C-MAC MicroTechnology announces development of High Speed Optical Transceiver

This device will be capable of servicing the needs of all existing and planned avionics optical databus requirements for the foreseeable future. C-MAC’s transceiver will initially provide four transmit and four receive optical channels each running at 2.5Gb/s using Ultra Communications patented optical core. It will be packaged in a hermetic enclosure and qualified to international military and space standards and the evolving JEDEC standards.

This new product will demonstrate once again C-MAC’s strength in developing new products via partnerships with other leading technology companies and will meet the growing demand for high data rate transmission via optical networks built into class leading air frame and satellite architecture.

Bob Hunt, Head of Strategic Technology C-MAC Aerospace and Defence said: ”We are extremely excited to work with a company like Ultra Communications who have demonstrated the effectiveness of this ground breaking technology. We look forward to combining their unique technology with C-MAC’s robust modular design solutions which are employed extensively in the Aerospace and Defence markets. Their optical core embedded within C-MAC’s highly integrated module provides the ideal solution for high speed optical data transmission in harsh environments. Our commitment to the Aerospace, Defence and Space markets and our reputation for high reliability products reinforces C-MAC’s position as a leading databus product supplier.”

Chuck Tabbert, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Ultra Communications said ” This development with C-MAC will set the bar for ruggedized fiber-optic transceivers now and in the future. We believe C-MAC’s MIL-PRF 38534 hybrid capability and our optical engine roadmaps are a perfect fit for the expanding high bandwidth data rate needs of advanced satellites, & avionics. This is only the beginning!”