March 25, 2024 - Dr. Jianying Zhou attended the AFR and HyperLight co-host forum, discussing the latest advancements in Thin Film Lithium Niobate Photonics. His presentation, titled "Exploiting Thin Film Lithium Niobate Photonics for New Generation Optical Transceivers in Data Center Applications," highlighted the potential of this technology in enhancing data transmission efficiency.

About Jianying Zhou and Hisense Broadband

Jianying Zhou is currently the VP of Technology at Hisense Broadband. Previously, he was a Director of R&D and a Principal Engineer with Intel Corporation, a Director of Design and Technology with NeoPhotonics Corporation, and a number of professional positions with Oclaro, Finisar, Nortel, JDS, etc. He has been working in the optoelectronics and fiber-optic communication industries for over 25 years. In recent years, he has conducted advanced photonics technology and product development with contributions in a number of conference presentations and journal papers, including a top scored paper in OFC 2019, an invited paper in OFC 2020, a postdeadline paper in 2023 IEEE Silicon Photonics Conference, and invited papers in JLT and JSTQE. His interests include silicon photonics, emerging photonic technology, photonic integration, and advanced packaged and optical transceivers.

Hisense Broadband is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced fiber optical transceivers and multimedia terminals. With over 20 years of experience, Hisense Broadband provides one-stop solutions for Datacom, transmission, wireless and access networks.

Emergence of a Mature, Comprehensive, and Reliable TFLN Supply Chain

The optimistic outlook within the TFLN industry is attracting numerous technology companies, leading to the swift evolution of a comprehensive ecosystem. It is encouraging to note that an increasing number of technology enterprises and startups worldwide are converging onto this track, shaping the future of the industry collectively, covering materials, wafers, chips, modulators, and optical modules.

In the panel discussion, representatives from key players of the supply chain, including NanoLN in wafer manufacturing, AFR, HyperLight, Liobate, Ori-Chip, and FOC in chip production, Hisense and Linktel in transceivers, exchanged opinions about the prospect of TFLN, technology breakthroughs, and how to make it more ready for near future large volume applications.

As we observe together, the TFLN supply chain is steadily maturing, becoming more comprehensive and reliable over time. The growth and integration of each component signify a promising future for TFLN technology, establishing it as a pivotal player in the global technological landscape.

March 25, 2024 - Richard Xiao was a featured speaker at the "Technologies and Applications of Thin Film Lithium Niobate Photonics" forum, hosted jointly by AFR and HyperLight. His presentation, titled " Opportunities and challenges of Applying TFLN in High Speed Optical Transceivers," provided an insightful analysis of the current state and future prospects of this emerging technology.

About Richard Xiao and Linktel

Richard Xiao is the Vice President at Linktel Technologies, where he is involved in the development of emerging technologies for the next generation of optical interconnections, such as 200G per Lane, Thin Film Lithium Niobate, Silicon Photonics, etc. Prior to joining Linktel, he worked in various leadership and engineering roles at Alcatel-Lucent, Tellabs, Cisco, and TFC. He has more than 20 years of industry experience in product development, commodity management, and product marketing.

Linktel is a technology-oriented company that specializes in pluggable transceivers for Metro, Wireless, Access, Enterprise networks, and Data Centers, as well as optical engines used in high-speed optical links and transceiver modules. Linktel's 800G optical transceiver with TFLN modulator meets the high-speed requirements of data-heavy applications.

Emergence of a Mature, Comprehensive, and Reliable TFLN Supply Chain

The optimistic outlook within the TFLN industry is attracting numerous technology companies, leading to the swift evolution of a comprehensive ecosystem. It is encouraging to note that an increasing number of technology enterprises and startups worldwide are converging onto this track, shaping the future of the industry collectively, covering materials, wafers, chips, modulators, and optical modules.

In the panel discussion, representatives from key players of the supply chain, including NanoLN in wafer manufacturing, AFR, HyperLight, Liobate, Ori-Chip, and FOC in chip production, Hisense and Linktel in transceivers, exchanged opinions about the prospect of TFLN, technology breakthroughs, and how to make it more ready for near future large volume applications.

As we observe together, the TFLN supply chain is steadily maturing, becoming more comprehensive and reliable over time. The growth and integration of each component signify a promising future for TFLN technology, establishing it as a pivotal player in the global technological landscape.

March 25, 2024 - At the "Technologies and Applications of Thin Film Lithium Niobate Photonics" forum co-hosted by AFR and HyperLight, Dr. Hui Hu gave a speech entitled "Thin Film Lithium Niobate for Integrated Photonics," discussing the latest advancements and potential applications of thin film lithium niobate in the field of integrated photonics.

About Hui Hu and NanoLN

Hui Hu earned his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics from Shandong University in 1996 and 2001, respectively. From 2001 to 2003, he was a post-doc at Tsinghua University, China. From 2004 to 2010, he was in University of Paderborn, Germany, as an Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow and a post-doc. Since 2011, he has been the CTO of NanoLN company and a professor at Shandong University. His research is focused on thin film materials, nanofabrication, and integrated photonics.

NanoLN is specialized in producing single-crystal lithium niobate thin films (TFLN/LNOI) and single-crystal lithium tantalate thin films (TFLT/LTOI). It also provides wafer thinning and PECVD (Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition) services for its customers, enabling them to use the wafer for production.

Emergence of a Mature, Comprehensive, and Reliable TFLN Supply Chain

The optimistic outlook within the TFLN industry is attracting numerous technology companies, leading to the swift evolution of a comprehensive ecosystem. It is encouraging to note that an increasing number of technology enterprises and startups worldwide are converging onto this track, shaping the future of the industry collectively, covering materials, wafers, chips, modulators, and optical modules.

In the panel discussion, representatives from key players of the supply chain, including NanoLN in wafer manufacturing, AFR, HyperLight, Liobate, Ori-Chip, and FOC in chip production, Hisense and Linktel in transceivers, exchanged opinions about the prospect of TFLN, technology breakthroughs, and how to make it more ready for near future large volume applications.

As we observe together, the TFLN supply chain is steadily maturing, becoming more comprehensive and reliable over time. The growth and integration of each component signify a promising future for TFLN technology, establishing it as a pivotal player in the global technological landscape.

March 25, 2024 – AFR and HyperLight joined forces on March 25, 2024, to organize the highly anticipated forum, "Technologies and Applications of Thin Film Lithium Niobate Photonics," held at the San Diego Convention Center.

The relentless expansion of data traffic in fiber-optic communication networks, driven by emerging applications like artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, has become a catalyst for innovation. The increasing demand for high-speed optical devices capable of handling the growing workload necessitates a closer look at TFLN.

Table 1. Comparison of Material Technology for Optical Devices

Mar. 8, 2024 - The inaugural Asia Photonics Expo (APE) concluded at Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. APE has brought together 350 exhibitors and many attendees from all over the world, serving as a platform for showcasing the latest technologies, exchanging ideas, and fostering partnerships. AFR and its subsidiary, VLINK, showcased a variety of products, including 1550 nm LiDAR light source, 130 GBaud TFLN CDM, Micro-Connectivity Products, etc., which attracted great attentions.

1550 nm LiDAR Light Source

AFR's LiDAR Light Source features a pulse width and repetition rate tunable design for higher pulse energy and peak power. The product has industry-leading E-O efficiency and stability in a compact package. AFR also provides customized light source services.

130 GBaud Thin Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) CDM

A quad-channel 130 GBaud High-Bandwidth Coherent Driver Modulator integrated with RF driver, designed for 800 Gb/s or 1.2 Tb/s coherent optical communication systems.

Micro-Connectivity Products

VLINK presented its flagship Fiber Array Units (FAUs) during the event, including 400G DR4 Assembly, 90° Fiber Bending FAU and 24F Protrusion FAU, widely being used in 400G/800G/1.6T high speed/ultra-high-speed optical modules, PIC/CPO applications, coherent optical communications and WSS modules.

Feb. 1, 2024 The much-anticipated Photonics West 2024 concluded at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. With over 1,500 manufacturers and research institutions from around the world gathering on-site, the event served as a platform for unveiling the latest advancements and discussing emerging industry trends.

Among the many of exhibitors, Advanced Fiber Resources (AFR) emerged as a standout, captivating attendees with their innovative and diversified product portfolio, which includes LiDAR light source, lithium niobate modulators, fiber laser components, etc. Here are some of the highlights from AFR's showcase:

1550 nm LiDAR Light Source

AFR's LiDAR Light Source features a pulse width and repetition rate tunable design for higher pulse energy and peak power. The product has industry-leading E-O efficiency and stability in a compact package. AFR also provides customized light source services.

Swept Tunable Laser Module

Arcadia Optronix's (AFR wholly owned subsidiary) Swept Tunable Laser Module offers a wavelength range of 1528 to 1568 nm and a sweep speed of up to 2 kHz. The output power reaches 20 mW while maintaining wavelength stability < 1 pm.

500 W Fiber to Free Space Isolator

AFR proprietary design and award-winning product (Laser Focus World Innovators Awards 2023) with unparalleled performance for fiber laser application.

130 GBaud TFLN Coherent Driver Modulator

A quad-channel 130 GBaud High-Bandwidth Coherent Driver Modulator integrated with RF driver, designed for 800 Gb/s or 1.2 Tb/s coherent optical transport systems and transceivers.

For more information about all products above, please contact sales@fiber-resources.com or visit our product center at www.fiber-resources.com.