Phyworks Optical Fibre Laser Drivers Gain IEC and EN Safety Certification.BRISTOL, England -- Phyworks today announced that it has received certification for two of its devices to the relevant parts of IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iec.ch) An organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards founded in 1906. It is made up of national committees from over 60 countries. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission and EN60825-1 for the Safety of Laser Products. The devices are the PHY1070 and PHY1075, which are laser driver post-amplifier ICs, and the testing was carried out by the laboratories of the German standards organisation, TUV. According to Stephen King, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Phyworks, "The fact that our components are approved to these international standards significantly reduces the compliance burden for our customers when they present their modules or equipment for qualification. Gaining this approval is part of Phyworks' commitment to supporting the industry in increasing adoption of fibre by reducing hardware and product development costs." The PHY1070 and PHY1075 are the most highly integrated optical module components, comprising an integrated receive limiting amplifier, signal strength indicator and Digital Diagnostic Monitoring The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. functions. The PHY1070 also provides a VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser) Pronounced "vixel." A type of laser diode that emits light from its surface rather than its edge. A VCSEL's circular beam is easy to couple with a fiber, and due to its surface-emission architecture, can be tested driver stage whilst the PHY1075 provides a LASER driver. This part of the devices formed an important part of the approvals evaluation. Both devices are aimed at Fibre Channel, SONET and Giga Bit Ethernet applications and are in full production. About Phyworks Based in Bristol, UK, Phyworks is a VC-funded technology leader in designing and manufacturing innovative semiconductor integrated circuits for data and telecom networking systems and modules. Its advanced EDC EDC See: Export Development Corp. technology enables enterprises to realise 10Gbps performance on established multi-mode fibre networks over extended reach. In addition, Phyworks offers a range of Physical Layer products including Re-timers, SerDes, Laser drivers and receivers. Phyworks products are designed to address the market needs for smaller form factor, lower cost and higher performance integrated circuits. The markets Phyworks products address include the optical module and line cards for systems deployed in WAN, SAN, LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and FTTP (Fiber To The Premises) The installation of optical fiber from the carrier directly into the home or office. Also called "fiber to the home" (FTTH). See PON and FTTC. See also FTP. . Reader enquiries: Building 3110, Great Western Court, Hunts Ground Road, Bristol, BS34 8HP, United Kingdom. Phone: +44 (0) 117 974 9000, Fax: +44 (0) 117 974 9001, Email: sales@phyworks-ic.com, Web: www.phyworks-ic.com. |
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