High Power Optical Transmitter for Satellite Communications

Award Information

Agency: Department of Defense	Branch: Air Force	Award ID: 97165	Program Year/Program: 2010 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: F093-044-1949	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: AF 09-044	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: Fibertek, Inc.
13605 Dulles Technology Drive Herndon, VA -
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 1: Fiscal Year: 2010

Title: High Power Optical Transmitter for Satellite Communications

Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF

Contract: FA8750-10-C-0072

Award Amount: $99,332.00

Abstract:
Fibertek proposes an agile pulse- and modulation-format fiber-optic transmitter, that is compatible with free-space optical communication protocols, and is consistent with a space qualifiable roadmap. This leverages our recent and ongoing work on high power (Pavg > 10W) fiber-optic transmitters as well as WDM transmitters, to enable scaling to >10Gb/s links. Furthermore, careful choice of high-reliability and radiation tolerant fiber-optic component technologies will facilitate transition to a space qualifiable prototype. BENEFIT: (1) Ultrahigh bandwidth links via satellite between UAVs and ground control stations (2) Real-time links via LEO/GEO satellites for improved situational awareness (3) Alternative to existing RF satellite links for commercial customers

Principal Investigator:
Frank Kimpel
Principal Engineer
7034717671
fkimpel@fibertek.com

Business Contact:
Guy Beaghler
President
7034717671
gbeaghler@fibertek.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

Fibertek, Inc.
510 Herndon Parkway Herndon, VA 20170

EIN/Tax ID: 541255705

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No