The microlaser product line is differentiated by its sub-nanosecond pulse widths with peak powers in the tens of kilowatts and repetition rates in the tens of kilohertz, as well as by its reliance on monolithic technology and intellectual property. Teem Photonics and JDS Uniphase officials said that current customers would be best served by a local owner capable of providing the Grenoble-based group more market focus, greater management attention and improved targeting of investments.
The parties also agreed that JDS Uniphase will continue to supply Teem Photonics with components critical to the manufacture of these differentiated microlasers, ensuring no disruption of customer supply. Financial details of the transaction, which is expected to close during the third quarter, were not disclosed.
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