# Modular Photonics > # Modular Photonics > Modular Photonics makes photonic integrated circuit (PIC) products for future-proofing fibre optic networks, including multimode, few-mode, and multicore fibre technologies. ## Products - [OMPlex Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex/): An upgrade solution that delivers single-mode performance over existing OM1–OM4 multimode fibre links, enabling speeds up to 100G without recabling. Validated for 10G and 40G over more than 1 km of high-speed multimode fibre. Reduces cost and avoids service interruptions for enterprise network upgrades. - [LPMUX Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/lpmux/): A mode multiplexer for few-mode fibre (FMF) that enables individual connection to each spatial mode, supporting mode-division multiplexing (MDM) for high-speed data transmission. Ultra-broadband, low-loss, and high mode extinction. Compatible with next-generation FMF networks and quantum technology applications. - [MCMUX Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/mcmux-series/): Compact, ultra-low-loss fan-in/fan-out connectors for multicore fibre (MCF), supporting commercially available 4-core and 7-core fibres or custom configurations. Optimised for low insertion loss, low crosstalk, and low return loss across common telecom bands. Applications include high-density data centre interconnects, fibre sensing, and space-division multiplexing. ## More Information - [All Products](https://www.modularphotonics.com/products/): Full product listing including Custom PICs. - [Datasheets](https://www.modularphotonics.com/quicklink-datasheets/): Technical datasheets for all product series. - [Markets](https://www.modularphotonics.com/markets/): Industries served, including data centres, enterprise and campus networks, sports arenas and malls, and mining. - [Resources](https://www.modularphotonics.com/resources/): Technical resources and application notes. - [News & Press](https://www.modularphotonics.com/news-press/): Latest announcements and media coverage. - [Contact](https://www.modularphotonics.com/contact-us/): Sales enquiries and support. - [Distributors](https://www.modularphotonics.com/sales/): Find a local distributor. - [About Modular Photonics](https://www.modularphotonics.com/about-us/): Company background and mission. > # Modular Photonics > Modular Photonics makes photonic integrated circuit (PIC) products for future-proofing fibre optic networks, including multimode, few-mode, and multicore fibre technologies. ## Products - [OMPlex Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex/): An upgrade solution that delivers single-mode performance over existing OM1–OM4 multimode fibre links, enabling speeds up to 100G without recabling. Validated for 10G and 40G over more than 1 km of high-speed multimode fibre. Reduces cost and avoids service interruptions for enterprise network upgrades. - [LPMUX Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/lpmux/): A mode multiplexer for few-mode fibre (FMF) that enables individual connection to each spatial mode, supporting mode-division multiplexing (MDM) for high-speed data transmission. Ultra-broadband, low-loss, and high mode extinction. Compatible with next-generation FMF networks and quantum technology applications. - [MCMUX Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/mcmux-series/): Compact, ultra-low-loss fan-in/fan-out connectors for multicore fibre (MCF), supporting commercially available 4-core and 7-core fibres or custom configurations. Optimised for low insertion loss, low crosstalk, and low return loss across common telecom bands. Applications include high-density data centre interconnects, fibre sensing, and space-division multiplexing. ## More Information - [All Products](https://www.modularphotonics.com/products/): Full product listing including Custom PICs. - [Datasheets](https://www.modularphotonics.com/quicklink-datasheets/): Technical datasheets for all product series. - [Markets](https://www.modularphotonics.com/markets/): Industries served, including data centres, enterprise and campus networks, sports arenas and malls, and mining. - [Resources](https://www.modularphotonics.com/resources/): Technical resources and application notes. - [News & Press](https://www.modularphotonics.com/news-press/): Latest announcements and media coverage. - [Contact](https://www.modularphotonics.com/contact-us/): Sales enquiries and support. - [Distributors](https://www.modularphotonics.com/sales/): Find a local distributor. - [About Modular Photonics](https://www.modularphotonics.com/about-us/): Company background and mission. ## Pages - [MCFIFO - Datasheet](https://www.modularphotonics.com/mcfifo-datasheet/): MCFIFO Series – MCFIFO Datasheet - [MCFIFO Data Sheet](https://www.modularphotonics.com/mcfifo-data-sheet/): MCFIFO Data Sheet: https://www. modularphotonics. com/wp-content/uploads/Modular_Photonics_MCFIFO-v1. pdf - [Datasheets](https://www.modularphotonics.com/quicklink-datasheets/): OMPlex Series – OMPlex Datasheet – OMPlex Pro Datasheet LPMUX Series – LPMUX3 Datasheet – LPMUX6 Datasheet MCMUX Series –... - [MCMUX Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/mcmux-series/): The MCMUX series are compact and ultra-low loss fan-in and fan-out devices for multicore fibres. The MCMUX devices are offered... - [What is the OMPlex Transceiver Compatibility?](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex-transceiver-compatibility/): OMPlex is compatible with standard single-mode transceivers. OMPlex has been tested up to 25 Gbps data rate, as listed in... - [What is the Loss in Fibre Connectors?](https://www.modularphotonics.com/loss-in-fibre-connectors/): Optical loss at connectors can originate from dust, dirt and improper polish. When using OMPlex devices the centre of the... - [OMPlex Usage Recommendations](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex-recommendations/): OMPlex supports error-free 10 and 25 Gbps data rates across 1000 m of OM1 fibre. Similarly, OMPlex Pro supports 10,... - [The Difference between OMPlex & OMPlex Pro](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex_vs_omplexpro/): Modular Photonics offers two OMPlex product lines, OMPlex and OMPlex Pro. OMPlex is only compatible with transceivers that can accept... - [OMplex Demo](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex-demo/) - [The Femtosecond laser writing process](https://www.modularphotonics.com/resources_the-femtosecond-laser-writing-process/): Page under construction. - [LPMUX Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/lpmux/): The LPMUX series of mode multiplexers can be used for high speed multi-mode data transmission via mode-division multiplexing (MDM) as... - [Custom PICs](https://www.modularphotonics.com/custompics/): Modular Photonics uses a proprietary laser inscription process to create 3-dimensional photonic circuits inside glass substrates. The mask-less process enables... - [OMPlex Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex/): Upgrading MMF Networks without Recabling – OMPlex Series The OMPlex series by Modular Photonics is suitable for future proofing OM1,... - [About us](https://www.modularphotonics.com/about-us/): Modular Photonics Pty Ltd was founded in Sydney, Australia in early 2015 by leading optics and telecommunications experts Mick Withford,... - [Products](https://www.modularphotonics.com/products/): Modular Photonics offers solutions for increasing the speed of multi-mode fibre links, state-of-the-art mode multiplexers for research and industry, multicore... - [Markets](https://www.modularphotonics.com/markets/): Modular Photonics offers solutions for upgrading and future proofing legacy multi-mode fibre networks without recabling using its OMPlex retrofit technology.... - [Resources](https://www.modularphotonics.com/resources/): OMPlex Types of Multimode fibre What is modal dispersion? Demo: 40G over 2km OM fibre OMPlex vs OMPlex Pro How... - [Contact Us](https://www.modularphotonics.com/contact-us/): Modular Photonics Australia Pty Ltd Telephone: +61 2 9850 7056 General Enquiries: info@modularphotonics. com Sales & Future Markets Sales Enquiries:... - [Modular Photonics](https://www.modularphotonics.com/): News & Press - [Custom Photonic Integrated Circuits](https://www.modularphotonics.com/custom-photonic-integrated-circuits/): Modular Photonics uses a proprietary laser inscription process to create 3-dimensional photonic circuits inside glass substrates. The mask-less process enables... - [Evolution of Multimode OM Fibre](https://www.modularphotonics.com/resources_omfibre/): The use of optics for data transmission in local area networks has seen the emergence of many different types of... - [Custom PICs2](https://www.modularphotonics.com/custompics2/): Modular Photonics uses a proprietary laser inscription process to create 3-dimensional photonic circuits inside glass substrates. The mask-less process enables... - [SDM Networks](https://www.modularphotonics.com/sdmproducts/): The LPMUX series of mode multiplexers can be used for high speed multi-mode data transmission via mode-division multiplexing (MDM). LPMUX... - [Premise & Campus Networks](https://www.modularphotonics.com/enterpriseproducts/): OMPlex is a passive retrofit technology boosting the data speeds of existing 50 and 62. 5 micron multi-mode fibre (MMF)... - [Why few-mode fibres?](https://www.modularphotonics.com/resources_fibretypes/): Optical fibre is used for the vast majority of communications carrying nearly all internet communications and phone calls. Optical fibres... - [What is Space Division Multiplexing?](https://www.modularphotonics.com/resources_sdm/): Optical fibre is the backbone of all global internet communication. Every day, more than 100 exabytes of data is transferred... - [Modal Dispersion](https://www.modularphotonics.com/resources_modaldispersion/): Optical fibre comes in two general forms, single-mode and multi-mode. Single-mode fibre (small core) supports just a single propagation pathway... - [Tapered Waveguide Couplers](https://www.modularphotonics.com/resources_taperedcouplers/): Tapered waveguide couplers are related to standard fibre couplers (power splitters), with the main difference usually being that an approximately... - [OMPlex Pro](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex-pro/): Upgrading MMF Networks without Recabling – OMPlex Series The OMPlex series by Modular Photonics is suitable for future proofing OM1,... - [OMPlex-R](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex-r/): Unleashing the full potential of existing multi-mode fibre infrastructure – OMPlex R Series Modular Photonics offers a simple plug-in rack-based... - [OMPlex 2M](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex-2m/): Twice the performance of single-mode fibre across legacy multi-mode fibre – OMPlex 2M Series Connecting OMPlex 2M devices to the... - [LPMUX3](https://www.modularphotonics.com/lpmux3/): Mode Multiplexers – LPMUX Series Space-Division Multiplexing has grown remarkably over the last few years. SDM typically involves using the... - [LPMUX6](https://www.modularphotonics.com/lpmux6/): Mode-group selective excitation of 6 modes – LPMUX6 Series (Prototype Stage) The LPMUX6 by Modular Photonics allows for the selective... - [Distributors](https://www.modularphotonics.com/sales/): Japan ArchNext Co. , LTD Sanko Building 602 2-14-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan TEL: +81-3-6264-7830 FAX: +81-3-6219-7282 Mobile: +81-90-9567-0375... - [Career Opportunities](https://www.modularphotonics.com/career/): Modular Photonics is a young and rapidly growing company manufacturing novel Photonics Integrated Circuits that increase internet data rates in... - [Data Centres](https://www.modularphotonics.com/data-centres/): Modular Photonics’ MCMUX series are state-of-the-art 3D waveguide-based multicore fibre fanout devices. The MCMUX devices are suitable for Data Centre... - [Enterprise & Campus Networks](https://www.modularphotonics.com/enterprise-and-campus_networks/): Modular Photonics’ OMPlex retrofit technology enables existing legacy multi-mode (OM1-4, 50 and 62. 5 micron) fibre to be operated like... - [Sports Arenas & Malls](https://www.modularphotonics.com/sports-arenas-malls/): Modular Photonics’ OMPlex retrofit technology enables existing legacy multi-mode (OM1-4, 50 and 62. 5 micron) fibre to be operated like... - [Mining](https://www.modularphotonics.com/mining/): Modular Photonics’ OMPlex retrofit technology enables existing legacy multi-mode (OM1-4, 50 and 62. 5 micron) fibre to be operated like... - [News & Press](https://www.modularphotonics.com/news-press/) ## Posts - [OFC 2026](https://www.modularphotonics.com/ofc-2026/): Modular Photonics will be exhibiting its latest products at the 2026 OFC Exhibition in Los Angeles from 17-19 March. Looking... - [Optica Membership](https://www.modularphotonics.com/optica-membership/): Modular Photonics is thrilled to join the Optica community. - [SCHOTT Licence Agreement](https://www.modularphotonics.com/schott-licence-agreement/): Modular Photonics is thrilled to announce the signing of a license agreement with SCHOTT (Germany) for Aldente Glass — a... - [MCMUX Debut in US](https://www.modularphotonics.com/mcmux-debut-in-us/): Excited to have debuted our Multicore Fibre Fan-out modules (MCMUX) at OFC 2025, marking their first release in the U.... - [OFC 2025](https://www.modularphotonics.com/ofc-2025/): Modular Photonics will be participating at the OFC 2025 Exhibition in San Francisco from 1-3 April. We look forwards to... - [Awards Recognition](https://www.modularphotonics.com/awards-recognition/): Modular Photonics is honoured to add its 2024 Cabling Innovators Award to its growing list of accolades. This award recognizes... - [2024 CIM Award](https://www.modularphotonics.com/2024-cabling-installation-and-maintenance-innovators-platinum-award/): Modular Photonics is honored to receive a 2024 Cabling Installation and Maintenance Innovators Platinum Award. The award recognizes Modular Photonics’... - [Industry Papers Sydney](https://www.modularphotonics.com/industry-papers-sydney/): Modular Photonics’ CEO Professor Mick Withford will be a speaker next week on July 25 at the innovationAus. com Industry... - [New Product Launch - MCMUX Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/product-launch-mcmux/): Modular Photonics is excited to launch its latest product line the new industry-leading MCMUX series of compact and ultralow loss... - [New Life for Old Multimode Cabling Systems](https://www.modularphotonics.com/1592-2/): Discover how OMPlex can enhance your multimode fibre capacity by 1000X without the need for disruptive recabling to single-mode fibre.... - [LESANZ Conference](https://www.modularphotonics.com/1588-2/): CEO Mick Withford represents Modular Photonics at the 2024 LESANZ conference in Sydney, Australia. - [BICSI Fall 2023](https://www.modularphotonics.com/bicsi-fall-2023/): Modular Photonics will be showcasing its products at the 2023 Las Vegas BICSI Fall Exhibition from 10-14 September. Be sure... - [Australia's Top 50 Innovative Manufacturers](https://www.modularphotonics.com/australias-top-50-innovative-manufacturers/): Modular Photonics is thrilled to be listed as one of Australia’s Top 50 Innovative Manufacturers for 2023. - [OFC 2023](https://www.modularphotonics.com/1559-2/): Modular Photonics is excited to be showcasing its latest products at OFC in San Diego, California, next week from 7-9... - [New Low Loss Glass](https://www.modularphotonics.com/new-low-loss-glass/): Modular Photonics signs license deal for new low loss glass. This represents a strategic step for the company as it... - [Taiwan Smart City Summit & Expo](https://www.modularphotonics.com/taiwan-smart-city-summit-expo/): Modular Photonics will be showcasing its hyperscale data centre products at the Australia Pavilion of the Taiwan Smart City Summit... - [The Brilliant - Top 10 List](https://www.modularphotonics.com/the-brilliant-top-10-list/): Fantastic to see Modular Photonics featured on the The Brilliant’s list of “10 times Aussie innovations made the world a... - [Connect21 Product Showcase](https://www.modularphotonics.com/connect21-product-showcase/): Modular Photonics is delighted to be a Silver Sponsor for today’s Connect21 event. CEO Mick Withford spoke with Patrick McLaughlin,... - [BICSI Winter 2021](https://www.modularphotonics.com/bicsi-winter-2021/): Modular Photonics will be showcasing its tech at the upcoming virtual BICSI Winter Conference (28 Feb to 4 March). - [Connect 21 Silver Sponsor](https://www.modularphotonics.com/connect-21-silver-sponsor/): Modular Photonics is proud to serve as a silver sponsor of the Connect 21 virtual event. - [CIM Platinum Award](https://www.modularphotonics.com/cim-platinum-award/): Modular Photonics is thrilled to win a 2020 Cabling Installation & Maintenance (CIM) Platinum Innovators Award. Platinum awards go to... - [BICSI Virtual Booth](https://www.modularphotonics.com/918-2/): Only 5 days to go until BICSI Fall! Be sure to join us at our virtual booth from 27 September... - [New UAE Distribution Channel](https://www.modularphotonics.com/new-uae-distribution-channel/): Modular Photonics is excited to welcome Apparent Power as our new distribution partner in Dubai. In conjunction with our attendance... - [BICSI Fall](https://www.modularphotonics.com/bicsi-fall/): Here’s a glimpse of Modular Photonics’ 2020 BICSI Fall Virtual Exhibition Booth. We look forward to showcasing our technology during... - [Sydney Olympic Park](https://www.modularphotonics.com/sydney-olympic-park/): Modular Photonics’ OMPlex Pro technology has been successfully trialled at the Sydney Olympic Park and other sports venues within Sydney.... - [Custom PICs](https://www.modularphotonics.com/custom-pics/): Modular Photonics is growing its custom photonic integrated circuit (PIC) service. Our services encompass the design, fabrication, testing and packaging... - [School Upgrades](https://www.modularphotonics.com/school-upgrades/): Upgrading of a local school’s comms cabinets. This involved inspection, cleaning and connection of the Modular Photonics’ OMPlex modules all... - [COVID-19 Update](https://www.modularphotonics.com/covid-19-update/): Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Modular Photonics’ fabrication facilities in Sydney, Australia have remained fully operational having implemented multiple stringent safeguards.... - [OFC Presentation](https://www.modularphotonics.com/ofc-presentation-2/): Modular Photonics’ CTO Dr Simon Gross will be giving an invited talk at OFC in San Diego on Wednesday 11... - [Prism Awards Winner Panel](https://www.modularphotonics.com/prism-awards-winner-panel/): Modular Photonics’ CEO Mick Withford featured as a panelist at the Prism Awards Winners Panel on Thursday 6 February at... - [Leaders, Innovators & Disruptors Presentation](https://www.modularphotonics.com/624-2/): Modular Photonics’ CEO Mick Withford presents at the Leaders, Innovators & Disruptors Networking event at the Macquarie Incubator, pitched at... - [BICSI Fall, Las Vegas](https://www.modularphotonics.com/bicsi-fall-las-vegas/): Another busy day at BICSI Las Vegas with strong interest in our OMPlex solution . - [BICSI Presentation](https://www.modularphotonics.com/bicsi-presentation/): Modular Photonics’ CEO pitching our products at the BICSI Fall Exhibition. - [BICSI Fall Exhibition](https://www.modularphotonics.com/bicsi-fall-exhibition/): Modular Photonics is currently showcasing its products at the Las Vegas BICSI Fall Exhibition until Thursday October 3. Be sure... - [CTO Wins Menzies Fellowship](https://www.modularphotonics.com/cto-wins-menzies-fellowship/): Modular Photonics is very proud to announce that our CTO Dr Simon Gross has been awarded a prestigious Menzies Foundation... - [BICSI Las Vegas](https://www.modularphotonics.com/bicsi-las-vegas/): Modular Photonics will be exhibiting its latest products at Bicsi Las Vegas next month! Be sure to check us out! - [Data Center Dynamics Presentation](https://www.modularphotonics.com/data-center-dynamics-presentation/): Modular Photonics’ CEO Mick Withford will be presenting our products at the Data Center Dynamics Conference in Sydney on August... - [Australian Technologies Competition Semi-finalist](https://www.modularphotonics.com/australian-technologies-competition-semi-finalist/): Modular Photonics is honoured to be shortlisted as an Australian Technologies Competition Semi-finalists. Modular Photonics was one of 33 Semi-finalists... - [Vivid Sydney Presentation](https://www.modularphotonics.com/vivid-sydney-presentation/): Modular Photonics’ CEO Mick Withford was honoured to have the opportunity to talk about how we use light to control... - [BICSI Canberra Presentation](https://www.modularphotonics.com/bicsi-canberra-presentation/): CEO Mick Withford presents at BICSI Canberra on 22 May. Modular Photonics appreciates this opportunity especially given the large amounts... - [Lightwave Innovation Reviews High-Score Recipient](https://www.modularphotonics.com/lightwave-innovation-reviews-high-score-recipient/): Modular Photonics has been honored as a Lightwave Innovation Reviews High-Score Recipient in the category Optical Components. Judges noting that... - [Modular Photonics become a corporate member of the BICSI body](https://www.modularphotonics.com/modular-photonics-become-a-corporate-member-of-the-bicsi-body/): Modular Photonics is proud to become a corporate member of the Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) body. - [Modular Photonics wins the international SPIE and Photonics Media 2019 Prism Award for Photonics Innovation](https://www.modularphotonics.com/modular-photonics-wins-the-international-spie-and-photonics-media-2019-prism-award-for-photonics-innovation/): Modular Photonics wins the international SPIE and Photonics Media 2019 Prism Award for Photonics Innovation – Optics and Optomechatronics category!... - [Modular Photonics signs off on exclusive licence deal for technology from Macquarie University.](https://www.modularphotonics.com/modular-photonics-signs-off-on-exclusive-licence-deal-for-technology-from-macquarie-university/): This is planned to form the basis of a new product family for Modular Photonics. - [Modular Photonics becomes member of SADIG](https://www.modularphotonics.com/modular-photonics-becomes-member-of-sadig/): They will explore the possibilities of using OMPlex in defence applications. - [OMPlex now less than 1 dB loss](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex-now-less-than-1-db-loss/): OMPlex Retrofit Devices – Now with less than 1dB loss! OMPlex are retrofit devices boosting the data speeds of existing... - [2019 Prism Award finalists](https://www.modularphotonics.com/2019-prism-award-finalists/): Modular Photonics is honoured to be selected as one of the 2019 Prism Award finalists in the category Optics &... - [Macquarie Park Innovation District Showcase](https://www.modularphotonics.com/macquarie-park-innovation-district-showcase/): Modular Photonics exhibits its latest technology at the Macquarie Park Innovation District (MPID) showcase in Sydney. - [BICSI Fall Presentation](https://www.modularphotonics.com/bicsi-fall-presentation/): Modular Photonics CEO Mick Withford will be presenting at the “What’s New, What does it do? ” BICSI Fall (San... - [CTO wins NSW Science Award](https://www.modularphotonics.com/cto-wins-nsw-science-award/): Congratulations to Modular Photonics’ CTO Dr Simon Gross for winning a NSW Tall Poppy Science Award for his contributions to... - [Modular Photonics wins Engineering Award](https://www.modularphotonics.com/modular-photonics-wins-engineering-award/): Modular Photonics is honoured to win an award at the Engineers Australia’s Australian Engineering Excellence Awards (AEEA). - [Winner of NSW State iAward](https://www.modularphotonics.com/winner-of-nsw-state-iaward/): Modular Photonics is proud to announce that it is the 2018 Winner of the NSW State iAwards for Consumer Markets. The... - [CeBIT Australia](https://www.modularphotonics.com/cebit-australia/): Modular Photonics exhibits the OMPlex technology at CeBIT Australia in Sydney. - [OFC Exhibition 2018](https://www.modularphotonics.com/ofc-exhibition-2018/): Modular Photonics’ OFC booth which featured its OMPlex retrofit technology for increasing the capacity of multi-mode fibre networks gained significant... - [Tech23 Awards](https://www.modularphotonics.com/tech23-awards/): Modular Photonics is honoured to have received 2 awards at the recent Tech23 event in Sydney including the Austrade Going... - [Spark Festival](https://www.modularphotonics.com/spark-festival/): CEO Michael Withford will be showcasing Modular Photonics at the Spark Festival in Sydney on Monday 16th October. - [ECOC 2017](https://www.modularphotonics.com/ecoc-2017/): Modular Photonics’ ECOC booth which included a live 40G demo over 2 km of OM1 fibre using its OMPlex retrofit... - [Showcase Event in Sydney](https://www.modularphotonics.com/showcase-event-in-sydney/): Modular Photonics hosted a showcase event with industry leaders in Sydney on August 9 to formally launch its new technology... - [OMPlex Devices Launched](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex-devices-launched/): Modular Photonics announces OMPlex, a compact device connecting to the ends of OM1-4 multi-mode fibre that allows for single-mode performance extending the... - [CTO wins International Award](https://www.modularphotonics.com/cto-wins-international-award/): Modular Photonics’ Chief Technical Officer Dr Simon Gross has been honoured as one of the MIT Technology Review EmTech Asia... - [Photonics West Exhibition](https://www.modularphotonics.com/photonics-west-exhibition/): Modular Photonics will be showcasing their technology at the upcoming Photonics West Exhibition in the Moscone Center, San Francisco. Come... - [CSO wins Technical Optics Prize](https://www.modularphotonics.com/cso-wins-technical-optics-prize/): Modular Photonics co-founder Dr. Nicolas Riesen is awarded the Australian Optical Society (AOS) Technical Optics Prize for 2016. - [Professor John Love](https://www.modularphotonics.com/professor-john-love/): Please join us in paying tribute to the late Professor John D. Love (1942-2016) at the Photonics and Fibre Technology... - [ECOC Presentation](https://www.modularphotonics.com/ecoc-presentation/): Dr. Nicolas Riesen will be presenting our latest research, “Femtosecond Laser Written Integrated Spatial Multiplexers for Few-Mode Multicore Fibre,” at... - [LPMUX Exhibition](https://www.modularphotonics.com/lpmux-exhibition/): Come along to our distributor ArchNext’s booth B26 at the Optoelectronics and Communications Conference (OECC) Exhibition at the Toki Messe Niigata... - [E-CLEO Presentation](https://www.modularphotonics.com/e-cleo-presentation/): The technology behind our ultra-broadband integrated mode multiplexers will be presented at the upcoming 2015 European Conference on Lasers and... - [OFC Presentation](https://www.modularphotonics.com/ofc-presentation/): The technology used in the Modular Photonics LPMUX3 will be discussed in an upcoming presentation at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC)... # # Detailed Content ## Pages MCFIFO Series - MCFIFO Datasheet MCFIFO Data Sheet: https://www. modularphotonics. com/wp-content/uploads/Modular_Photonics_MCFIFO-v1. pdf OMPlex Series - OMPlex Datasheet - OMPlex Pro Datasheet LPMUX Series - LPMUX3 Datasheet - LPMUX6 Datasheet MCMUX Series - MCMUX Datasheet The MCMUX series are compact and ultra-low loss fan-in and fan-out devices for multicore fibres. The MCMUX devices are offered for commercially available 4 and 7-core multicore fibre or can be customized to client supplied multicore fibre. The devices are optimized for low insertion loss, low crosstalk and low return losses across common telecommunications bands. Applications include high density data centre interconnects, fibre sensing and space-division multiplexing. Ultra-Low Loss ( OMPlex is compatible with standard single-mode transceivers. OMPlex has been tested up to 25 Gbps data rate, as listed in the Table below. Unlike OMPlex Pro, the light on the opposite end of the fibre link is guided by a multimode fibre rather than a single-mode fibre. For the connection with the transceiver, OMPlex features a single-mode fibre (yellow furcation tubing) that is plugged into the transmit port (Tx) of the transceiver and a multimode fibre (aqua or orange furcation tubing) for the receive port (Rx). Therefore, the transceiver must be able to accept light from a multimode fibre on its Rx port. This is the case for the majority of single-mode transceivers up to 25 Gbps, that operate on a single wavelength. These transceivers have a lens that collects the light from any fibre that is plugged into the Rx port and focuses it onto the PIN or APD photodiode. In contrast, 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps transceivers, that use 4 lasers at 4 different wavelengths (LR4 and ER4), have a single-mode fibre stub on their Rx port due to their internal wavelength division multiplexing optics. Therefore, they are not compatible with OMPlex. A fibre stub can be easily identified by visually inspecting the Rx port. Fibres stubs are white due to the zirconium ferrule, while lensed Rx ports lets one see the PIN or APD photoreceiver. Transceiver Power Budget (dB) OMPlex OMPlex Pro 10GBASE-LR 6. 2 X X 10GBASE-ER 11. 1 X X 10GBASE-ZR 24. 0 X X... Optical loss at connectors can originate from dust, dirt and improper polish. When using OMPlex devices the centre of the core is excited with the fundamental mode such that dust and dirt on the surface of the connector affects the performance in a similar way to standard single-mode fibre links of over 25 Gbps. Figure 1: Examples of a clean (left) and dirty (right) connector. If a connector is clean and the fibre core is free of any damages, the main source of optical loss is from a misalignment of the two fibre cores. The misalignment can be a transverse offset of the fibre cores as well as an angular offset. These sources of misalignment result in the unwanted excitation of higher order modes when used with OMPlex, manifesting itself in the occurrence of modal dispersion. Most common are transverse offsets that are introduced by the tolerance inherent to the fibre geometry, i. e. , cladding diameter and core to cladding concentricity as well as the tolerance in the concentricity of the ferrule of the fibre connector and bore diameter. Standard multimode fibre connectors a specified with a ferrule concentricity tolerance of ±4 µm. Multimode optical fibre such as OM2 (50 µm/125 µm) typically has a core to cladding concentricity ≤1. 5 µm and a cladding diameter tolerance ±1 µm. In comparison, single-mode optical fibres exhibit much tighter tolerances for the fibre geometry as well as connectors ferrules. Table 1 and Table 2 summarize the typical geometrical tolerances of multimode... OMPlex supports error-free 10 and 25 Gbps data rates across 1000 m of OM1 fibre. Similarly, OMPlex Pro supports 10, 25, 40 and 100 Gbps data rate across 1000 m of OM1 fibre. Both devices can tolerate a recommended 2 connectors in a 1000 m long link with a conservative total loss of -0. 4 dB. For shorter links, OMPlex devices will be able to tolerate higher connector losses or a greater number of connectors. OMPlex OMPlex Pro Data rate - Transceiver Recommended maximum number of connectors in the link Recommended Maximum cumulative connector loss across the entire link (dB) Recommended maximum number of connectors in the link Recommended Maximum cumulative connector loss across the entire link (dB) 10GBASE-LR 4 -0. 4* 4 -0. 4* 25GBASE-LR 2 -0. 4* 2 -0. 4* 40GBASE-LR4 2 -0. 4* 100GBASE-LR4 2 -0. 4* Modular Photonics offers two OMPlex product lines, OMPlex and OMPlex Pro. OMPlex is only compatible with transceivers that can accept light from a multimode fibre, such as 1000BASE-LX/LH, 10GBASE-LRM, 10GBASE-LR, 25GBASE-LR and 40GBASE-LX4. In contrast, OMPlex Pro is compatible with any single-mode transceiver and has been tested up to 100 Gbps data rate using 100GBASE-LR4 transceivers. OMPlex is less sensitive to the connector quality in the fibre link but its range is limited. It is recommended for links where the connector quality is unknown, and the length is 500 m or less. OMPlex Pro can reach longer distances but losses due to low quality connectors have to be carefully assessed to avoid exceeding the transceiver’s power budget. OMPlex and OMPlex Pro are available as compact modules to upgrade a duplex fibre link or as a 1U 19” rack to upgrade a multi-strand fibre cable (6, 12 or 24 cores for instance). Rack mounted products are not available with optical fibre connectors on the multimode side of the device and must be fusion spliced directly onto the fibre cable. Please refer to the individual product datasheets for more details. Page under construction. The LPMUX series of mode multiplexers can be used for high speed multi-mode data transmission via mode-division multiplexing (MDM) as well as for various Quantum technologies. LPMUX is compatible with next generation networks based on few-mode fibre (FMF). Ultra-BroadbandHigh Mode ExtinctionLow-lossGeorge Rademacher, NICT, 2018The outstanding performance of the LPMUX3 has thus enabled us to demonstrate the high potential of few-mode fiber based communication systems, resulting in several high impact publications, including the current record of data-rate/spatial-path-distance-product, being a widely used performance metric for optical transmission systems. State-of-the-Art Ultrabroadband Mode Multiplexers Modular Photonics offers S+C+L band multiplexers with ultra-high mode extinction ratios. We also offer custom solutions. LPMUX3 The LPMUX Series of mode multiplexers offer state-of-the-art performance in terms of all key performance metrics. The LPMUX3-1550 device allows for cost-effective multiplexing of the LP01, LP11a and LP11b modes of a few-mode fibre across the S+C+L bands. The insertion losses are typically around 1-2 dB, the crosstalk is as low as -25 dB, and the mode extinction ratios are > 18 dB. The inputs are standard single-mode fibre (SMF-28e+) that are connectorized with FC/PC connectors (but can be user-specified). The output few-mode fibre is commercially-available Dual-mode fibre, allowing for ‘plug and play’ use. The devices are packaged in a rigid aluminium casing, resulting in a robust and compact device for use in mode multiplexing applications. Compact Integrated Device Suitable for High-Power Applications (tested to 1 W CW) Wideband Performance (beyond S+C+L Bands). Note: Custom Wavelength Ranges also possible (600-1700 nm). > 18... Modular Photonics uses a proprietary laser inscription process to create 3-dimensional photonic circuits inside glass substrates. The mask-less process enables rapid prototyping of high-performance photonic circuits. It can be scaled from small prototyping runs of individual circuits to fabricate entire wafers full of circuits. Modular Photonics’ services encompass the design, fabrication, testing and packaging of photonic circuits. Rapid TurnaroundCustom Design & Fabrication3D Waveguide Circuits Rapid Turnaround Custom PIC Services Modular Photonics' proprietary laser inscription process allows for the creation of 3D photonic circuits in glass circuits - suited to a variety of custom PIC applications. Fast turn-around within weeks – faster to market and significantly reduces development costs Modular Photonics’ process is entirely mask-less. Designs created on a computer can be realised with the click of a button. This enables rapid iteration between design and testing to refine the circuit and the circuit’s performance. As a result, the customer is faster to market and it keeps the development costs low. Small volume prototyping to large volume production runs There is no capital expenditure for a mask and the throughput of the fabrication process results in low complexity circuits being fabricated within a few seconds. Yet, the process can be seamlessly scaled to fabricate entire glass wafers of photonic circuits. One-stop-shop: design, fabrication, testing and packaging Modular Photonics is vertically integrated. It can rely on a team of specialists for designing, fabricating and testing of photonic circuits. Moreover, Modular Photonics has a proven platform for packaging photonic circuits and can pigtail... Upgrading MMF Networks without Recabling – OMPlex Series The OMPlex series by Modular Photonics is suitable for future proofing OM1, 2, 3 and 4 multi-mode fibre and has been validated using 10G and 40G over more than 1 km of high speed multi-mode fibre. Cost SavingsNo Service InterruptionsUp to 40G on Multimode LinksDoug Price, ICT Systems Manager, Barker CollegeUsing the OMPlex device from Modular Photonics we have been able to upgrade the link to this building and achieve transmission rates to support our students and staff with 10Gb/s data rates at a significantly reduced cost and in a fraction of the time. Mike Parker, Oxford Falls Grammar ICT ManagerSince it’s installation more than a year ago we have had a reliable 10Gb connection over our OM1 ancient fibre. Even when a lightning strike destroyed the network switch and several POE devices connected to the switch, the modular photonics device was unscathed. Once the switch was replaced it once again worked flawlessly. Future Proofing your multimode fiber networks - without recabling. OMPlex devices have been validated for 40 Gbps transmission over more than 1 km of multi-mode fibre. OMPlex Series Cost Benefit to You? Install OMPlex devices and your choice of transceivers for as little as $4k compared to $10k for recabling 1 km of fibre. Time Benefit? OMPlex devices installs in as little as 1 hour. The rapidly growing data demands on our networks The rapidly growing data demand, driven by machine learning, cloud computing, virtual reality and high definition... Modular Photonics Pty Ltd was founded in Sydney, Australia in early 2015 by leading optics and telecommunications experts Mick Withford, Simon Gross, Nicolas Riesen and John D. Love. Modular Photonics specializes in glass micro-chip fabrication and this technology is used for developing photonics solutions for a range of applications. Modular Photonics primarily manufactures passive retrofit devices for boosting the capacity of old multi-mode fibre networks within data centres, multi-building campuses etc and caters to the photonics research community, manufacturing state-of-the-art mode multiplexers and multicore fibre fan-outs for applications such as space-division multiplexing. Modular Photonics’ proprietary laser inscription process allows for the creation of complex 3D photonic circuits in glass circuits – suited to a variety of custom PIC applications. The mask-less process enables rapid prototyping of high-performance photonic circuits. It can be scaled from small prototyping runs of individual circuits to fabricate entire wafers full of circuits. Modular Photonics’ services encompass the design, fabrication, testing and packaging of photonic circuits. Modular Photonics is also currently expanding its compact and cost-effective ‘plug-n-play’ modules used in Telecommunications and Datacomm to several new markets including fibre security, Quantum Computing/Technologies, Sensing and LiDAR Management Team Michael WithfordCEOLinkedinSimon GrossCTOLinkedinNicolas RiesenCo-FounderLinkedinDerek van DykBusiness DevelopmentLinkedin Operations Team Modular Photonics has a growing Sydney-based production and administration team consisting of enthusiastic individuals adept to responding to a wide range of customer needs. The team is complemented by overseas representatives building sales traction and product awareness in US, European and Indian markets. Modular Photonics also benefits from strong local... Modular Photonics offers solutions for increasing the speed of multi-mode fibre links, state-of-the-art mode multiplexers for research and industry, multicore FIFO devices and custom PIC design and fabrication with rapid turnaround. The technologies offered by Modular Photonics have a wide range of telecommunications, sensing and quantum applications. OMPlex Series OMPlex is a passive retrofit technology boosting the data speeds of existing 50 and 62. 5micron multi-mode fibre (MMF) networks. VIEW LPMUX Series The LPMUX series of mode multiplexers can be used for high speed multi-mode data transmission via mode-division multiplexing (MDM)VIEW Custom PICs Modular Photonics offers custom Photonics Integrated Circuit (PIC) fabrication using the femtosecond laser writing technique. VIEW MCMUX Series The MCMUX series of multicore fibre fan-in and fan-out devices can be used for space-division multiplexing, fibre sensing and data centre interconnects. MCMUX is available for 4 and 7 core fibres. VIEW Modular Photonics offers solutions for upgrading and future proofing legacy multi-mode fibre networks without recabling using its OMPlex retrofit technology. The OMPlex technology consists of compact modules which connect to the ends of the multi-mode (OM1-4, 50 or 62. 5 micron) fibre. Using single-mode transceivers, the modules allow for single-mode performance to be realized across the existing multi-mode fibre link. This solution increases the data rate possible by up to 1000x at 1/10th the cost of recabling (based on an underground high-speed link). Applications include data centres, multi-building campuses (schools, universities, hospitals, technology parks etc), sports arenas & malls and mining. For a university campus casestudy using OMPlex technology click here. OMPlex Series Education Government and Defense Corporations/ Businesses Data centres Retail Health LPMUX Series Telecommunication Fibre Sensing MCMUX Series High-Density Data Centre Interconnects Fibre Sensing Telecommunication Custom PICs Automotive Scientific OMPlex Types of Multimode fibre What is modal dispersion? Demo: 40G over 2km OM fibre OMPlex vs OMPlex Pro How to install OMPlex? What is the OMPlex Transceiver Compatibility? What is the Loss in Fibre Connectors? LPMUX What is space-division multiplexing? Why few-mode fibre? How tapered couplers work MCMUX Applications of multicore fibre in telecommunications - coming soon. Custom PICs The Femtosecond laser writing process - coming soon. How does the Technology work? Modular Photonics Australia Pty Ltd Telephone: +61 2 9850 7056 General Enquiries: info@modularphotonics. com Sales & Future Markets Sales Enquiries: info@modularphotonics. com Available Products Next Gen R&D Sydney Office – Manufacturing 16 University Avenue, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113, Australia Fill out this form (or contact our distributors): Full Name (required) Your Email (required) Organisation (required) Subject Your Message Map 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 News & Press OFC 2026 ExhibitionFebruary 6, 2026 Modular Photonics will be exhibiting its latest products at the 2026 OFC Exhibition in Los Angeles from 17-19 March. Looking forwards to seeing you there! Read more Optica Membership MembershipJuly 21, 2025 Modular Photonics is thrilled to join the Optica community. Read more SCHOTT Licence Agreement PartnershipsJuly 17, 2025 Modular Photonics is thrilled to announce the signing of a license agreement with SCHOTT (Germany) for Aldente Glass — a cutting-edge material purpose-engineered for ultra-low loss photonic chips and ultrafast laser inscription. The exceptionally low optical loss of Aldente Glass unlocks new potential across quantum communications and next-gen telecommunications. Read more MCMUX Debut in US ExhibitionApril 21, 2025 Excited to have debuted our Multicore Fibre Fan-out modules (MCMUX) at OFC 2025, marking their first release in the U. S. market. The strong interest received since reinforces the growing demand for innovative optical solutions tailored to the changing needs of our partners and customers. We look forward to building on this momentum! Read more OFC 2025 ExhibitionMarch 3, 2025 Modular Photonics will be participating at the OFC 2025 Exhibition in San Francisco from 1-3 April. We look forwards to showcasing our latest products at Booth # 2858. Read more Awards Recognition AwardsOctober 15, 2024 Modular Photonics is honoured to add its 2024 Cabling Innovators Award to its growing list of accolades. This award recognizes Modular Photonics’ MCMUX series developed to multiplex multicore optical fibres in next generation telecommunications networks. Read more 2024 CIM Award... Modular Photonics uses a proprietary laser inscription process to create 3-dimensional photonic circuits inside glass substrates. The mask-less process enables rapid prototyping of high-performance photonic circuits. It can be scaled from small prototyping runs of individual circuits to fabricate entire wafers full of circuits. Modular Photonics’ services encompass the design, fabrication, testing and packaging of photonic circuits. Benefits: Fast turn-around within weeks – faster to market and significantly reduces development costs Modular Photonics’ process is entirely mask-less. Designs created on a computer can be realised with the click of a button. This enables rapid iteration between design and testing to refine the circuit and the circuit’s performance. As a result, the customer is faster to market and it keeps the development costs low. Small volume prototyping to large volume production runs There is no capital expenditure for a mask and the throughput of the fabrication process results in low complexity circuits being fabricated within a few seconds. Yet, the process can be seamlessly scaled to fabricate entire glass wafers of photonic circuits. One-stop-shop: design, fabrication, testing and packaging Modular Photonics is vertically integrated. It can rely on a team of specialists for designing, fabricating and testing of photonic circuits. Moreover, Modular Photonics has a proven platform for packaging photonic circuits and can pigtail the devices to single-mode, few-mode and multi-mode fibres and fibre arrays as well as polarization maintaining fibres. 3D photonic devices not possible with standard lithography The 3-dimensional freedom of Modular Photonics’ process avoids waveguide crossovers. Unlike lithography,... The use of optics for data transmission in local area networks has seen the emergence of many different types of multi-mode optical fibre over the past 30 years. This started with 100 micron core fibre followed with the OM1 fibre standard back in 1989. OM1 fibres are graded-index fibres with a 62. 5 µm diameter core and a numerical aperture of 0. 275, featuring an overfill launch (OFL) bandwidth of 200 MHz × km at 850 nm wavelength. The large core and large numerical aperture of OM1 fibres facilitated efficient coupling of light from LEDs into the fibre as for instance used in 622 Mbps transceivers. With the requirement for increased data rates a new type of graded-index fibre, OM2, was standardized in 1998 to enable Gigabit Ethernet using lasers as a source rather than LEDs. Unlike OM1 fibres, the OM2 fibre features a smaller 50 µm graded index core and a lower numerical aperture of 0. 2 but a larger OFL bandwidth of 500 MHz × km to accommodate for the increased data rates. With the emergence of 10 Gigabit Ethernet a new type of fibre was required, so-called laser optimized OM3. The fibre was standardized in 2002 and features identical core diameter and numerical aperture as OM2 fibres, however careful design of the graded-index profile enables an increased OFL bandwidth of 2000 MHz × km. The introduction of 40 Gigabit Ethernet and 100 Gigabit Ethernet saw yet another improvement of the 50 µm core graded-index fibres, namely OM4.... Modular Photonics uses a proprietary laser inscription process to create 3-dimensional photonic circuits inside glass substrates. The mask-less process enables rapid prototyping of high-performance photonic circuits. It can be scaled from small prototyping runs of individual circuits to fabricate entire wafers full of circuits. Modular Photonics’ services encompass the design, fabrication, testing and packaging of photonic circuits. Benefits: Fast turn-around within weeks – faster to market and significantly reduces development costs Modular Photonics’ process is entirely mask-less. Designs created on a computer can be realised with the click of a button. This enables rapid iteration between design and testing to refine the circuit and the circuit’s performance. As a result, the customer is faster to market and it keeps the development costs low. Small volume prototyping to large volume production runs There is no capital expenditure for a mask and the throughput of the fabrication process results in low complexity circuits being fabricated within a few seconds. Yet, the process can be seamlessly scaled to fabricate entire glass wafers of photonic circuits. One-stop-shop: design, fabrication, testing and packaging Modular Photonics is vertically integrated. It can rely on a team of specialists for designing, fabricating and testing of photonic circuits. Moreover, Modular Photonics has a proven platform for packaging photonic circuits and can pigtail the devices to single-mode, few-mode and multi-mode fibres and fibre arrays as well as polarization maintaining fibres. 3D photonic devices not possible with standard lithography The 3-dimensional freedom of Modular Photonics’ process avoids waveguide crossovers. Unlike lithography,... The LPMUX series of mode multiplexers can be used for high speed multi-mode data transmission via mode-division multiplexing (MDM). LPMUX is compatible with next generation networks based on few-mode fibre (FMF). LPMUX3 Ultra-broadband mode multiplexer for the LP01, LP11a and LP11b modes of few-mode fibre. VIEW LPMUX6 (Prototype) Mode multiplexer for the LP01, LP11a, LP11b, LP02, LP21a and LP21b modes of a few-mode fibre. VIEW OMPlex is a passive retrofit technology boosting the data speeds of existing 50 and 62. 5 micron multi-mode fibre (MMF) networks. It supports 1G, 10G and 40G over 1 mile of multi-mode fibre, future proofing the network and avoiding the need to recable. OMPlex & OMPlex Pro Entry-level retrofit devices for 1 port. Suitable for upgrading a single multi-mode fibre link for up to 40G transmission. VIEW OMPlex-R Rack-based version of OMPlex with up to 24 ports. Effective way to increase speeds of multiple multi-mode fibre links. VIEW OMPlex 2M Next generation OMPlex with 2x the capacity of single-mode fibre across high speed multi-mode links. VIEW Optical fibre is used for the vast majority of communications carrying nearly all internet communications and phone calls. Optical fibres are flexible and transparent, and are typically made of glass or plastic with a diameter slightly greater than that of a human hair. Optical fibres allow for much greater bandwidth transmission and cover longer distances than standard electrical cables. Conventional optical fibres usually consist of a glass core surrounded by a cladding of a different glass with lower refractive index which allows light to be guided in the core by total internal reflection. Depending on the size of the core, optical fibres can support one or more propagation paths known as modes. The most commonly used fibres in long-distance transmission are single-mode fibres which as their name suggests only support a single propagation path along the fibre core. This ensures that pulses of light do not spread out along the length of the fibre which would otherwise lower the achievable data rates or bandwidth. Since single-mode fibres have smaller cores it is more challenging to connect two fibres together due to the smaller tolerances. Multi-mode fibre is commonly used in short-haul local networks because its larger core size means joining and connecting the fibre is easier. The larger core however means that more propagation paths are possible along the length of the fibre, which means that a pulse of light spreads out along the length of the fibre, limiting the data rate possible. This has motivated the replacement of old... Optical fibre is the backbone of all global internet communication. Every day, more than 100 exabytes of data is transferred across optical fibres; this is the same as transferring the gigabyte equivalent of all movies ever made, every five minutes. In simple terms, it’s a lot of data. Due to the basic human desire to communicate, the internet data demand is exponentially increasing. The total internet data demand has more than tripled over the last 5 years. However, there is a fundamental limit to how much data can be carried across currently deployed single-mode optical fibres. This is known as the nonlinear Shannon limit, and it is caused by optical nonlinearities intrinsic to the fibre design and material. This capacity limit has been reached by using different wavelengths, polarizations and encoding techniques. As a result, new technologies are required to further expand the transmission capacity and avoid the capacity crunch. The most promising technology is space-division multiplexing. Figure 1: The increase in fibre capacity over the decades, with space division multiplexing representing the next frontier. Courtesy: Royal Society Publishing. The basic idea of space-division multiplexing is to either have multiple single-mode optical cores within a common optical cladding, or to use a larger few-moded optical fibre. In both cases, the transmission capacity increases proportionally with the number of single-mode cores or the number of modes supported by the few-moded optical fibre, respectively. In recent demonstrations few-moded multicore fibers have also seen use to further increase the data rates. Space-division multiplexing... Optical fibre comes in two general forms, single-mode and multi-mode. Single-mode fibre (small core) supports just a single propagation pathway through the fibre, whereas multi-mode fibre (large core) allows for various different pathways for light to travel along the fibre. In the latter case the ‘modes’ or ‘light patterns’ which travel a longer pathlength arrive later at the end of the fibre than the shorter pathlength ‘modes. ’ When there are a large number of modes excited in the fibre this results in pulses of light spreading along the fibre. This intrinsically limits the pulse rate and hence the data rate possible when using multi-mode fibre. On the other hand, in a single-mode fibre light that travels along its length does not experience the same pulse spreading or so-called modal dispersion.   Figure 1: Pulse spreading due to modal dispersion in multi-mode fibre. This pulse spreading means that a series of pulses in a multi-mode fibre will eventually begin to overlap. This severely limits the transmission reach possible as the pulse rate increases. Conversely, for a given fibre link length it limits the data rates possible. Note that the multi-mode fibre commonly used in fibre networks is OM1 (with >2000 modes at a wavelength of 850 nm) and OM2,3,4 (>680 modes at a wavelength of 850 nm). Multi-mode fibre typically has a core diameter of 50 or 62. 5 microns (i. e. easy to align) compared to a much smaller ~8 microns (difficult to align) for single-mode fibre. For example,... Tapered waveguide couplers are related to standard fibre couplers (power splitters), with the main difference usually being that an approximately adiabatic taper is introduced into one or both of the waveguides . If the cross-sectional variation of the device is sufficiently slow, power transfers between the waveguides provided that the propagation constants of the modes cross somewhere along the taper. The advantages of these devices compared with standard directional couplers include much lower wavelength-dependence and increased dimensional tolerances, although at the expense of increased device footprint. Figure 1: (a) Schematic of a tapered waveguide coupler with counter tapered cores A and B, and (b) the propagation constant crossover. The precise taper shape is immaterial, provided it varies sufficiently slowly . Standard directional couplers on the other hand rely on the interference of normal modes and therefore tend to be very sensitive to the precise parameters, such as wavelength. As suggested the parameter sensitivity of standard directional couplers can however be resolved by introducing approximately adiabatic tapers into one or both of the waveguides. The case of a single-mode tapered waveguide coupler is represented in the schematic of Fig. 1. In this case the waveguide cores are counter tapered. In a tapered coupler the propagation constant difference between the two waveguides and the coupling coefficient, vary along the length of the device. The principles of tapered waveguide couplers also extend beyond the realms of single-mode waveguides and also apply to few- or multi-mode waveguides. Moreover, the power transfer can be between... Upgrading MMF Networks without Recabling – OMPlex Series The OMPlex series by Modular Photonics is suitable for future proofing OM1, 2, 3 and 4 multi-mode fibre and has been validated using 10G, 40G, 100G and 4 x 200G transmission over more than 1 mile of high speed multi-mode fibre. The OMPlex series can also be used in Quantum key distribution applications. ENQUIRE NOW Benefits Cost Benefit to You? Install OMPlex and your choice of transceivers for as little as $4k compared to $10k for recabling 1 mile of fibre. Time Benefit? OMPlex installs in as little as 1 hour. https://www. modularphotonics. com/wp-content/uploads/Cabling-Award-Video-with-Music. mp4 Speed Applications OMPlex is used in Data Centres, Colleges, Student Housing, Hospitals, Stadiums, Malls and more. Compatibility OMPlex is compatible with CWDM and DWDM and dual-band (1310 nm, 1550 nm). Datasheets/Flyers OMPlex: DataSheet/Flyer OMPlex Pro : DataSheet/Flyer OMPlex 2M (2 mode): DataSheet/Flyer OMPlex Consumer Guide: DataSheet/Flyer Part Numbering For OMPlex Part Numbering Click Here. Video Related Products OMPlex-R The OMPlex technology also features in our rack-based solutions (with up to 48 cores). Click here for more details on OMPlex-RVIEW Contact us for more information on OMPlex ENQUIRE NOW Unleashing the full potential of existing multi-mode fibre infrastructure - OMPlex R Series Modular Photonics offers a simple plug-in rack-based solution (OMPlex-R) that greatly enhances the capacity of existing fibre infrastructures future proofing the network. It allows for effortless installation and does not require electrical connections. ENQUIRE NOW Benefits The rapidly growing data demand, driven by machine learning, cloud computing, virtual reality and high definition media streaming, means that existing multi-mode optical fibre infrastructure has reached its capacity limit. Multi-mode optical fibres are limited in their capacity and reach. They have found extensive use as backbones in large buildings and multi-building Data Centres campuses such as Schools, Hospitals, Shopping Centres, etc. Their widespread use is due to their relatively low cost, in particular with respect to endpoint hardware. To date costly re-cabling, resulting in building works and service interruptions, has been required in order to upgrade the fibre capacity. Modular Photonics offers a simple plug-in rack-based solution (OMPlex-R) that greatly enhances the capacity of existing fibre infrastructures future proofing the network. It allows for effortless installation and does not require electrical connections. Single-mode performance across multi-mode fibre. Modular Photonics’ technology relies on selective mode excitation or mode conditioning. Multi-mode fibres support a large number of propagation modes – our technology accesses individual modes, avoiding modal dispersion, and enabling single-mode fibre performance across high speed multi-mode optical fibre. OMPlex-R by Modular Photonics therefore allows for state-of-the art single-mode transceivers to be operated with the legacy multi-mode fibre links allowing for up... Twice the performance of single-mode fibre across legacy multi-mode fibre - OMPlex 2M Series Connecting OMPlex 2M devices to the ends of OM multi-mode fibre allows for bidirectional communication across a single fibre, or aggregation of two data streams across a fibre pair, while achieving single-mode performance over each channel of legacy multi-mode fibre. OMPlex 2M by Modular Photonics allows for future-proofing your fibre networks without recabling, allowing for state-of-the-art data rates and transmission ranges. ENQUIRE NOW Features Two-mode (LP01, LP11) propagation in legacy OM multi-mode fibre Bidirectional operation across a single fibre Two data channels in parallel across a fibre pair Dual-Band: 1310 nm, 1550 nm Cost-effective alternative to recabling for future-proofing MM fibre networks Compact integrated package or rack-based solutions Speed Applications OMPlex is used in Data Centres, Colleges, Student Housing, Hospitals, Stadiums, Malls and more. Compatibility OMPlex is compatible with CWDM and DWDM and dual-band (1310 nm, 1550 nm). Datasheets/Flyers OMPlex Pro: DataSheet/Flyer OMPlex 2M : DataSheet/Flyer Part Numbering For OMPlex Part Numbering Click Here. Related Products OMPlex Entry-level retrofit device for 1 port. VIEW Contact us for more information on OMPlex 2M ENQUIRE NOW Mode Multiplexers - LPMUX Series Space-Division Multiplexing has grown remarkably over the last few years. SDM typically involves using the different modes of few- or multi-mode optical fibres as unique data channels such that the capacity of the optical fibre can be scaled. One of the key challenges with this approach is finding a practical way of actually exciting and separating the fibre modes. The mode multiplexers developed by Modular Photonics overcome this challenge with market-leading performance. They can be used for Research & Teaching in space-division multiplexing, fibre sensing and nonlinear optics. The LPMUX series of multiplexers are based on integrated tapered mode couplers allowing for several standard single-mode inputs to be selectively converted into the individual LP modes of a few- or multi-mode fibre. The LPMUX mode multiplexers allow for low loss, high mode-selectivity and ultra-wideband performance beyond the telecommunications bands. The entry-level LPMUX3 multiplexer can be used for multiplexing or demultiplexing of the LP01, LP11a and LP11b modes. ENQUIRE NOW Benefits The LPMUX Series of mode multiplexers offer state-of-the-art performance in terms of all key performance metrics. The LPMUX3-1550 device allows for cost-effective multiplexing of the LP01, LP11a and LP11b modes of a few-mode fibre across the S+C+L bands. The insertion losses are typically around 1-2 dB, the crosstalk is as low as -25 dB, and the mode extinction ratios are > 18 dB. The inputs are standard single-mode fibre (SMF-28e+) that are connectorized with FC/PC connectors (but can be user-specified). The output few-mode fibre is commercially-available... Mode-group selective excitation of 6 modes - LPMUX6 Series (Prototype Stage) The LPMUX6 by Modular Photonics allows for the selective excitation of 3 mode groups of a few-mode fibre with low insertion losses. The LPMUX6 operates across the S+C+L telecommunications bands and is ideal for telecommunications and quantum research applications. ENQUIRE NOW Features Compact integrated chip Mode-group selective excitation of 6 modes: LP01, LP11a, LP11b, LP02, LP21a, and LP21b S+C+L band operation Low insertion losses High mode extinction ratios Applications Space-division multiplexing Multi-parameter distributed fibre sensing Datasheets/Flyers LPMUX6 Data Sheet Related Products LPMUX3 Ultra-broadband mode multiplexer for the LP01, LP11a and LP11b modes of few-mode fibre. VIEW Contact us for more information on LPMUX6 ENQUIRE NOW Japan ArchNext Co. , LTD Sanko Building 602 2-14-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan TEL: +81-3-6264-7830 FAX: +81-3-6219-7282 Mobile: +81-90-9567-0375 http://archnext. co. jp/home Email I-WAVE Corporation Nishigin Mid Bldg. 4F, 1-11-8 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0031, Japan TEL: +81-3-3562-8662 FAX : +81-3-3562-8664 www. i-waveco. com Email China LUSTER LightTech Group Co. ,LTD. Building No. 7, Yard No. 13, Cuihu Nanhuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China, 100094 TEL: 8610-52348570 FAX: 8610-52348699 Mobile：+86 188 0129 3900 (wechat) www. lusterinc. com Email Other Regions Modular Photonics Australia, PTY. LTD. The Australian Hearing Hub Building W1A, Level 4 North, North Ryde, NSW 2109, Australia TEL: +61 2 9850 7056 modularphotonics. com Email Modular Photonics is a young and rapidly growing company manufacturing novel Photonics Integrated Circuits that increase internet data rates in optical fibre. We are also developing optical products for cyber security and smart infrastructure markets, with applications in hospitals, education campuses, data centres, defence and transport installations. We are establishing a stronger technical sales capacity and are looking for someone with substantial experience in the optical fibre component industry. If you are interested in finding out more please send your CV to info@modularphotonics. com Modular Photonics' MCMUX series are state-of-the-art 3D waveguide-based multicore fibre fanout devices. The MCMUX devices are suitable for Data Centre interconnectivity when using next generation multicore optical fibres. MCMUX devices offer small footprint and ultra-low insertion losses. The MCMUX fanout devices can be tailor made to suit all commercially available multicore fibres. Modular Photonics’ OMPlex retrofit technology enables existing legacy multi-mode (OM1-4, 50 and 62. 5 micron) fibre to be operated like a single-mode fibre when using single-mode transceivers. This retrofit technology therefore avoids the need for recabling, avoiding expensive service interruptions or building works in data centres. The technology allows for upgrades to 10G, 40G and beyond over links as long as 2 km. For more information on how this solution can seamlessly upgrade and future proof your multi-mode fibre network please contact us. Case Study: The OMPlex Pro and OMPlex devices have recently been validated in a data centre in Australia at up to 40 Gbps and 10 Gbps, respectively, across multiple connectors consisting of MTP trunk cabling. Modular Photonics’ OMPlex retrofit technology enables existing legacy multi-mode (OM1-4, 50 and 62. 5 micron) fibre to be operated like a single-mode fibre when using single-mode transceivers. This retrofit technology therefore avoids the need for recabling, avoiding expensive service interruptions or building works. The technology can be applied in various multi-building campuses such as Schools, Universities, Technology Parks and Hospitals. The technology allows for upgrades of 10G, 40G and beyond over links as long as 2 km. The technology can improve connectivity in hub and spoke style networks used in many business campuses with cost savings and minimal disruption to operations during the upgrade. For more information on how this solution can seamlessly upgrade and future proof your multi-mode fibre network please contact us. For a university campus casestudy using OMPlex technology click here. Modular Photonics’ OMPlex retrofit technology enables existing legacy multi-mode (OM1-4, 50 and 62. 5 micron) fibre to be operated like a single-mode fibre when using single-mode transceivers. This retrofit technology avoids recabling and major building works when upgrading and future proofing legacy multi-mode networks in large concrete monoliths such as sports arenas and shopping malls. The technology allows for upgrades of 10G, 40G and beyond over links as long as 2 km. For more information on how this solution can upgrade your multi-mode fibre network please contact us. Case Study: In a recent implementation 2 different 1 mile links of OM1 fibre, linking different stadiums in a large sport complex in Australia, were upgraded from 100 Mb/s to 10G using OMPlex Pro. This was achieved in as little as 1 hour installation. Modular Photonics’ OMPlex retrofit technology enables existing legacy multi-mode (OM1-4, 50 and 62. 5 micron) fibre to be operated like a single-mode fibre when using single-mode transceivers. This retrofit technology therefore avoids the need for dangerous and expensive recabling within the mining sector. The technology allows for upgrades of 10G, 40G or beyond over links as long as 2 km. OMPlex can be used to improve voice-over-fibre in below ground mines and speed up the data rates in LAN associated with processing plant in above ground operations. For more information on how this solution can upgrade and future proof your legacy multi-mode fibre network please contact us. OFC 2026 ExhibitionFebruary 6, 2026 Modular Photonics will be exhibiting its latest products at the 2026 OFC Exhibition in Los Angeles from 17-19 March. Looking forwards to seeing you there! Read more Optica Membership MembershipJuly 21, 2025 Modular Photonics is thrilled to join the Optica community. Read more SCHOTT Licence Agreement PartnershipsJuly 17, 2025 Modular Photonics is thrilled to announce the signing of a license agreement with SCHOTT (Germany) for Aldente Glass — a cutting-edge material purpose-engineered for ultra-low loss photonic chips and ultrafast laser inscription. The exceptionally low optical loss of Aldente Glass unlocks new potential across quantum communications and next-gen telecommunications. Read more MCMUX Debut in US ExhibitionApril 21, 2025 Excited to have debuted our Multicore Fibre Fan-out modules (MCMUX) at OFC 2025, marking their first release in the U. S. market. The strong interest received since reinforces the growing demand for innovative optical solutions tailored to the changing needs of our partners and customers. We look forward to building on this momentum! Read more OFC 2025 ExhibitionMarch 3, 2025 Modular Photonics will be participating at the OFC 2025 Exhibition in San Francisco from 1-3 April. We look forwards to showcasing our latest products at Booth # 2858. Read more Awards Recognition AwardsOctober 15, 2024 Modular Photonics is honoured to add its 2024 Cabling Innovators Award to its growing list of accolades. This award recognizes Modular Photonics’ MCMUX series developed to multiplex multicore optical fibres in next generation telecommunications networks. Read more 2024 CIM Award AwardsSeptember 17, 2024... ## Posts - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics will be exhibiting its latest products at the 2026 OFC Exhibition in Los Angeles from 17-19 March. Looking forwards to seeing you there! - Categories: Membership Modular Photonics is thrilled to join the Optica community. - Categories: Partnerships Modular Photonics is thrilled to announce the signing of a license agreement with SCHOTT (Germany) for Aldente Glass — a cutting-edge material purpose-engineered for ultra-low loss photonic chips and ultrafast laser inscription. The exceptionally low optical loss of Aldente Glass unlocks new potential across quantum communications and next-gen telecommunications. - Categories: Exhibition Excited to have debuted our Multicore Fibre Fan-out modules (MCMUX) at OFC 2025, marking their first release in the U. S. market. The strong interest received since reinforces the growing demand for innovative optical solutions tailored to the changing needs of our partners and customers. We look forward to building on this momentum! - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics will be participating at the OFC 2025 Exhibition in San Francisco from 1-3 April. We look forwards to showcasing our latest products at Booth # 2858. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics is honoured to add its 2024 Cabling Innovators Award to its growing list of accolades. This award recognizes Modular Photonics’ MCMUX series developed to multiplex multicore optical fibres in next generation telecommunications networks. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics is honored to receive a 2024 Cabling Installation and Maintenance Innovators Platinum Award. The award recognizes Modular Photonics' innovative MCMUX technology which allows for multicore fibre to be multiplexed with ultra-low insertion loss. - Categories: Presentation Modular Photonics' CEO Professor Mick Withford will be a speaker next week on July 25 at the innovationAus. com Industry Papers' Sydney Forum. He will be presenting on the advanced glass microfabrication techniques that have enabled Modular Photonics' telecommunications technologies. - Categories: Presentation Modular Photonics is excited to launch its latest product line the new industry-leading MCMUX series of compact and ultralow loss fan-in and fan-out devices for multicore fibres. The MCMUX devices are being offered for commercially available 4 and 7-core multicore fibre or can be customized to client supplied multicore fibre. Applications include high density data centre interconnects, fibre sensing and space-division multiplexing. - Categories: Partnerships Discover how OMPlex can enhance your multimode fibre capacity by 1000X without the need for disruptive recabling to single-mode fibre. Click the link below to access a new white paper by Belden on how OMPlex technology works, when it can be used and how it performed in a recent case study conducted by Belden on a university campus. OMPlex White Paper Link - Categories: Presentation CEO Mick Withford represents Modular Photonics at the 2024 LESANZ conference in Sydney, Australia. - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics will be showcasing its products at the 2023 Las Vegas BICSI Fall Exhibition from 10-14 September. Be sure to check us out at Booth # 2221 - Categories: Uncategorized Modular Photonics is thrilled to be listed as one of Australia's Top 50 Innovative Manufacturers for 2023. - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics is excited to be showcasing its latest products at OFC in San Diego, California, next week from 7-9 March. Be sure to come by the booth #6305 next week! - Categories: Partnerships Modular Photonics signs license deal for new low loss glass. This represents a strategic step for the company as it is the first glass to be purpose engineered for laser written 3D integrated photonic chips. - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics will be showcasing its hyperscale data centre products at the Australia Pavilion of the Taiwan Smart City Summit and Expo, March 22-25. Our thanks to Austrade Taipei for this unique opportunity! - Categories: Exhibition Fantastic to see Modular Photonics featured on the The Brilliant's list of "10 times Aussie innovations made the world a better place. " Full article is available at: https://thebrilliant. com. au/case-studies/10-times-aussie-innovations-made-the-world-a-better-place/ - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics is delighted to be a Silver Sponsor for today's Connect21 event. CEO Mick Withford spoke with Patrick McLaughlin, Chief Editor of Cabling, Installation and Maintenance magazine. For the product showcase video see below: https://vimeo. com/user86743626/review/533551478/a8e2eecbba - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics will be showcasing its tech at the upcoming virtual BICSI Winter Conference (28 Feb to 4 March). - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics is proud to serve as a silver sponsor of the Connect 21 virtual event. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics is thrilled to win a 2020 Cabling Installation & Maintenance (CIM) Platinum Innovators Award. Platinum awards go to products, projects, and programs that are deemed by CIM to be superb, offering groundbreaking approaches, or establishing new levels of performance. - Categories: Exhibition Only 5 days to go until BICSI Fall! Be sure to join us at our virtual booth from 27 September - 1 October. - Categories: Partnerships Modular Photonics is excited to welcome Apparent Power as our new distribution partner in Dubai. In conjunction with our attendance at BICSI EMEA - it represents a concerted effort to break into the Middle East market. - Categories: Exhibition Here's a glimpse of Modular Photonics' 2020 BICSI Fall Virtual Exhibition Booth. We look forward to showcasing our technology during the exhibition hosted September 27 - October 1 and will be available to answer any questions. - Categories: Partnerships Modular Photonics' OMPlex Pro technology has been successfully trialled at the Sydney Olympic Park and other sports venues within Sydney. Installation within hours. Enquire today to see how OMPlex Pro could extend the life of your legacy multi-mode fibre. - Categories: Uncategorized Modular Photonics is growing its custom photonic integrated circuit (PIC) service. Our services encompass the design, fabrication, testing and packaging of 3D photonic circuits with rapid turnaround of only a few weeks. Current applications include Telecommunications and Datacomm, Sensing, LiDAR and Quantum Computing. - Categories: Partnerships Upgrading of a local school's comms cabinets. This involved inspection, cleaning and connection of the Modular Photonics' OMPlex modules all within a matter of a couple of hours giving new life to the old multi-mode fibre links. - Categories: Uncategorized Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Modular Photonics’ fabrication facilities in Sydney, Australia have remained fully operational having implemented multiple stringent safeguards. In spite of these difficult times, Modular Photonics has been fortunate enough to see a growth in sales during the first half of 2020. We could not have achieved this without the outstanding support of our suppliers and customers. We thank you. - Categories: Presentation Modular Photonics' CTO Dr Simon Gross will be giving an invited talk at OFC in San Diego on Wednesday 11 March. The presentation "Ultrafast Laser-written Sub-components for Space Division Multiplexing" will touch on technologies behind Modular Photonics' products. - Categories: Presentation Modular Photonics' CEO Mick Withford featured as a panelist at the Prism Awards Winners Panel on Thursday 6 February at the Industry Stage at Photonics West in San Francisco. - Categories: Presentation Modular Photonics' CEO Mick Withford presents at the Leaders, Innovators & Disruptors Networking event at the Macquarie Incubator, pitched at entrepreneurs / start-ups. - Categories: Exhibition Another busy day at BICSI Las Vegas with strong interest in our OMPlex solution . - Categories: Presentation Modular Photonics' CEO pitching our products at the BICSI Fall Exhibition. - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics is currently showcasing its products at the Las Vegas BICSI Fall Exhibition until Thursday October 3. Be sure to check us out. We look forwards to engaging with US fibre installers and network solutions providers. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics is very proud to announce that our CTO Dr Simon Gross has been awarded a prestigious Menzies Foundation Science Entrepreneurship Fellowship in the Future Industries category at the 2019 CSIRO ON Impact Awards night in Melbourne! - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics will be exhibiting its latest products at Bicsi Las Vegas next month! Be sure to check us out! - Categories: Presentation Modular Photonics' CEO Mick Withford will be presenting our products at the Data Center Dynamics Conference in Sydney on August 15. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics is honoured to be shortlisted as an Australian Technologies Competition Semi-finalists. Modular Photonics was one of 33 Semi-finalists selected from over 200 applicants. - Categories: Presentation Modular Photonics' CEO Mick Withford was honoured to have the opportunity to talk about how we use light to control light at Vivid in Sydney with a talk entitled "Shaped Light - Shaping the Internet. " - Categories: Presentation CEO Mick Withford presents at BICSI Canberra on 22 May. Modular Photonics appreciates this opportunity especially given the large amounts of outdated multi-mode LANs in our nations capital city and the strong need for ever increasing data speeds using retrofit technologies such as our OMPlex single-mode emulators. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics has been honored as a Lightwave Innovation Reviews High-Score Recipient in the category Optical Components. Judges noting that “the product can be used in legacy LAN infrastructures in SMBs and enterprises that have large installed base of MMF. It is a unique way to upgrade the network without having to recable with every upgrade – saving the end-user loads of money. ” - Categories: Membership Modular Photonics is proud to become a corporate member of the Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) body. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics wins the international SPIE and Photonics Media 2019 Prism Award for Photonics Innovation – Optics and Optomechatronics category! There were a total of 170 applicants, 30 finalists and 10 category winners. Finalists included large multinationals and 2 startups, of which we were one. The award was collected by CEO Mick Withford at a gala at Photonics West in San Francisco. Our OMPlex product range, enables the education and health sectors to upgrade their fibre networks, at low cost, without having to recable. - Categories: Partnerships This is planned to form the basis of a new product family for Modular Photonics. - Categories: Membership They will explore the possibilities of using OMPlex in defence applications. - Categories: Presentation OMPlex Retrofit Devices - Now with less than 1dB loss! OMPlex are retrofit devices boosting the data speeds of existing multi-mode fibre 40G (MMF) networks, supporting 1G, 10G and 40G over 2 km of MMF overcoming the need to recable to single-mode fibre. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics is honoured to be selected as one of the 2019 Prism Award finalists in the category Optics & Optomechanics. Click here for more details. - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics exhibits its latest technology at the Macquarie Park Innovation District (MPID) showcase in Sydney. - Categories: Presentation Modular Photonics CEO Mick Withford will be presenting at the “What’s New, What does it do? ” BICSI Fall (San Antonio, Texas) session on Tuesday the 11th September. , discussing Modular Photonics’ latest products. - Categories: Awards Congratulations to Modular Photonics’ CTO Dr Simon Gross for winning a NSW Tall Poppy Science Award for his contributions to photonics. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics is honoured to win an award at the Engineers Australia’s Australian Engineering Excellence Awards (AEEA). - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics is proud to announce that it is the 2018 Winner of the NSW State iAwards for Consumer Markets. The iAwards honours both companies at the cutting edge of technology innovation and leading professionals across the digital economy in Australia. Most importantly, the iAwards recognises the achievements of home-grown Australian innovators. - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics exhibits the OMPlex technology at CeBIT Australia in Sydney. - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics’ OFC booth which featured its OMPlex retrofit technology for increasing the capacity of multi-mode fibre networks gained significant interest at this year’s Exhibition in San Diego, USA. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics is honoured to have received 2 awards at the recent Tech23 event in Sydney including the Austrade Going Global Award. - Categories: Uncategorized CEO Michael Withford will be showcasing Modular Photonics at the Spark Festival in Sydney on Monday 16th October. - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics’ ECOC booth which included a live 40G demo over 2 km of OM1 fibre using its OMPlex retrofit technology gained significant interest at this year’s Exhibition in Goteburg, Sweden. - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics hosted a showcase event with industry leaders in Sydney on August 9 to formally launch its new technology which enables a 100x boost in data transmission rates (40G) over legacy multi-mode fibre networks. - Categories: Presentation Modular Photonics announces OMPlex, a compact device connecting to the ends of OM1-4 multi-mode fibre that allows for single-mode performance extending the transmission length to several kilometres for 10G, 40G and beyond. The technology relies on the exclusive excitation of the fundamental mode in multi-mode fibre. OMPlex future proofs multi-mode fibre networks without requiring fibre recabling, building works or major service interruptions. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics’ Chief Technical Officer Dr Simon Gross has been honoured as one of the MIT Technology Review EmTech Asia top 10 Innovators Under 35. This award recognises superb technical work which promises to change the world. As an honouree Dr Gross has been invited to present a 3-minute elevator pitch at EmTech Asia in February. As a finalist Dr Gross also automatically qualifies for the 2017 Global List of the world’s top Innovators Under 35 – of which Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Tesla’s JB Straubel and Google’s Sergey Brin have all been included in previous years. - Categories: Exhibition Modular Photonics will be showcasing their technology at the upcoming Photonics West Exhibition in the Moscone Center, San Francisco. Come along and check out our technology at the North Hall Booth # 4361/4363 from 31 January to 2 February. - Categories: Awards Modular Photonics co-founder Dr. Nicolas Riesen is awarded the Australian Optical Society (AOS) Technical Optics Prize for 2016. - Categories: Uncategorized Please join us in paying tribute to the late Professor John D. Love (1942-2016) at the Photonics and Fibre Technology Conference in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Nicolas Riesen will give a talk about John’s life and career on 06 September. Professor John Love was instrumental in the founding of Modular Photonics. He will be greatly missed. - Categories: Presentation Dr. Nicolas Riesen will be presenting our latest research, “Femtosecond Laser Written Integrated Spatial Multiplexers for Few-Mode Multicore Fibre,” at the 42nd European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC) which is held during 18-22 September in Düsseldorf, Germany.  For further information or to meet Dr. Riesen at ECOC to discuss Modular Photonics products or potential partnerships contact nriesen@modularphotonics. com. - Categories: Exhibition Come along to our distributor ArchNext’s booth B26 at the Optoelectronics and Communications Conference (OECC) Exhibition at the Toki Messe Niigata Convention Centre, Japan. The latest LPMUX-3-1550 nm will be on display from 4-6 July. - Categories: Presentation The technology behind our ultra-broadband integrated mode multiplexers will be presented at the upcoming 2015 European Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO-Europe). Dr. Simon Gross will be presenting the paper “Femtosecond laser written integrated passive mode-multiplexers,” on Sunday 21 June at 9:45 am. Presentation: CI-1. 5. - Categories: Presentation The technology used in the Modular Photonics LPMUX3 will be discussed in an upcoming presentation at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) 2015.  Feel free to come along to the presentation on Wednesday 25 March (W3B. 2 – 14:00). > # Modular Photonics > Modular Photonics makes photonic integrated circuit (PIC) products for future-proofing fibre optic networks, including multimode, few-mode, and multicore fibre technologies. ## Products - [OMPlex Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/omplex/): An upgrade solution that delivers single-mode performance over existing OM1–OM4 multimode fibre links, enabling speeds up to 100G without recabling. Validated for 10G and 40G over more than 1 km of high-speed multimode fibre. Reduces cost and avoids service interruptions for enterprise network upgrades. - [LPMUX Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/lpmux/): A mode multiplexer for few-mode fibre (FMF) that enables individual connection to each spatial mode, supporting mode-division multiplexing (MDM) for high-speed data transmission. Ultra-broadband, low-loss, and high mode extinction. Compatible with next-generation FMF networks and quantum technology applications. - [MCMUX Series](https://www.modularphotonics.com/mcmux-series/): Compact, ultra-low-loss fan-in/fan-out connectors for multicore fibre (MCF), supporting commercially available 4-core and 7-core fibres or custom configurations. Optimised for low insertion loss, low crosstalk, and low return loss across common telecom bands. Applications include high-density data centre interconnects, fibre sensing, and space-division multiplexing. ## More Information - [All Products](https://www.modularphotonics.com/products/): Full product listing including Custom PICs. - [Datasheets](https://www.modularphotonics.com/quicklink-datasheets/): Technical datasheets for all product series. - [Markets](https://www.modularphotonics.com/markets/): Industries served, including data centres, enterprise and campus networks, sports arenas and malls, and mining. - [Resources](https://www.modularphotonics.com/resources/): Technical resources and application notes. - [News & Press](https://www.modularphotonics.com/news-press/): Latest announcements and media coverage. - [Contact](https://www.modularphotonics.com/contact-us/): Sales enquiries and support. - [Distributors](https://www.modularphotonics.com/sales/): Find a local distributor. - [About Modular Photonics](https://www.modularphotonics.com/about-us/): Company background and mission.