Creating New Value in the Era of
Ultra-High-Speed, High-Capacity Communications
Plastic Optical Fiber : Connecting You to the Next Generation
As society and the market environment change dramatically with accelerating technological advances, Nitto is working to develop solutions to social issues. One such solution is the Plastic Optical Fiber (POF), which contributes to technological innovation for ultra-high-speed, high-capacity communications.
Features
Nitto's POF is a new optical fiber developed by combining optical design technology cultivated in optical films and extrusion molding technology, etc. In contrast with electrical cables, it is lightweight and noise-resistant; compared with glass optical fiber, it is superior in terms of flexibility and processing. It is expected to be used in every possible industry.
Lightweight and Very Flexible, Allowing Installation in Narrow Spaces
In addition to it featuring high-speed transmission, our POF is both lightweight and highly flexible. This reduces the risk of disconnection due to bending, or it being stepped on, or twisted, etc. It can also be used for wiring inside narrow devices, allowing you to save on space.
Active Optical Cable Utilizes the Advantages of POF
In addition to POF, Nitto has developed a unique photoelectric conversion module that integrally molds an flexible printed circuit and a polymer optical waveguide in a sheet form. This is the industry's first Active Optical Cable (AOC) combining these components. It will enable stable high-capacity data transmission, such as 4K and 8K video, over cables that are thin, light, and flexible.
Use Cases
In addition to the high connection reliability inherent to wired connections, Nitto's AOCs are both lightweight and flexible. These features will contribute to every possible situation including connecting with virtual reality (VR) and 4K/8K displays that are expected to become widespread, installation in an increasing number of data centers, and making telemedicine and automated driving a reality.
Solution
Active Optical Cable Compatible with USB Type-C® Connector
Introducing our AOC with USB Type-C® connector that utilizes Nitto's POF, and is increasingly being adopted in a variety of devices.
Product Form
Nitto develops various types of products in unison, from materials to components and even AOCs that become the finished product. From materials to finished products, we are engaged in comprehensive product design and quality control.
Fiber
Graded Index (GI) type Plastic Optical Fiber, capable of high-speed communication.
Cable
Hybrid cables containing metal wires are also available, in the form of a cladding around the fiber.
Patch Cable
A cable with an optical connector that enables it to be inserted and removed from the optical module.
Optical Module
The flexible printed circuit and polymer optical waveguide are integrally molded to achieve Nitto's unique thin structure.
Active Optical Cable
These cables are compliant with various standards, and can be connected and used with devices as they are.
Our Vision
Making the Ultra-Smart Society More Accessible with "Connective Technology"
Through Optical Communications
Introducing our vision of the optical communications business for the advent of an ultra-smart society,
in which all things are connected through communication.