SOMERSET, N.J., Feb. 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- EMCORE Corporation (Nasdaq:EMKR), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite, and wireless communications markets, today announced that it has released a small form factor version of its successful 10GBASE-LX4 (LX4) module, used in 10Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) applications. The new reduced size X2 module is roughly half the size of the XENPAK unit and supports topside mounting on the host PCB. This module continues to fully support the 10GbE, IEEE 802.3ae-2002 standard.
The small form factor LX4 module in an X2 form factor offers all of the functionality of Emcore's XENPAK units. LX4 modules offer a single interface that can transmit over both multimode fiber and single-mode fiber. It is the only solution approved by the IEEE that can enable 10GbE connectivity over 300m over multimode fiber, as well as 10km of single-mode fiber. By the end of 2006 it is estimated the number of X2 ports shipping will begin to surpass XENPAK. Emcore has identified this rapid expansion of the small form factor 10GbE X2 segment as a significant market opportunity for its new product.
Dr. Robert Bryan, Vice President and General Manager of Emcore's Fiber Optics Division, said, "Emcore has leveraged its extensive experience with LX4 technologies to enable the release of this reliable, high quality, very competitive X2-LX4 product. We anticipate a strong market reception and successful ramp for these small form factor 10GbE modules. These new modules will also enhance system vendors' options for interfacing with the large installed base of LX4 ports which have already been deployed by end users."
Emcore is the leading supplier in the LX4 segment, with over 10,000 XENPAK units shipped in 2004. This product experience provides a strong foundation for its new small form factor versions. Together, Emcore's LX4, CX4 and EX4 modules support 10GbE over the full range of Workgroup, Enterprise, Campus and Metropolitan Area Networks, offering a distance range at 10-gigabit speeds from 1m to 40km. Pluggable X2 and XENPAK form factors enable a "Pay-as-You-Populate" cost structure during installation. Modular interconnects, such as X2 and XENPAK, are inserted into pluggable port slots in switches, routers, servers or storage systems.
About EMCORE
EMCORE Corporation offers a broad portfolio of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite, and wireless communications markets. The company's integrated solutions philosophy embodies state-of-the-art technology, material science expertise, and a shared vision of our customer's goals and objectives to be leaders in the transport of voice, data, and video over copper, hybrid fiber/coax (HFC), fiber, satellite, and wireless networks. EMCORE's solutions include: optical components and subsystems for fiber-to-the-premise, cable television, and high speed data and telecommunications networks; solar cells, solar panels, and fiber optic ground station links for global satellite communications; and electronic materials for high bandwidth wireless communications systems, such as Wi-Fi Internet access and cell phones. Through its joint venture participation in GELcore, LLC, EMCORE plays a vital role in developing and commercializing next-generation High-Brightness LED technology for use in the general and specialty illumination markets. For further information about EMCORE, visit http://www.emcore.com.
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