Phase II Amount
$1,027,427
We propose a Phase II SBIR program to demonstrate and test parallel fiber optic transceiver modules, compatible with the IEEE standard SCI protocol, in both commercial-grade and military avionics compatible versions. In Phase I we: 1) identified the market opportunity, technology, accessibility and growth potential of target market segments, 2) proved feasibility of packaged VCSEL arrays for commercial and military applications and 3) developed the Phase II objectives and work plan. The Phase II objectives represent a focused plan to develop rugged hermetic and commercial specification versions of optical modules for which several large computer and telecom firms have expressed strong and immediate interest.
Keywords: VCSEL VCSEL optoelectronics optoelectronics fiber optics fiber optics optical communications