Testing Strategies for Next-Generation Optical Interconnects

WHITE PAPER

In this white paper, Kees Propstra discusses industry trends in Integrated Photonics and how market participants are adapting to test and mass produce next-generation optical interconnects in a cost-effective manner. The traditional semi-conductor ecosystem is the example for the industry and parallels can be made with the current evolution of the Integrated Photonics ecosystem.

Manhattan College Chooses PXI Solution to Simplify PDV System

CASE STUDY

Manhattan College Chooses PXI-Based Solution from Quantifi Photonics to Simplify PDV System Design & Maintenance. Creating a state-of-the-art experimental setup to produce high-resolution velocity time measurements from vertical projectile penetration in soil targets using Photon Doppler Velocimetry (PDV).

Challenges and Strategies for High-Volume Manufacturing and Testing of Co-Packaged Optics

Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) promise significant density, power, and thermal advantages for next gen AI/ML systems and data center switches compared with current transceiver assemblies. But how can CPO systems be assembled in high-volume? What test and measurement approaches will be needed to ensure spec compliant operation. Hear from Kees Propstra, VP of Marketing & GM Quantifi Photonics USA Inc. and Torsten Vahrenkamp, CEO and co-founder of ficonTEC GmbH in this one-hour webcast hosted by COBO.

Testing Considerations for High-Density Co-Packaged Optical Devices

WHITE PAPER

This white paper provides an overview of the work underway to ensure the interoperability of co-packaged optical devices for a variety of high-bandwidth applications, and discusses how to address the testing challenges coming with this new technology.

Selecting the Right Optical Modulation Analyzer (OMA) for Manufacturing Test

APPLICATION NOTE

One of the key questions OMA users should ask is “how much bandwidth do I need for my OMA system?” In this application note, we take a deep dive into the relationship between signal bandwidth and Optical Modulation Analyzer bandwidth, and clarify how much bandwidth is required to test coherent-based modulation formats in a manufacturing setting.

Relative Intensity Noise (RIN) Measurement

APPLICATION NOTE

Semiconductor laser Relative Intensity Noise (RIN) is an important parameter that can cause significant degradation to the performance of fiber optic communication links. It is important for both laser manufacturers and systems designers to understand how RIN is measured to ensure reliable, accurate and repeatable results.

Measuring Laser Linewidth

APPLICATION NOTE

Low linewidth lasers are important for use in systems such as coherent communications, fiber optic sensors, interferometric sensing and gas detection. This application note covers the theory and importance of laser linewidth measurements, especially as they relate to low-linewidth lasers.

Hardware Triggering of Quantifi Photonics’ PXIe Optical Modules

APPLICATION NOTE

PXI’s integrated timing and hardware triggering capabilities offer a number of advantages over more traditional software-initiated measurements. Learn how to make the best use of the hardware triggering capability present in Quantifi Photonics’ PXIe photonics modules.

Transient Testing in PXI

APPLICATION NOTE

Until recently, measurements of power versus time were only available using expensive oscilloscopes and optical-to-electrical converters. These solutions required complex synchronization and suffered from poor power accuracy and dynamic range in addition to requiring extra equipment. With the TRACE capability of Quantifi Photonics’ optical power meters, you can capture accurate time domain power meter readings over the entire range of the power meter (>70dB).

Testing Optical Transceivers Designed for Aerospace and Defense Applications

APPLICATION NOTE

Optical transceivers are increasingly being deployed into non-datacom applications in the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. In this application note, using the PXI platform we will showcase some of the common test configurations designed for transceivers which use multi-fiber channels of multimode fiber (MMF), running at the wavelength range of 850nm.

100G and 400G Optical Transceiver Test Configurations

VIDEO

Defining and configuring a tightly integrated test system that can scale with the many SFP Application Codes of optical transceivers can be challenging. By selecting a flexible and future-proof test platform, many of the common challenges can be overcome. This in-depth video provides an overview of 100G and 400G transceiver test configurations using a PXI system.

Photonic Doppler Velocimetry (PDV)

APPLICATION NOTE

The velocity measurement of fast-moving materials is essential to several areas of scientific and technical investigations, and new applications will continue to be found.

Multi-Channel PDV Systems

VIDEO

In this video, David McCormick, Technical Sales Manager for North America, provides an overview of Photon Doppler Velocimetry (PDV) and provides in-depth examples of how to integrate multi-channel and multiplexing techniques using Coherent Solutions instruments in your PDV test system.

PDV Sensitivity Demonstration With a Class 1M Target Laser

In this video, David McCormick, Technical Sales Manager for North America, provides an overview of Photon Doppler Velocimetry (PDV) and provides in-depth examples of how to integrate multi-channel and multiplexing techniques using Coherent Solutions instruments in your PDV test system.

PDV Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

By working with many customers we have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions covering PDV techniques and instrument selection.