April 1, 2025 - Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR) announced today that its 2D Fiber Array Unit (FAU), developed by its wholly owned subsidiary Vlink, has been recognized as a high-scoring honoree in the 2025 Lightwave + BTR Innovation Reviews in the Optical Components category.
Award-Winning Product with the Judge’s Comment
Vlink’s innovative nonlinear 2D FAU developed through specialized design and manufacturing processes. It achieves precise waveguide matching and effectively improves coupling efficiency. This advancement strengthens optical path stability, contributing to higher performance in wavelength selective switching (WSS) applications. Vlink’s 2D FAU integrates a hermetic feedthrough, simplifying sealing requirements and reducing both design complexity and sealing costs for customers.
2025 Lightwave + BTR Innovation Reviews Reception
About Lightwave + BTR Innovation Reviews The Lightwave + BTR Innovation Reviews program recognizes technology developers demonstrating excellence in serving the optical network and broadband communities. Judged by a panel of experts drawn from service providers, technology developers, industry analysis firms, and the media, the program evaluates each entry for originality, innovation, customer impact, its effectiveness in meeting new or existing needs, the novelty of its approach, and cost-efficiency.
