TILBA®-LOS is a ground-to-ground solution developed by Cailabs, enabling bidirectional optical communication at 10 Gbps beyond 10 km range. It leverages our expertise in turbulence mitigation, enabling us to manage atmospheric turbulence during transmission significantly enhancing the stability and resilience of the optical link.
Line-of-sight optical communication terminals
TILBA®-LOS (line-of-sight) enables high throughput point‑to‑point optical links (10 Gbps) over long distances (25 km). Designed for free‑space optical communications, TILBA®‑LOS delivers discreet, secure links that are resilient to atmospheric turbulence, leveraging Cailabs’ proprietary patented technology.
Operational optical links
TILBA®‑LOS is an operational solution, deployed in the field across multiple environments (urban, rural, and maritime). The system is currently used by customers and operated continuously over distances exceeding 25 km.
Commercial
deployment
Continuous 24/7 demonstration in Rennes
Integrated with existing telecom tower infrastructure
TILBA®-LOS has already been installed and fully operated by a customer in a civil infrastructure environment over a 27km link. A 24/7 operational demonstration at 10 Gbps over 16 km is also deployed in Rennes, France, showcasing long-term reliability in real conditions.
Secure communications in radio silence
TILBA®‑LOS provides an alternative to traditional radiofrequency (RF) solutions by enabling high‑data‑rate communications without RF emissions. This allows operations in RF‑silent mode, with low probability of detection and interception, and resistance to jamming.
The system features low thermal and electromagnetic signatures, making the link undetectable by conventional means. The absence of spectrum licensing constraints further simplifies deployment.
Cailabs’ expertise
TILBA®‑LOS integrates the proprietary TILBA®‑IBC technology, reducing the impact of atmospheric turbulence. This approach improves link stability and ensures higher availability in challenging environmental conditions.
Fully compatible with standard telecom infrastructure, the system can be deployed on various platforms (tripods, masts, antennas) and adapted to fixed, mobile, maritime, or airborne applications.
FAQ
TILBA®-LOS enables secure and stealthy ultra-directional laser communications that are undetectable by traditional RF sensors and immune to jamming.
TILBA®-LOS can operate in relay configuration, allowing data to be transmitted from one terminal to another seamlessly. This architecture enables a fully meshed optical network, where each node can receive, amplify, and retransmit the optical signal to extend range and coverage.
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