This section provides an overview for optical amplifiers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 20 optical amplifier manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked optical amplifier companies as of November, 2024: 1.HYD TECHNOLOGY, 2.Telecom Engineering, Inc., 3.Optilab, LLC.
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An optical amplifier, or optical amp, boosts optical signals using a process driven by another light source, known as pump light. This light stimulates optical amplification material, exciting its electrons. These excited electrons then amplify the incoming optical signal through their interaction.
Optical amplifiers are crucial across a broad spectrum of applications. They extend the reach of laser communications, mitigate transmission losses in optical fiber networks, enhance the functionality of medical devices like optical fiber endoscopes and laser therapy equipment, and support advanced scientific tools including optical microscopes and spectrophotometers. Key advantages of optical amplifiers include their resistance to electrical interference, and the ability to support long-distance and high-speed data transmission.
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Thorlabs, Inc, established in Newton, NJ in 1989, is a manufacturer of photonics equipment for research, manufacturing, and biomedical applications. Their product portfolio includes optical components, for use in imaging, sensing, and spectroscopy applications, spectrometers and analyzers used for research and industrial applications, fiber optic components and photomultiplier tubes, and imaging devices that capture and measure light signals for diverse applications in scientific research. The company has sales offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, China, and Brazil.
RPMC Lasers, Inc. is an OEM laser supplier founded in 1996 and based in Missouri, USA. The company offers various laser technology products for the photonics industry. These products include fiber or solid-state optical laser amplifiers, wide wavelength laser diodes, and pulsed lasers. It also offers related accessories such as thin disc mount modules and heatsinks, as well as product customization for customers with unique project specifications. The company's products support client manufacturers in the medical, defense and research sectors.
Banner Engineering Corporation, established in 1966 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation products. They offer an extensive range of sensors, including proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, and limit switches, for detecting object presence, position, and speed. Additionally, Banner provides a different types of switches, such as pushbuttons, toggle switches, and rotary switches, to control electricity flow and offer system feedback. Their wide array of controls includes PLCs, HMIs, and motion controllers, enabling automation of industrial processes.
Lumentum Operations LLC, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with research and development, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide, is a manufacturer and supplier of optical and photonic components, devices, and equipment. The company's products include coherent transceivers, tunable transmission modules, and fiber and direct-diode lasers. It also supplies a range of specialty double-clad and triple-clad fiber cable. These products are used for data transmission, precise material processing, and micromachining. It serves sectors that include data centers, submarine networks, and aerospace.
Shenzhen htfuture Co., Ltd is a fiber optic products and WDM systematic solution manufacturer founded in Shenzhen, China in 2015. The company specializes in multiplexers, transceivers, patch cords and converters. Its products are used in industries, such as telecommunication, roadway safety, cloud computing and data centers. Its goods are used on a worldwide scale, but the manufacturer's main markets are China, Western Europe, South America and Southeast Asia. The firm is ISO 9001:2015 certified and holds multiple other certificates of compliance.
Nanjing KJT Electric Co., Ltd., headquartered in Nanjing, China, is a manufacturer specializing in sensor switches for industrial applications. Offering a diverse range of products, including proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, speed sensors, and wireless sensors. These sensors find widespread use in industrial machinery, automatic assembly lines, and various sectors like transportation, metallurgy, and food processing. The company holds certifications such as European CE safety certification, EU ROHS certification, ISO9001 quality supervision system certification, CCC, CQC, and explosion-proof certification.
YUEQING YUMO ELECTRIC CO.,LTD, founded in Zhejiang, China, in 2004 is a manufacturer of industrial automation control products. The company's product portfolio includes Programmable Logic Controller, Human Machine Interface, Photoelectric Switch, Proximity Switch, and Switching power supply. Their products find application in textile machinery Machinery, packaging machinery, wind power generation, and industrial assembly automation control field. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
Box Optronics Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2003 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of fiber optic solutions. The company’s comprehensive product range includes fiber optic modules such as SFP, SFP+, QSFP, XFP, and customized modules. Additionally, it offers fiber-coupled lasers at various wavelengths, and tailored lasers. The company also provides laser components, including laser diodes and laser drivers. With a broad reach spanning industries like telecom, industrial, medical, and defense, the company offers design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, and technical support services. It also holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring international standards in quality management.
Hangzhou DAYTAI Network Technologies Co., Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang, China, as a manufacturer of G/EPON, FTTH, digital TV, cable TV, and Ethernet networking products. The product list of the company includes FTTH Fiber Optic Drop Cable, 1x8 Fiber Optic Splitter, Fiber Optic Transmitter, and FTTH Optical Receiver, among others. These fiber optic products are pivotal in various industries, enabling high-speed data transfer in applications ranging from telecommunications to outdoor and industrial settings. The company caters to telecommunications, data centers, broadcasting, industrial automation, and military communications.
Shenzhen Sopto Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2009, stands as an eminent and inventive manufacturer and supplier of advanced optical communication products in China. The company specializes in developing cutting-edge fiber optic solutions for various industries.Devoted to driving optical innovation, Shenzhen Sopto Technology offers an extensive range of good-quality and unfailing products, including optical transceivers, fiber optic cables, and passive components. These solutions empower industries such as telecommunications, data centers, and broadcasting.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | HYD TECHNOLOGY |
12.5%
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2 | Telecom Engineering, Inc. |
12.5%
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3 | Optilab, LLC |
12.5%
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4 | Shenzhen Sopto Technology Co., Ltd |
12.5%
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5 | Thorlabs, Inc |
12.5%
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6 | Lumentum Operations LLC |
12.5%
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7 | Banner Engineering Corporation |
12.5%
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8 | RPMC Lasers, Inc. |
12.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the optical amplifier page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 7 | 58.3% |
United States of America | 5 | 41.7% |