Laser Communications could reshape military space networks as research shows adaptable laser links nearing use.

For Part 1, click here. High-speed optical communications applications have some high-level transimpedance-amplifier (TIA) circuit similarities with laser rangefinders (LRFs) and LiDAR. However, there ...

A new Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) grating modulator has been developed, offering significant advancements in optical efficiency and scalability for communication systems. By integrating a ...

Kepler Communications today announced the successful launch of the first tranche of its optical relay satellites aboard a ...

The optical communications industry is experiencing a transformative moment, with artificial intelligence workloads driving unprecedented demand for high-speed optical connectivity. The shift to 800G ...

A silicon-lithium niobate metasurface controls light through air at gigahertz speeds, advancing compact systems for optical communication and signal routing. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Optical systems that ...

Following is selection of announcements of new products and technologies that have been made this week at ECOC in Frankfurt: Trumpf and Optomind’s new 100Gbps VCSEL. Trumpf Photonic Components and ...

NII, NTT, Inc. and NTT EAST, Inc. have successfully demonstrated the world's first automated optical transport layer control, ...

Expo in Copenhagen, Denmark, showcases photonic innovations from big name suppliers. ECOC 2025 hosted 340 companies and more than 8300 attendees. The three-day ECOC Exhibition 2025, focused on optical ...

How transimpedance amplifiers are used in fiber-optic communications, laser rangefinders, and LiDAR systems. How avalanche photodiodes enhance TIA performance. Application-specific design and topology ...