Update on POCIT portable optical communicators: VideoBeam and EtherBeam

G. Stephen Mecherle; Terry L. Holcomb

doi:10.1117/12.384319

2 May 2000 Update on POCIT portable optical communicators: VideoBeam and EtherBeam

G. Stephen Mecherle, Terry L. Holcomb

Proceedings Volume 3932, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies XII; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384319
Event: Symposium on High-Power Lasers and Applications, 2000, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

LDSC is developing the POCIT^TM (Portable Optical Communication Integrated Transceiver) family of products which includes VideoBeam^TM and the latest addition, EtherBeam^TM. Each is a full duplex portable laser communicator: VideoBeam^TM providing near-broadcast- quality analog video and stereo audio, and EtherBeam^TM providing standard Ethernet connectivity. Each POCIT^TM transceiver consists of a 3.5-pound unit with a binocular- type form factor, which can be manually pointed, tripod- mounted or gyro-stabilized. Both units have an operational range of over two miles (clear air) with excellent jam- resistance and low probability of interception characteristics. The transmission wavelength of 1550 nm enables Class 1 eyesafe operation (ANSI, IEC). The POCIT^TM units are ideally suited for numerous military scenarios, surveillance/espionage, industrial precious mineral exploration, and campus video teleconferencing applications. VideoBeam will be available second quarter 2000, followed by EtherBeam in third quarter 2000.

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G. Stephen Mecherle and Terry L. Holcomb "Update on POCIT portable optical communicators: VideoBeam and EtherBeam", Proc. SPIE 3932, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies XII, (2 May 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384319

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