Free Space Optics (FSO) is a line-of-sight technology that uses lasers to provide optical bandwidth connections. Currently, Free Space Optics are capable of up to 2.5 Gbps of data, voice and video communications through the air, allowing optical connectivity without requiring fiber-optic cable or wireless spectrum licenses. Free Space Optics require light, which can be focused by using either light emitting diodes (LEDs) or lasers (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation). The use of lasers is a simple concept similar to optical transmissions using fiber-optic cables; the only difference is the medium. Light travels through air faster than it does through glass, so it is fair to classify Free Space Optics as optical communications at the speed of light.

Free Space Optics (FSO) technology is relatively simple. It's based on connectivity between FSO units, each consisting of an optical transceiver with a laser transmitter and a receiver to provide full duplex (bi-directional) capability. Each FSO unit uses a high-power optical source (i.e. laser), plus a lens that transmits light through the atmosphere to another lens receiving the information. The receiving lens connects to a high-sensitivity receiver via optical fiber. FSO technology requires no spectrum licensing. FSO is easily upgradeable, and its open interfaces support equipment from a variety of vendors, which helps service providers protect their investment in embedded telecommunications infrastructures.

LaserBit

LaserBit's modular product line offers high level of flexibility keeping the user friendly approach in focus for long haul applications. The modular design makes field upgrade and troubleshooting fast and easy. Multiple transmitter modules provide redundant data transmission. Adjustable transmitter optical system allows custom configuration of the system for specific installations. The product range consists of three product groups based on their operational distance. These are LB- 1500 , LB-2500 and LB-5000 series systems with maximum distance ranges of 1500m, 2500m and 5000m respectively. Similarly to PINTO and PRONTO models the supported applications include data, voice and converged solutions with industry standard interfaces. Eight transmitters and the Automatic Inbound Power Control ensures outstanding system reliability of LB-5000 units even at 5000m distance. The robust yet flexible structure makes the products ideal for carriers and service providers and offers cost effective long range connectivity for enterprises.

LightPointe

FlightLite
The lightest and most compact member of the Flight Optical Transport family, FlightLite is the choice of Enterprise IT professionals around the world. The FlightLite is excellent for LAN connectivity at a fraction of the price of fiber-optic cable. LightPointe's years of research and work with FSO has resulted in the industry's best Enterprise FSO system available.

FlightLite-G
FlightLite-G is the industry's first gigabit product designed specifically for Enterprise customers. The product is based on a single-beam design powered by four lasers to provide reliable connectivity through the air.

FlightLite-G is the next evolution in Enterprise product progression, based upon the proven and deployed FlightLite family of FSO equipment, each model developed by our international engineering teams and manufactured in a German facility with care and precision to deliver quality and performance.

FlightStrata
The FlightStrata -- all new for 2003 -- takes the proven multiple-beam technology of LightPointe to the next level. The FlightStrata's new optical transmitter and receiver lens layout enables greater performance in many deployments through improved link margin, while Optical Beam Shaping (OBS), in conjunction with Automatic Power Control (APC) delivers performance to address changing atmospherics and building movement. The FlightStrata system transmits four redundant beams of light that overlap and adjust when needed through Multi-Beam Array Tracking (MBAT) technology.

The combination of rotational optics, MBAT and APC means even greater link margins, which translate into improved performance. The FlightStrata is available in eight models to deliver connectivity of 52 Mbps to 1.25 Gbps. To learn which product is right for you, please contact us. A LightPointe professional will be happy to provide a network FSO link analysis so you can begin experiencing the benefits of FSO through increased bandwidth and lower overall network operation costs. The FlightStrata is the flagship of the Flight Optical Transport family, the same FSO gear that is deployed by more major Carriers and Enterprises than any other company. We are pleased to introduce the FlightStrata and its many new performance features with only minimal additional costs.

FlightStrata-G
FlightStrata-G is the Gig-E Free-Space Optics (FSO) product for carriers and high-end enterprises. FlightStrata-G and FlightStrata are the industry's only FSO systems that incorporate multiple-beam array tracking for enhanced stability to address building sway; automatic power control, which provides power adjustment to respond to changes in the atmosphere; and optical beam shaping for greater FSO efficiency and performance.

FlightStrata-G takes the best features of the popular FlightSpectrum 1.25/1000 fixed four-beam Gig-E system and delivers greater performance that you demand to build the most powerful networks. We are redefining Broadband so you can redefine your network through lower costs, greater flexibility and productivity.

FlightAPex
Updated for 2003, the FlightApex is the FSO industry's highest bandwidth gear at full-duplex speeds of 2.5 Gbps. Developed for Carrier applications and the only product of its kind on the market, the FlightApex is recommended for distances up to 1000 meters. The FlightApex utilizes Multi-Beam Array Tracking (MBAT) and redundant beams that deliver 16x the power of a single Tx/Rx system. The multi-beam system delivers controlled beam divergence (spreading) to address building movement and atmospherics. The FlightApex is optimal for metro network ring closures, ultra high-bandwidth access and redundancy.