N.P. PHOTONICS, INC. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: N212-106

N.P. PHOTONICS, INC. — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.

Amount
$140,000
Agency
Department of Defense · Navy
Program / Phase
SBIR · Phase I
Topic
N212-106
Solicitation
21.2
NAICS
Place of performance
AZ
Period
2021-09-09 → 2022-03-14

Description

Fast low-loss optical switches capable of continuously variable coupling ratios between the two inputs/outputs are in great demand for radio-frequency applications on avionic platforms.  NP Photonics proposes to develop a compact and robust 2×2 optical switch based on our unique magneto-optical fiber technology and micro-optics packaging capability. In the Phase I program, we will demonstrate the feasibility of developing a fast optical switch at 1.55 microns based on magneto-optical fiber. Fast low-loss uninterrupted optical switches at 1.55 microns, meeting or exceeding the requirements of the Navy’s applications, will be developed and delivered in Phase II.