ECOC 2021: TRUMPF demonstrates live 200G and 400G solutions for datacom applications 

Live showcase on 56Gbps per channel VCSEL and photodiode solutions for datacom // Interoperability between 56Gbps VCSEL and photodiode from TRUMPF with corresponding VCSEL driver and TIA from MACOM demonstrated // Experience error-free optical data communication with high-speed components over a 70 m fiber cable

Ulm, September 13, 2021 - TRUMPF Photonic Components, a global leader in VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers) and photodiode solutions for the consumer electronics, data communications, industrial sensing and heating is presenting a live showcase on its VCSEL and photodiode solutions together with MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) VCSEL driver and transimpedance amplifier (TIA) at ECOC 2021, booth 501.
 
With this live demonstration over a 70 m fiber cable, the component suppliers provide a live experience on the interoperability of the TRUMPF 56Gbps per channel VCSEL and photodiode paired with corresponding VCSEL driver and TIA for 56Gbps per channel applications from MACOM. The demonstrated signal integrity is shown to be better than the bit error rate (BER) of 1E-11. Next to an error-free optical data communication, the demonstration showcases proven, highly optimized optics and PMD solutions for applications in datacom, including 400Gbps QSFP-DD SR8 and QSFP-DD AOC for data centers.

In addition to compliance with the required industry standards, enhanced reliability of TRUMPF 56Gbps per channel VCSEL is provided, as they are featured with a fully passivated die and extra mechanical protection for the mesa. Better shielding of the matching photodiode is reached by a very low dark current and additional ground pad, which also provides ground-signal or signal-ground option for mounting.

 “We are happy to be working with MACOM for a joint showcase demonstration, as together we provide a proven reputable solution for optics and PMDs to our customers,” says Ralph Gudde, VP of Marketing and Sales at TRUMPF. “With 56Gbps per channel solutions in place, we are now focused on delivering 112Gbps per channel VCSELs and photodiodes towards early 2022” he added.

MACOM is a global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products, and a leading supplier of TIAs, laser drivers and other high-performance analog components.

“Showcasing interoperability of VCSELs and photodiodes with MACOM’s laser drivers and TIAs, can deliver customers an excellent bit-error performance at 56Gbps per channel for 200Gbps and 400Gbps optical module applications,” said Marek Tlalka, Senior Director, High-Performance Analog, at MACOM. “After successfully proving the high performance and interoperability of these components, we are looking forward to continuing our work towards the next generation 112Gbps per channel solutions.” 
TRUMPF Photonic Components at ECOC 2021: booth 501

About TRUMPF Photonic Components
TRUMPF Photonic Components is a global technology leader, supplying VCSEL and photodiode solutions for consumer electronics, datacom, industrial sensing and heating markets. More than two billion VCSEL chips and photodiodes has been shipped worldwide so far. The employees continue to drive the technological know-how that has been established for over 20 years now in order to maintain its leadership position. The long-established technology was acquired by TRUMPF in 2019. The company has its headquarters in Ulm, Germany, with further sales locations in the Netherlands, China, Korea and the US. 

TRUMPF Photonic Components belongs to the TRUMPF Group, a high-technology company that offers production solutions in the machine tool and laser sectors. TRUMPF is the world technological and market leader for machine tools used in flexible sheet metal processing, and also for industrial lasers and metal 3D printing. In 2019/20 the company – which has about 14,300 employees – achieved sales of 3.5 billion euros. With over 70 subsidiaries, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly all the countries of Europe, North and South America, and Asia. It has production facilities in Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the USA, Mexico, China and Japan.

For more information about TRUMPF Photonic Components visit: www.trumpf.com/VCSEL-solutions 

About MACOM
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense and Datacenter applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. MACOM, MACOM Technology Solutions and related logos are trademarks of MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information, please visit www.macom.com. 

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Figure 1: 56G VCSEL and Photodiode of TRUMPF Photonic Components © TRUMPF

Figure 2: Transmitter PAM4 eye diagram. Results are showing that the signal integrity is better than the bit error rate (BER) of 1E-11. © TRUMPF

Press contact: 
Anne-Kathrin Hotz 
Marketing Communications Manager
+49 731 5501940
Photonic.components@trumpf.com 

TRUMPF Photonic Components GmbH, Lise-Meitner-Straße 13, 89081 Ulm, Germany