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Coherent Loans James Webb Space Telescope Demonstration Mirror to Space Foundation Discovery Center

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in advanced optical systems, announced today an agreement with the Space Foundation Discovery Center , located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to provide on loan a demonstration mirror developed for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in advanced optical systems, announced today an agreement with the Space Foundation Discovery Center , located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to provide on loan a demonstration mirror developed for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
  • The Space Foundation Discovery Center focuses on inspiring and educating individuals of all ages about space, science, and technology.
  • “The hexagonal mirrors are not only a testament to the technological expertise behind the James Webb Space Telescope, but also a symbol of the collaborative spirit driving humanity's exploration of the universe,” said Rachel English , Space Foundation Discovery Center senior curator.
  • Attendees are invited to join Coherent and the Discovery Center representatives for this ceremony, which will take place at 4:00 p.m. MDT.

Coherent Announces the World’s First 6-Inch Indium Phosphide Scalable Wafer Fabs Paving the Way for the Next Generation of Lasers for AI Transceivers and 6G Wireless Networks

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leading provider of compound semiconductors and high-performance optical networking solutions, announced today it has established the world’s first capability for 6-inch indium phosphide (InP) wafer fabrication, in the company’s Sherman, Texas, and Järfälla, Sweden, wafer fabs.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leading provider of compound semiconductors and high-performance optical networking solutions, announced today it has established the world’s first capability for 6-inch indium phosphide (InP) wafer fabrication, in the company’s Sherman, Texas, and Järfälla, Sweden, wafer fabs.
  • This exciting milestone enables Coherent to increase production capacity and lower die costs for InP optoelectronic devices, widely used in applications such as coherent optical communications, datacom transceivers, AI interconnects, advanced sensing for consumer electronics and wearables, medical and automotive applications, and, in the future, in 6G wireless and satellite communications networks.
  • “We are very excited to announce our 6-inch indium phosphide wafer fabrication capability in both our Sherman and Järfälla fabs, which is a result of our continuous investment in innovation and technology development, and our years of investment and operating experience in high-volume VCSEL array manufacturing for mobile handsets,” said Dr. Giovanni Barbarossa, Chief Strategy Officer and President, Materials Segment.
  • The company expects to transition the bulk of its production from 3-inch InP to 6-inch InP in the next few years to fully leverage the benefits of larger wafer size, higher yield, and improved performance that will be required to provide a sustainable competitive advantage in its communications and sensing markets.

Coherent Announces Optical Circuit Switch for Data Centers

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in optical communications materials, components, and subsystems, announced today the introduction of a new optical circuit switch (OCS) based on the company’s field-proven and ultrareliable Datacenter Lightwave Cross-Connect (DLX™).

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in optical communications materials, components, and subsystems, announced today the introduction of a new optical circuit switch (OCS) based on the company’s field-proven and ultrareliable Datacenter Lightwave Cross-Connect (DLX™).
  • In an OCS, data signals remain in the optical domain as they transit the switch; eliminating OEO conversion can provide dramatic cost and power consumption savings.
  • For data centers, this significantly improves the return on capital expenditure.
  • By contrast, Coherent DLXTM requires exceptionally low drive voltage (less than 10 V) to switch its liquid-crystal cells.

Coherent Reports Significant Advancement in VCSEL Performance for Next-Gen AI Networks

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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This improvement comes in the form of lithographic-aperture VCSELs, marking a significant departure from the oxide-aperture VCSELs that are the state-of-the-art VCSELs used in AI networks today.

Key Points: 
  • This improvement comes in the form of lithographic-aperture VCSELs, marking a significant departure from the oxide-aperture VCSELs that are the state-of-the-art VCSELs used in AI networks today.
  • Multimode transceivers and links are ideally suited for short-reach connectivity in data centers, spanning artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and networking applications.
  • A technical paper describing this leap in performance will be presented by Dr. Stefano Tirelli, Senior Manager, VCSEL Technology, at OFC 2024 in San Diego on March 25, 2024 .
  • As usual, some of the customers want them now, but this is a good challenge to have.”

Coherent Announces High-Power Uncooled G10 Pump Laser Modules for Submarine and Terrestrial Applications

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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The new modules are developed for high-reliability submarine applications and both single- and dual-chip terrestrial applications.

Key Points: 
  • The new modules are developed for high-reliability submarine applications and both single- and dual-chip terrestrial applications.
  • The new uncooled pump laser modules are designed for high-power, high-functionality optical amplifiers and amplified ROADM line card applications.
  • In a compact 10-pin form factor, the uncooled pump laser modules deliver market firsts:
    Up to 1000 mW of output power for submarine applications.
  • “Our newest G10 pump chips underpin the successful evolution of our high-power uncooled pump laser modules.

Coherent Introduces a New Circulator Adaptor Enabling Bi-Directional Fiber Connectivity For AI/ML Applications

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in optical communications technology and components, announced today the introduction of a bi-di circulator adaptor.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in optical communications technology and components, announced today the introduction of a bi-di circulator adaptor.
  • This adaptor enables bi-directional transmission over a single fiber between two transceivers.
  • By enabling bi-directional transmission, the fiber count is reduced by a factor of two, which allows significant cost and space savings.
  • The Coherent bi-di circulator adaptor is a completely passive device, compatible with all transceiver LC connector ports, offering low insertion loss as well as high directivity in a compact footprint.

Coherent Debuts 800 Gbps QSFP Form Factor Transceiver Module for IP-over-DWDM Applications

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in materials, networking, and lasers, announced today that it will be demonstrating its 800 Gbps coherent transceiver module in QSFP-DD form factor at OFC 2024 in San Diego, March 26-28 .

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in materials, networking, and lasers, announced today that it will be demonstrating its 800 Gbps coherent transceiver module in QSFP-DD form factor at OFC 2024 in San Diego, March 26-28 .
  • The module will be demonstrated in 800G ZR mode transmitting over 9000 ps/nm of dispersion, equivalent to approximately 450 km of fiber.
  • The Coherent 800G QSFP-DD transceiver has several operating modes that enable it to deliver up to 1000 km of reach at 800 Gbps and up to 2000 km at 400 Gbps in well-designed networks.
  • Coherent stands as a leader in the industry in bringing advanced coherent solutions to market in compact form factors.”
    Alpha samples of the module are currently shipping to customers.

Coherent Introduces Industry-First I-temp 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO Module for Expanded Application in Edge and Access Networks

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leading provider of high-performance optical networking solutions, today introduced its versatile I-temp 100G ZR QSFP28 digital coherent optics (DCO) transceiver.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leading provider of high-performance optical networking solutions, today introduced its versatile I-temp 100G ZR QSFP28 digital coherent optics (DCO) transceiver.
  • Designed for deployment in outdoor street cabinets and pole-mount physical plants in edge and access networks, the Coherent I-temp 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO transceiver is ideal for customers who need transceivers that support a wider operating temperature range.
  • These transceivers can be installed directly onto already deployed access network equipment with QSFP28 ports.
  • “The Coherent 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO platform is built on our internally developed 100G digital signal processor.

Coherent Introduces Wavemaker® and Waveshaper® Optical Solutions for Multi-Wavelength Transmissions

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The growing demand for capacity in optical networks has generated more interest in using the O-band more effectively.

Key Points: 
  • The growing demand for capacity in optical networks has generated more interest in using the O-band more effectively.
  • Multi-wavelength transmission and higher bitrates as well as upcoming amplified links are driving increased test requirements in this spectral domain.
  • Currently deployed metro and long-haul optical networks operate mostly in the C-band.
  • With the growing demand for increased fiber capacity, these networks' operation is now being extended into the L-band.

Coherent Unveils New Diode Laser Bar for Improved Outcomes in Hair Removal

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in high-power diode lasers for aesthetic and dermatological applications, today introduced a game-changing diode laser bar for the hair removal industry.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in high-power diode lasers for aesthetic and dermatological applications, today introduced a game-changing diode laser bar for the hair removal industry.
  • A significant milestone, the Coherent 808 nm diode laser bar enables faster, safer, and more effective hair removal treatments while significantly reducing discomfort.
  • The global laser hair removal market has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry.
  • “Our two-junction edge-emitting laser represents a significant leap forward in diode laser bar design for hair removal,” said Dr. Karlheinz Gulden, Senior VP, Laser Components & Subsystems Business Unit at Coherent.