Hamamatsu Photonics has developed a compact, low-cost optical transceiver for high-speed, cable-free data communication with rotating objects

2024/09/25
  • Hamamatsu Photonics K. K.
    Headquarters: 325-6, Sunayama-cho, Chuo-ku,
    Hamamatsu City, Japan
    President and CEO: Tadashi Maruno

Optical transceiver P16548-01AT

Optical transceiver P16548-01AT

Hamamatsu Photonics is proud to announce the development of the P16548-01AT, an optical transceiver for spatial light transmission, enabling cable-free optical data communication.

The P16548-01AT is a compact integrated optical transmitter and receiver that supports full-duplex bidirectional communication up to 1.25 gigabits per second (Gbps) over spatial distances up to 100 mm. It maintains consistent performance, even during communication between a stationary object and those rotating 360 degrees.

In addition to short-range board-to-board communication, this optical transceiver is ideal for data communication equipment with rotating mechanisms such as robotic manipulator arms, and omni-directional cameras. This new solution overcomes the limitations of traditional slip rings*, offering a reliable, maintenance-free alternative.

Sample products and evaluation kits will be available from Tuesday, October 1, for domestic and overseas manufacturers across industries such as transportation, industrial machinery, medical devices, cameras, connectors, and many more.

* Slip ring: A connector that transmits electrical signals between a rotating and a stationary object. In systems with rotating mechanisms, they allow communication without cable tangling.