Thursday, 13 March
13:00 - 16:00
Expo Theater II - South, Exhibit Hall A

POF Symposium at OFC 2014

COMOSS provides a variety of Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) solutions to its customers. With the advantage of easy and quick connection, low cost, EMI free and stable bandwidth, POF is popular in Military, Medical, Industrial control system and home network applications. Contact COMOSS for a total solution inquiry.

Company Contact:
COMOSS ELECTRONICS Inc.
Taipei Taiwan
Tel: +886 226882498
Web: http://pof.comoss.com/
Email: sales@comoss.com.tw

The deadline for submitting an abstract to POF2103 is approaching: Friday, June 7, 2013. Don't forget to submit your paper before June 7 to participate in this important international Optical Fiber event.

Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts (1 page only) via the Abstracts Submission page. The manuscripts must be prepared according to the topics and guidelines provided on the POF2013 website - www.pof2013.org.br.

The following special talks are already confirmed:

* Prof. Dr. Ann Mescher - University of Washington USA

"MOLECULAR ORDERING EFFECTS ON REFRACTIVE INDEX IN POLYMER OPTICAL FIBER"

* Dr. Katerina Krebber - Federal Institute for Materials Research, Germany
"POF SENSORS - APPLICATIONS AND FUTURE DEMANDS"

* Prof. Dr. Yasuhiro Koike - Keio University, Faculty of Science and Technology, Japan
"NEW TRENDS IN POF FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS"

* Prof. Dr. Hans Poisel - University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg, Polymer Optical Fiber Application Center
"POWER OVER POLYMER OPTICAL FIBERS - AN OVERVIEW"

* Prof. Joseba Zubia - University of the Basque Country

"LOW-COST CURRENT AND TIP TIMING-TIP CLEARANCE MEASUREMENT SENSORS BASE ON PLASTIC OPTICAL FIBERS"

* Dr. Alexis Mendez - President of MCH Engineering LLC
SPECIAL TUTORIAL: "OPTICAL FIBER BRAGG GRATING SENSORS: PRINCIPLES, TYPES & APPLICATIONS - A SHORT COURSE"

New Important Features:

- New and recent pictures of Buzios are available at the POF2013 website.

- Available now for acquisition during your registration: low prices for booking four nights at the POF2013 venue hotel, and a transfer shuttle between Rio de Janeiro International Airport and Buzios (round-trip).

For more information contact:

Prof. Dr. Marcelo M. Werneck
POF2013 Chair
Coordenador
Laboratório de Instrumentação e Fotônica (LIF)
COPPE-Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Tel: +55(21)25628200
PO Box 68564 - Cidade Universitária
Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
21941-972
www.lif.coppe.ufrj.br
COPPE: 50 ANOS ANTECIPANDO O FUTURO
Fábio Vieira Batista de Nazaré, M.Sc.

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POF2013 Local Organizing Committee
Programa de Engenharia Elétrica - COPPE
Laboratório de Instrumentação e Fotônica
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
PO Box 68564 Rio de Janeiro RJ Brasil 21941-972
Tel:(+ 55 21) 25628200, Ext. 218
www.lif.coppe.ufrj.br
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The 22nd International Conference on Plastic Optical Fibers
Buzios - Brazil, September 11 -13, 2013
Visit: www.pof2013.org.br

POF Symposium at OFC/NFOEC 2013
13:00 - 17:00
Location: Expo Theater III
Wednesday 20 March, 2013

The Plastic Optical Fiber Trade Organization (POFTO) is organizing a POF Symposium during OFC/NFOEC 2013 that will cover recent developments in POF technology,applications,technical standards, industry progress,and new markets. Speakers from around the world will review opportunities for POF in areas such as Gigabit POF, high-temperature POF, aerospace & automobile applications, home networking,IPTV, consumer devices, and POF sensors, among others.

Introduction/Moderator
Dr. Hui Pan
Chief Economist
Plastic Optical Fiber Trade Organization & Information Gatekeepers, Inc.

13:00-13:30
Latest Research Findings at KPRI for Face-to-Face Communication
Dr. Yasuhiro Koike
Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, Japan
Director, Keio Photonics Research Institute (KPRI)
Prof. Tetsuya Toma*
Deputy Director, Keio Photonics Research Institute
* speaker

13:30-14:00
Products and Technologies for Commercial Deployment of Gigabit POF Networks
Dr. Whitney R. White
Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer
Chromis Fiberoptics, Inc., USA

14:00-14:30
Large Area High Speed Photo Detectors Enabling 10 Gbps and Beyond over 1 mm POF
Sven Loquai*, Bernhard Schmauss, Florian Winkler, Engelbert Hartl, Stefan Wabra, Olaf Ziemann
POFAC, Germany
* speaker

14:30-15:00
Red and Cyan LEDs for Gigabit Data Transmission over 1 mm POF
Juri Vinogradov*, Roman Kruglov, Martin Bloos, Sven Loquai, Olaf Ziemann
POFAC, Germany
Jin-Wei Shi, Kai-Lun Chi
National Central University, Taiwan
* speaker

15:00-15:30
Ultra High Speed Optical Slip Rings with POF
Prof. Olaf Ziemann
POFAC, Germany

15:30-16:00
High Bitrate POF Transmission Has Become a Reality with G.hn
Marco Dietrich
Vice President Engineering
ELCON Systemtechnik, Germany

16:00-16:30
Multi-Dimensional Modulation Schemes in POF Transmission Systems
Dr. Christian-A. Bunge
Professor, Univ. of Applied Sciences
Deutsche Telekom AG Hochschule für Telekommunikation Leipzig, Germany

16:30-17:00
POF 2013 Program Overview
Prof. Marcelo M. Werneck
Coordinator
Laboratório de Instrumentação e Fotônica (LIF)
COPPE-Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

In addition to the technical program, an accompanying POF Pavilion on the exhibit floor will allow companies to showcase their latest POF products and technologies. Researchers and attendees can bring their problems and receive design advice on POF solutions from industry experts.

For more information, contact Dr. Hui Pan, POFTO, Tel: +1-617-782-5033, email:
hpan@igigroup.com

Binghamton, NY – In supporting Gigabit data transfer over polymer fiber, ELII is introducing two polymer cable assemblies. Both are capable of delivering 1.25 Gbps signal over POF up to 30 meters. The wire used is a 1 mm core Graded Index (GI) POF. These assemblies are intended to mate with the respective pcb mount connectors also introduced by ELII.

• • Gigabit IDB form factor
• • Gigabit SMI form factor
  

Both connectors have the same features with the exception in the latching mechanism. The Gigabit SMI has a friction latch where the IDB has a snap type latching for a more positive retention

These connectors mate with the respective cable assemblies, also provided by ELII, in a distance of 30 m with Graded Index (GI) POF.

Electronic Links International, Inc. assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions in the information contained in this document. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional information about Electronic Links International, Inc. is available at www.electronic-links.com

Binghamton, NY – In supporting Gigabit data transfer over polymer fiber, ELII is introducing two board mount connectors. Both are capable of delivering 1.25 Gbps signal over POF.


The Tx and Rx are red RCLED (Resonant Cavity Light Emitting Diode). These two connectors are:

• • Gigabit SMI form factor
• • Gigabit IDB form factor
  

Both connectors have the same features with the exception in the latching mechanism. The Gigabit SMI has a friction latch where the IDB has a snap type latching for a more positive retention.

Key Features: • Visible light source • -20 to + 70 C • Single 3.3 V power supply • Eye safe

Applications: • Printers • Medical equipment • Machine vision systems • Gigabit Ethernet LAN

These connectors mate with the respective cable assemblies, also provided by ELII, in a distance of 30 m with Graded Index (GI) POF.

Electronic Links International, Inc. assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions in the information contained in this document. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional information about Electronic Links International, Inc. is available at www.electronic-links.com

Binghamton, NY – In supporting data delivery, based on the MIL-38999 requirements, ELII is introducing a family of cable assemblies using a 1 mm core polymer cable with an operating temperature of -55 to 105 C.

The product will be showed at OFC in the Los Angeles Convention Center on March 6-8, Booth #2733. www.OFCNFOEC.org

Electronic Links International, Inc. assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions in the informationcontained in this document. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional information about Electronic Links International, Inc., is available at www.electronic-links.com

Click here to download original release (PDF Link)

Typical Applications • Military ground vehicles • Military aircraft • Commercial aircraft • Radar • Battle field equipment

Characteristic of the assemblies: • Robust pins and sockets • Lower cost than typical glass fiber termination • No cross talk, low weight • Contact wire assembly is achieved by gluing • Alignment sleeve

POF Symposium at OFC/NFOEC 2012

The Plastic Optical Fiber Trade Organization (POFTO) is organizing a POF Symposium during OFC/NFOEC 2012 that will cover recent developments in POF technology, applications, technical standards, and new markets. Speakers from around the world will review opportunities for POF in areas such as Gigabit POF, high-temperature POF, aerospace applications, home networking, IPTV, consumer devices, smart grid, and solar energy, among others. More information coming soon.

Updated Schedule for POF Symposium at OFC/NFOEC 2012

Wednesday, March 7
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 8
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Plastic Optical Fiber Trade Organization (POFTO) is organizing a POF Symposium during OFC/NFOEC 2012 that will cover recent developments in POF technology, applications, technical standards, and new markets. Speakers from around the world will review opportunities for POF in areas such as Gigabit POF, high-temperature POF, aerospace applications, home networking, IPTV, consumer devices, smart grid, and solar energy, among others. 

Wednesday, March 7, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

POF Technologies, Applications, Standards and New Markets

1:00 – 1:20 p.m.
Products and Technologies for Commercial Deployment of Gigabit POF Communication
Dr. Whitney White, Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer
Chromis Fiberoptics, Inc., USA

1:20 – 1:40 p.m.
New POF Cables for Residential Applications
Kazuki Nakamura, Director, Opto-Device Department
Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd., Japan

1:40 – 2:00 p.m.
Optical Sources for Next Generation POF Links
Dr. Klein Johnson, Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer
Vixar, Inc., USA

2:00 – 2:20 p.m.
Ultra-low Power Optical Links in Portable Consumer Devices
Holger Hoeltke, Managing Director
Silicon Line GmbH, Germany

2:20 – 2:40 p.m.
RCLED-based Gigabit Devices for POF Communications
Dr. John Lambkin, Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer
Firecomms, Ltd. Ireland

2:40 – 3:00 p.m.
Recent Results On 10Gbit/s Data Transmission Over Large-Core POF
Dr. Roman Kruglov, Project Manager, System Simulations
POF-AC, University of Applied Sciences, "Georg Simon Ohm" Nuernberg, Germany

3:00 – 3:20 p.m.
Microstructured Polymer Optical Fibers (mPOF) for Data Transmission
Dr. Alexander Argyros, Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer
Kiriama Pty Ltd, Australia

3:20 – 3:40 p.m.
Current Status of the Standardization Activities for 1-Gbit/s Transmission Over 50 M Standard Step-Index Polymer Optical Fiber
Dr. Christian-A. Bunge, Professor, Univ. of Applied Sciences
Deutsche Telekom AG Hochschule für Telekommunikation Leipzig, Germany

3:40 – 4:00 p.m.
POF Standards and Connectors
Paul M. Mulligan, President and CEO
FiberFin Inc., USA
Chairman, POFTO Standards Committee and member of the SAE, TIA and ODVA

4:00 – 4:20 p.m.
POF – Beyond Today’s Home Networking Concepts and Performance: A Comparison of Technologies, Business Cases and Architectures for the Future Optical Home Networks
Josef Faller, Managing Director
Homefibre Digital Network GmbH, Austria

Thursday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

New Product and Company Introductions

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Fiber Optic Test Equipment
Bruce Robertson, Technical Director
Kingfisher International, Australia

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Reichenbach International Inc's POF Interconnect Applications & Product Features
Erich Reichenbach, Chief Executive Officer
Reichenbach International Inc., USA

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
New POF Products from COMOSS
Eden Tsai, Account Manager, Sales Department
COMOSS Electronic Co., Ltd., Taiwan

POF Technology and Applications Pavilion

POFTO is also organizing a POF Technology and Applications Pavilion where companies will demonstrate their products and technologies during the show. Attendees can bring their problems and receive design advice on POF solutions from industry experts.

Plastic Optical Fiber Trade Organization has been assigned exhibit space # 2733, which is 1000 square feet. You may review the location of your exhibit space by clicking on the following link: http://www.expocadweb.com/OFC12/ec/forms/attendee/indexTab.aspx

For more information on exhibiting as part of the POF Applications center, please contact Dr. Hui Pan.


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