Technology

This section provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive regarding the technologies used in the manufacture of our products. It has been developed to help our customers make an educated decision when purchasing fiber optic components. We welcome and encourage feedback on any of these topics, which we will incorporate into the forum, where appropriate.

If you have any questions you would like answered or any clarifications or additions you want to make to existing topics, please send your inquiries to the email address at the bottom of each topic page.

FAQ1: Many optical system designers are selecting micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) based Variable Optical Attenuators (VOA). Why should I consider using liquid crystal based VOAs instead?
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FAQ2: Liquid crystal based VOAs may be more reliable than MEMS based VOAs, but aren't they incapable of handling high power input?
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FAQ3: Is the reliability of liquid crystal (LC) based devices good enough for telecom applications?
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FAQ4: Why are many companies that build 50 GHz DWDM systems abandoning arrayed waveguide gratings (AWG) and fiber Bragg gratings (FBG) in favor of Thin Film Filters (TFF)?
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FAQ5: Many optical component companies manufacture their products overseas, (typically in China) in order to reduce costs. Why does Lightwaves2020 keep its manufacturing facilities in the US?
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FAQ6: Metro networks require low cost amplification solutions. What is the alternative to using the expensive wideband EDFAs found in long haul networks?
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