Key features Free space, wireless communication Full Duplex Wire Speed Connectivity at 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Speed Secure data transmission Lightweight compact design Quick installation and redeployment Transparent Operation IEEE 802 3u compiant

The PICO series of products from LaserBit sets a new standard for Free Space Optical transmission systems. It provides simple and easy to install solution that is unique in laser based networking.

PICO is more competitively priced than 2.4 GHz radio and its performance is about ten times higher. LaserBit's PICO range offers cost effective, reliable and secure laser based free space optical transmission for local area networks (LAN) at full 200 Mbps Fast Ethernet wire speed (FDX mode).

The transmission carries data using a concentrated laser beam and a unique modulation technique is employed to ensures error free data transfer over distances of up to 150 meter. Transparent and wire speed data transfer together with virtually zero latency ensures that the PICO system can be easily integrated into any environment.

The PICO series use laser light as a transmission medium. As with all LaserBit systems this means that frequency licenses are not required and transmission is not affected by electro-magnetic interference. The data transmission via a laser beam is secure as it is extremely hard to intercept, and cannot be detected by spectrum analysers. In the case of a PICO system the laser link is considered a "virtual" fibre in the air, which is then converted to electrical interfaces.

Typical applications

Replace lower speed leased lines or radio links
Interconnection LAN's in campus or industrial environments
Up to 170 metres
PABX to PABX connection
High bandwidth connection to the Internet
VoIP applications
Temporary installations
Emergency backup