SBIR-STTR Award

Built-In-Test (BIT) Fiber-Optic Transceiver Circuit
Award last edited on: 1/12/2004

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : Navy
Total Award Amount
$69,971
Award Phase
1
Solicitation Topic Code
N03-178
Principal Investigator
Peter S Guilfoyle

Company Information

Zephyr Photonics Inc (AKA: OptiComp Corporation)

215 Elks Point Road
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
   (775) 588-4176
   sales@zephyrphotonics.com
   www.zephyrphotonics.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 02
County: Douglas

Phase I

Contract Number: N68335-04-C-0031
Start Date: 10/24/2003    Completed: 4/24/2004
Phase I year
2004
Phase I Amount
$69,971
The primary goal of the proposed Phase I SBIR effort is to investigate various schemes for implementing a built-in test circuit using integrated optoelectronic modules. The circuit will be implemented using OptiComp's (OCC) advanced optoelectronic modules which monolithically integrate VCSELs, detectors, and interconnecting waveguides. Using these unique optoelectronic circuits, advanced built-in test capabilities are enabled which could significantly enhance optical networks used in military/aerospace applications. The built-in test capabilities will detect transmitter, receiver, and cable failures in the high-performance networks implemented with these modules. OCC occupies a 7,000 square foot facility which includes a full service, backend semiconductor fabrication fabrication cleanroom and optoelectronic device integration laboratory, an optoelectronic testing area, and an MBE based crystal growth facility. OCCÂ’s design center includes optoelectronic based modeling software for VCSELs and waveguide structures, as well as full EDA schematic capture and mask layout. Benefit The proposed program will offer a dual-use commercialization opportunity for built in testing in optical interconnects and networks. These built-in testing capabilities are enabled by OCC's monolithic optoelectronic module technology which allows the integration of additional VCSELs and/or detectors for self diagnostics. This built-in test capability will be able to distinguish between transmitter, receiver, and cable failures. These optical networks, and their self diagnostics, have significant market potential, especially for demanding military and commercial optical networks such as those in avionics. Keywords fault tolerant, optical networks, waveguide, BIT, Built In Test, VCSEL, self diagnostics, detector

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