
HyperLight Unleashes Revolutionary 110GHz Intensity Modulator with Unmatched Vπ – A Game Changer for Electro-Optic Systems!
2025-03-25
Author: William
In a stunning announcement that could reshape the landscape of high-speed communications, HyperLight, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has introduced its cutting-edge 110 GHz Low Vπ Intensity Modulator. This breakthrough device, which features industry-standard optical fiber and microwave connectors, represents a significant leap forward in electro-optic modulation technology, essential for a myriad of applications including 400 Gbps-per-lane testing, high-frequency radio-over-fiber systems, and advanced photodiode calibration.
The 110 GHz modulator boasts an extraordinary half-wave voltage (Vπ) of just 1.4 V, setting a new industry standard for high-bandwidth modulation. HyperLight's TFLN Chiplet™ platform, which underpins this innovation, allows for exceptional performance while minimizing insertion loss and providing extensive wavelength coverage across optical O, C, and L bands. This combination ensures seamless integration with 200 GBaud+ arbitrary waveform generators, simplifying high-speed testing setups and reducing the requirement for external RF amplification.
Industry leaders are already recognizing HyperLight’s advancements. Adam Knapp, General Manager of Thorlabs’ Ultrafast Optics Division, remarked, "HyperLight has clearly established itself as the go-to supplier for electro-optic modulators surpassing the critical 110GHz threshold." This aligns with increasing demands for high-performance systems in AI and data communications sectors.
HyperLight’s CEO, Mian Zhang, emphasized the company's commitment to innovation: “We remain deeply devoted to providing best-in-class packaged electro-optic modulators at scale. This latest device exemplifies our dedication and is designed to empower our customers in datacom, telecom, test and measurement, and radio-over-fiber sectors.”
Moreover, HyperLight is also launching the first-ever 110 GHz IQ modulator aimed at coherent testing beyond 240 GBaud, alongside an impressive 110 GHz+ single-sideband modulator that supports O, C, and L bands. Together with the company’s comprehensive portfolio of products, which includes 65 GHz intensity modulators and Ultra-Low Vπ modulators, these new devices cater to a wide array of industry requirements and signify a bold step forward in high-speed communication technology.
As organizations seek faster, more efficient solutions, HyperLight's groundbreaking advancements position it at the forefront of the integrated photonics revolution, championing innovations that could potentially influence everything from telecommunication systems to quantum computing.
Stay tuned for more exciting developments as HyperLight continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in optical modulation technology! For further insights, visit HyperLight’s website.