COTSWORKS News

COTSWORKS is now reselling Luciol's LOR hi-resolution OTDR. The LOR series of fiber optic testers are portable units with a touchscreen, computer based system with easy to navigate user interface, and patent pending photon counting technology that eliminates dead zones and provides accuracy to look through avionics cables and troubleshoot areas of concern as small as a few inches. "We are pleased to have COTSWORKS reselling and supporting our products for aerospace customers in the USA" says Bruno Huttner, General Manager. Evaluation units, custom cable interfaces, and avionics kits are available along with the LOR series from COTSWORKS.

October, 2009: Pocket fiber-testers good for MMF, SMF and POF http://cim-media.com/portal/wts/cgmcrxbNkFaq7i8qkuvhycmxnBnsa
Kingfisher's KI 9600 and KI 9800 models can be securely clipped to a shirt pocket. The 9600 performs basic testing needs and features interchangeable connectors, while the 9800 can handle MMF, SMF, and POF. Contact COTSWORKS for more information.

July, 2009: Cleveland, OH. COTSWORKS, LLC, a leader in fiber optic connectivity solutions for harsh environments including military, aerospace, and industrial applications, announced the release of an 850nm SX standard 100Mbps to 4Gbps speed opto-electric transceiver with better than industrial temperature operation. The RJ-SX family of transceivers can operate under industry standard protocols such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or Infiniband, as well as mil/aero specific ones such as AFDX and ARINC 818. Key advantages over alternative solutions are:

1. Approximately 1/3 the size of commercial transceivers reduces board space requirement

2. Surface mount and screw mount board attach ensures rugged operation and ease of assembly

3. SFF-8472 diagnostics and monitoring enables real-time feedback and predictive failure support

4. 40 to 95C temperature operation for military, aerospace, and industrial operation

5. One board design with speed options of 100Mb to 4Gbps support simplifies ordering, support, and reduces cost

6. Screw mount laser/receiver to board to case mechanism prevents cable insertion or removal damage in the field

7. Non-RoHS support

8. Standard or high powered VCSELs with LC connector or pigtail configurations

9. Separate power planes for Tx and Rx prevents catastrophic failures

10. Active design and support available from English speaking USA citizens

December, 2008: Cleveland, OH and Skaneateles, NY. COTSWORKS is now represented by Empire Technical Associates. COTSWORKS growth in the aerospace and defense businesses as well as new opportunities in Industrial networking will now be better served in the upstate New York area with the excellent technical sales staff at Empire. “Our product line continues to fill out with our RJ form factor transceivers, optical test equipment, and harsh environment optics for mission critical applications” says Ken Applebaum, Director at COTSWORKS. “We look forward to a great relationship with Empire in helping us to serve our current and new customer base in the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse-Binghampton area.” COTSWORKS is now in its four year of operation and is approaching both ISO 9000 and AS9100 certification. “We have worked in optics and RF for many years and are excited to sell a high quality line of rugged optical components and network equipment” commented Mark Rossi, President of Empire.

November, 2007: Cleveland, OH COTSWORKS joins the Ohio Aerospace Institute Small Business Network. As a growing aerospace company located in a state that focuses on aviation manufacturing, COTSWORKS is excited to be a part of the research and networking expertise that OAI has to offer. “With Industry sponsors such as GE Aviation and Boeing, we are excited to be a part of first class team of our customers and the industry experts at OAI” said COTSWORKS Director Ken Applebaum. Mike Heil, President and CEO of OAI added “we are pleased to add COTSWORKS to our growing industry network showing that Ohio is a center of innovation for aerospace work.” More information about OAI can be found online at http://www.oai.org/working/members/index.html.

May 2007: As of May 16th, 2007, COTSWORKS is now represented in Europe by Laser 2000.

November 2006: Cleveland, OH - COTSWORKS extends its Filament Product line of Bi-Directional SFF transceivers to support 1000 Base speeds. Filament products are -40 to 85C operating temperature, MIL 883 rated, and come with full case composition and testing analysis. COTSWORKS offers parts in LC and SC connector options or pigtailed with many types of fiber and connectors. COTSWORKS ruggedizes Filament with various types of conformal coating including Parylene.

June 2006: Cleveland, OH - COTSWORKS now offers ruggedized 1000, 2.5, and 4 G duplex SFF transceivers for rugged environments. Utilizing the highest quality VCSEL optics, the SFF line of transceivers offer -40 to 85 C operating temperature, MIL 883 rating, and come with case composition and testing analysis. COTSWORKS ruggedizes Filament with various types of conformal coating including Parylene.

January, 2006 Cleveland, OH - Champion Optical Technology Services announced the release of Linkbright optical fiber. Linkbright can be ordered in any color even with process or spot color matching specifications. Linkbright has an extremely high bend radius and operating temperature but is more cost effective than most aerospace grade fiber optic cables.

January, 2006 Cleveland, OH - Champion Optical Technology Services announced the industry's first aerospace ready single fiber transceiver in the MSA 2x5 industry standard form factor (SFF). Named Filament, the product family includes 100BaseX modules that meet or exceed MIL-STD 883 requirements for temperature, moisture resistance, tri-axis vibration, and physical shock. COTSWORKS ruggedizes Filament with various types of conformal coating including Parylene.