November 21, 2008--Optoelectronic packaging company Avo Photonics (Horsham, PA) has been selected to manufacture the PHOENIX 1000 microelectromechanical systems (MEMs-based) external cavity laser (based on the former Iolon Apollo class of C-band tunable lasers) from laser manufacturer Luna Technologies, a division of Luna Innovations (Blacksburg, VA).

The PHOENIX 1000 is a MEMS-based external cavity laser which offers low noise and precise tuning capability over the C-band. Luna says the laser is scalable, rugged and fast, delivering superior performance for applications including measurement, fiber-grating-based sensing, spectroscopy, and metrology. Product highlights of this miniaturized, 18-pin TEC-cooled package include fast tuning up to 500 Hz, mode-hop free swept operation over the C-band, wavelength coverage from 1515-1565 nm, narrow linewidth less than 2 MHz, and superior phase noise characteristics.

"Tunable lasers have become a key enabling element in a variety of fiber-optic measurement and sensing applications," said Brian Soller, president of Luna Innovations' Products Division. "We are fortunate to have Avo Photonics partner with us in the manufacturing of this device. Avo's attention to detail and consistent focus on quality have enabled us to bring to market a laser that exceeds expectations."

The PHOENIX 1000 tunable laser is available immediately with four to six weeks typical delivery.

For more information, visit www.lunainnovations.com.

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Thu Nov 20 17:50:00 CST 2008