Quantum Key Distribution System for High-Security Data Protection
Future-Proof Protection Against Quantum Computer Threats
Fraunhofer HHI's Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system provides long-term secure protection for sensitive data and communication applications. The powerful system seamlessly integrates into modern telecommunications infrastructures and uses both fiber optic and free-space transmissions to distribute cryptographic keys quickly and securely.
Time to digital converter with sub nanosecond resolution
A versatile measurement device for digitizing events in time domain with a resolution down to 0.1 nanoseconds.
Fraunhofer HHI’s Timetagger is a versatile measurement device with multiple input channels allowing digitizing the time of events with a resolution of 100 ps. Switching threshold and hysteresis could be set for any input channel. The digitized events could be read by a network interface.
Modular Multi Source for Precise Power Supply
Versatile, Configurable Solutions for Research and Development
Fraunhofer HHI's Modular Multi Source power supply consolidates multiple sources and offers individual configuration options to make labs more efficient and organized. With up to 12 channels per slot and various modules such as current sources, voltage sources, laser drivers, and TEC controllers, it ensures precise power control and is ideal for adaptable development labs.
Coherent Terabit Test & Measurement Instruments for Multi-Band
High-Performance Equipment for Ultra-Fast Optical Communication
Fraunhofer HHI offers test and measurement instruments for Tbit/s coherent communication systems across the O-, S-, C-, L-, and U-Bands. Ideal for generating, transmitting, and coherently detecting high-speed dual-polarization m-PAM and m-QAM signals, these high-performance instruments support the research and development of the next generation of optical fiber-based communication.
Coherent Optical Frontend for High-Speed Communication
Compact Transceiver Frontend for Precise Optical Signal Processing
Fraunhofer HHI's Coherent Optical Frontend is a compact transceiver frontend based on CFP2-ACO modules, supporting up to 32 GBd operation. It includes a transmitter with linear driver amplifiers and a DP-IQ modulator, and a receiver with polarization-diverse 90° hybrid, balanced photodiodes, and linear TIAs. Ideal for generating and detecting high-speed QAM signals and for testing coherent optical transmission systems.
100G Coherent Receiver Frontend
High speed, 200 GHz optical bandwidth, optical extender heads
It is crucial to develop ultra-high speed optical instruments to meet continuously growing demand for bandwidth for telecom and datacom applications. The Fraunhofer HHI researchers developed a 100 GHz Coherent Receiver Frontend (CRF-100G), offering 200 GHz optical bandwidth detection with polarization- and phase-diversity over C+L-band. Its unique feature of customizable optical extender heads with an RF connection of 1mm enables to maintain high signal integrity, resulting in robust testing and measurement performance for cutting-edge research and development activities. In addition, the ruggedized solution, available on request, provides convenient handling and operation for customers of Fraunhofer HHI.
Performance Leading 40GHz Bandwidth DP-IQ Reference Transmitter
Fully integrated optical frontend that converts differential electrical RF signals into IQ-modulated optical signals.
The new Optical Multi-Format Transmitter (OMFT) is a fully integrated optical frontend instrument that converts differential electrical RF signals into various optical modulation formats (e.g. QPSK and m-QAM) by the use of a High-bandwidth dual-polarization IQ Mach Zehnder based optical modulator and an optional high fidelity tunable laser source. It is an ideal match to convert signals generated by an electrical Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) source into the optical domain.
Optical Multi-Format Transmitter with up to 40 GHz Bandwidth
Highly Integrated Optical Frontend for Versatile Modulation Formats
The Optical Multi-Format Transmitter (OMFT) from Fraunhofer HHI converts electrical RF signals into IQ modulated optical signals and is ideal for generating various modulation formats such as QPSK and m-QAM. With automated BIAS control and quick format switching, the OMFT offers high bandwidth and stable performance. Remote control is conveniently possible via USB or Ethernet, making it perfect for test and measurement applications in optical communication and for system design tests.
High-Speed Digital Signal Processing Platform
Versatile Platform for Real-Time Testing of Digital Signal Processing Algorithms
The High-Speed Digital Signal Processing Platform is an advanced platform for real-time testing of digital signal processing algorithms based on the Micro-TCA standard. It supports various plug-in boards (ADC, DAC, 100G interfaces, FPGA processors) and enables real-time data transmission. The platform features freely programmable FPGA boards, a gigabit Ethernet interface, and pre-designed IP cores for hardware interfacing and DSP functions, ideal for applications in online transmission, real-time measurement, and FPGA-based prototyping.