The weak link in an optical module’s reliability chain are the VCSELs. Here’s why, and how you can compensate to ensure reliability without adding complexity and cost. Think about your standard optical device, connected to a fiber optic line. This connection needs to be as carefully and accurately

When it comes to optical connectivity, suppliers are bound by a Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) to minimum standards of quality and performance. Compliance with an MSA is just step one, covering checkbox items such as speed or interoperability. Differentiation between providers will show you what’s going to take your