MBRYONICS is integrating Pilot Photonics’ fast-switching, low-linewidth tunable lasers into its latest coherent transceiver architecture. The laser's ability to tune in nanoseconds is critical for managing optical Doppler compensation, a persistent challenge in high-speed coherent space communications. By utilizing Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) technology, the companies are creating lower-mass, power-efficient modules designed to meet the rigorous physical demands of the New Space sector.
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MBRYONICS Taps Pilot Photonics for Space-Grade Laser Transceivers
Two Irish deep-tech firms are joining forces to upgrade satellite connectivity, as MBRYONICS selects Pilot Photonics' ultra-fast tunable lasers for its new terabit-per-second transceivers. The partnership aims to satisfy the growing demand for high-speed, radiation-hardened optical hardware capable of operating in the extreme environment of space.
This collaboration follows MBRYONICS’ hosting of the pan-European STARlight Consortium in Dublin, where the company showcased its 25G-800G Bi-Directional Coherent Optical Transceiver. Backed by the €110M EU Chips Joint Undertaking, MBRYONICS is positioning itself to provide the fundamental infrastructure for a space-based internet. According to David Mackey, CTO of MBRYONICS, the decision to use Pilot’s hardware was driven by the need for components that balance maximum data throughput with extreme environmental resilience. Frank Smyth, CTO of Pilot Photonics, noted that the integration of their photonic engines into MBRYONICS’ systems underscores Ireland’s increasingly significant role in the global space technology market.
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