TOKYO, September 4, 2018 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today the launch of a 25Gbps EML CAN module supporting high-speed optical data transmission in radio access networks within fifth-generation (5G) mobile base stations. The new module will be on display at the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) 2018 in Shenzhen, China, from September 5 to 8, and will be commercially available from November 1.

25Gbps EML CAN (ML760B54)

Sales Schedule

Product Model Wavelength Operating case
temperture range		 Shipment date
25Gbps
EML CAN		 ML760B54 1270nm,
1310nm		 - 40℃ to + 95℃ November 1, 2018

The introduction of 5G mobile networks will herald the transmission of huge volumes of data and the need for high-speed optical communication networks; this will in turn drive customer demand for high-speed optical devices with low power consumption. The new 25Gbps EML CAN unit addresses these requirements, and will help to improve the productivity and efficiency of customer installations.

Product Features

1)
Supports high-speed, large-volume mobile networks
-Employs a TO-CAN package delivering 25Gbps EML, an industry first*
-Leverages improved bandwidth of the TO-CAN package
2)
Reduces power consumption within mobile networks
-Reduces the power consumption of thermo-electric coolers by 40 percent compared to the current FU-411REA model
3)
Improves customer productivity
-Is compatible with the standard TO-56 CAN package (package size:φ5.6mm)
-Improves the productivity of bi-directional optical modules and transceivers due to a simplified fabrication process
*According to Mitsubishi Electric as of September 4, 2018

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