Newsletter | December 8, 2025

12.08.25 -- Unencrypted Satellites Reveal The Power Of Narrow Optical Links, Finding The Right Dichroic Beamsplitter, Empowering High-Speed Data Communication With MicroLEDs & More

Unencrypted Satellites Reveal The Power Of Narrow Optical Links

UCSD/UMD researchers found sensitive satellite data unencrypted; optical links offer narrow, secure beams, highlighting photonics’ role in protecting transmissions.

SPOTLIGHT ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS & DATACOM

How To Read Optical Data Sheets

Unlock the power of optical data sheets. Learn to decipher Gaussian data, distortion, spectral transmission, MTF, and more to make informed decisions in industrial imaging applications.

Understanding Power On A Logarithmic Scale

Discover why dBm is used in telecommunications and laser applications. A logarithmic scale converts vast power ranges into manageable numbers for quick, practical understanding.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Finding The Right Dichroic Beamsplitter

Choosing the right dichroic beamsplitter can transform your optical system's performance. Discover advanced, ion-beam-sputtered dichroics that cater to various light sources and application needs.

The Prototyping Challenges With Micro Molding

Computing has transformed dramatically in two decades — from sub-400 MHz processors and megabyte storage to today’s powerful, compact systems driving innovation across industries.

Enabling Telecom Module Engineers To Do More With Less

To get the most out of multi-function filters, telecom device OEMs must collaborate closely with their filter supplier to communicate performance specifications and package size needs.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Empowering High-Speed Data Communication With MicroLEDs

CEA-Leti showcases advances in silicon photonics for computing, AI, communications, and quantum tech, plus integrated biosensing solutions and microLED breakthroughs enabling ultra–high-bandwidth optical links.

BULLETIN BOARD

Qualifire – A New Generation Of Phase Shifting Interferometry

Imagine improving on the golden standard in industrial Fizeau laser interferometry. Zygo has accomplished this with our next-generation laser interferometer — Qualifire.

Automotive Lighting And Datacom Brochure

Explore reliable OEM and Tier 1 automotive solutions, from functional and ambient interior lighting to advanced optoelectronic systems and fiber-optic components for modern infotainment.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

How Advanced Fiber-Optic Sensors Are Preventing Power Grid Failures?

Transformers, transmission lines, and substations are essential for reliable electricity distribution but are prone to damage. Traditional monitoring equipment can’t keep up with the grid’s evolving needs. Only a resilient, modern solution can help operators prevent outages.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

Spectral Instruments And Light Sources For Telecom

Discover advanced spectral instruments and light sources for the telecommunications and fiber optic sensing industries, with more than 35,000 units deployed around the globe.

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Fused Fiber Optic Components: Couplers

Fused fiber components ensure precise alignment and coupling of optical fibers, supporting demanding applications across aerospace, biomedical systems and telecommunications technologies.

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