Lightwave Logic Inc (LWLG)

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yes, 1st gen still InP EMLs but these are POWER HUNGRY PIGS!!!

2nd gen 800gb/1600gb will be LWLG Polymers at .5v and ELIMINATING the DRIVER!!!

Gemini, is coherent using polymer modulators in their 200gbs per lane produced at tower

While polymer modulators have shown significant promise in recent years, they are not currently being used in Coherent's 200Gbps per lane transceivers produced at Tower.

Coherent's current 200Gbps per lane transceivers primarily rely on Indium Phosphide (InP)-based electro-absorption modulated lasers (EMLs). InP technology is well-established and offers high performance and reliability for high-speed optical communications.

However, polymer modulators are a promising technology for future high-speed optical communications. They offer several advantages, including:

Lower cost: Polymer materials are generally less expensive than InP.
Flexibility: Polymer modulators can be fabricated into a variety of shapes and sizes, enabling more compact and flexible designs.

High-speed performance: Recent advancements in polymer materials and fabrication techniques have enabled the development of high-speed polymer modulators.

While polymer modulators are not yet mature enough for widespread commercial deployment in 200Gbps per lane transceivers, they are being actively researched and developed by companies like Coherent and others. It is possible that polymer modulators may be used in future generations of high-speed optical transceivers.

Coherent's focus on InP-based EMLs for its current 200Gbps per lane transceivers reflects the current state of technology and the need for reliable, high-performance solutions. As polymer modulator technology continues to advance, it may become a viable option for future high-speed optical communications.