Highland Technology Released New Optical Converter
The Model J736 provides high-voltage signal conversion for specialized industrial and lab applications.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Semiconductors
Highland Technology has launched the Model J736, a high-voltage optical-to-electrical converter designed to handle precision signal conversion. The device integrates into high-speed systems requiring stable, high-strength output.
Why it matters
Engineers and researchers in the city's tech sector often rely on ultra-low jitter components for stable data transmission. This new model offers an alternative for high-voltage signal management using standard fiberoptic connections.
The Model J736 supports signals up to 15 MHz with an adjustable output amplitude of 0.8 V to 20 V. Performance metrics include jitter below 10 picoseconds RMS and typical 1 nanosecond rise and fall times.
The players
Highland Technology
A manufacturer of precision electronic and fiberoptic instrumentation.
The details
The unit converts fiber-coupled optical signals into electrical signals via an ST fiberoptic connector and gold-plated SMA jack. Users adjust the analog input thresholds and output voltage using onboard trimpots. The device utilizes a T577 GaN output driver and maintains compatibility with the manufacturer's existing J720 and J724 converters.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: The Model J736 was introduced to the market.
Across the Bay
This release follows the integration of the T577 GaN output driver into precision instrumentation platforms. It mirrors a broader local trend of upgrading specialized lab hardware to accommodate modern gallium-nitride power efficiency standards.
Tech professionals integrating this hardware can now swap in the J736 for legacy J720 or J724 units. The device is compatible with 850 nm and 1310 nm to 1550 nm wavelengths to match existing fiber installations.
The takeaway
The J736 simplifies high-voltage signal conversion for those already working with Highland Technology's J-series ecosystem. Check the technical specifications for your specific fiberoptic mode size, as the unit supports both 62.5/125 um and 9/125 um variants.
Further reading
For more on industry hardware developments, visit Semiconductors.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Microwave Journal.
