Physics in Canada / La Physique au Canada - 2010 (66.4)

MPB Technologies Inc. – Major Contribution to the Laser Field

Author(s)
Morrel P. Bachynski
Institution
MPB Technologies Inc.

MPB Technologies Inc. has developed world leading technology based on non-linear distributed Raman amplification which permits optical fiber communications over unrepeatered span lengths greater than 500 km.  These innovations have been incorporated into "systems ready" telecom modules which have attracted the attention of international telecom giants who have become MPB's prime customers.  More than 95% of MPB's business [all of which has been driven from this technology niche] is export.