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ICS launches its first VCSEL for quantum applications

What happened

Integrated Compound Semiconductors Ltd has launched its VCS894.6-DP VCSEL, designed for atomic clock and quantum magnetometer applications. The company is a spin-off from the University of Manchester focusing on RF and optical devices for telecom/datacom markets. Neutral: This is a niche, specialized product launch with no immediate, discernible impact on the supply, demand, or pricing of mainstream electronic components traded on the open market.

Impact and signal

Low impactImpact score: 15/100

Affected components and suppliers

VCSELQuantum Sensing Components

Integrated Compound Semiconductors Ltd

VCS894.6-DP

new-productquantumoptoelectronics

Source and time

Source: Semiconductor Today · 2/8/2022 · View original source

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ICS launches its first VCSEL for quantum applications

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