SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - January 21, 2009) - FOE Tokyo -- Finisar Corporation (
NASDAQ:
FNSR) today introduced WaveShaper, a family of programmable optical
processors, at the Fiber Optics Expo in Tokyo. These dynamically
reconfigurable optical processors can produce highly flexible wavelength
switching and filtering that is critical in DWDM system and component
testing, optical pulse shaping and control, and general optics research and
development. It is well-suited for telecom equipment and systems
manufacturers, R&D laboratories, and universities.
Based on Finisar's internally developed Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS)
technology, the WaveShaper processor family comprises the WaveShaper 1000E
Programmable Optical Filter and the WaveShaper 4000E Multiport Optical
Processor. Both instruments provide extremely fine control of optical
filtering and attenuation to combine the functionality of multiple optical
instruments into a single, high-performance platform. In addition, the
WaveShaper 4000E Multiport Optical Processor can generate the dynamically
reconfigurable filter profiles required for switching channels in a
Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS), greatly extending the range of functions
and tests available to users. Key features common to all members of the
WaveShaper family include:
-- Adjustable center frequency over a 4 THz optical range for both C and
L bands;
-- High extinction ratio (typically > 50dB) to remove unwanted signals
and maintain accuracy;
-- Independently programmable amplitude and phase to enable users to
create custom filters;
-- Alignment to ITU grid for simplified testing of DWDM transmission
channels; and
-- Support for both narrow-band (DWDM) and broad-band (short pulse)
system testing.
"The precision and flexibility of the WaveShaper 4000E is remarkable," said
Professor Arthur Lowery of Monash University, Australia. "While there are
other optical processors on the market, none of them offer the control,
programmability, or switching capabilities provided by Finisar's
WaveShaper."
Finisar acquired the WaveShaper portfolio during its recent merger with
Optium as part of efforts to expand its product portfolio beyond Finisar's
traditional markets. "WaveShaper represents a timely opportunity for
Finisar to leverage our unique technological capabilities into the Optical
Instrumentation market," said Simon Poole, Director of New Business
Ventures for Finisar Australia. "With the WaveShaper family of products we
are redefining the capabilities for optical wavelength processing in R&D
and product testing environments."
The WaveShaper 1000E and WaveShaper 4000E are shipping now. Finisar will
demonstrate WaveShaper in booth #2-30 at FOE this week in Tokyo and at
Photonics West booth #6605 in San Jose, California, January 27-29. For
more information about the WaveShaper product family, contact Finisar
Corporation at +1-408-548-1000, send email to
sales@finisar.com or visit
www.finisar.com/WaveShaper.
About Finisar
Finisar Corporation (
NASDAQ:
FNSR) is a global technology leader for fiber
optic subsystems and network test systems that enable high-speed voice,
video and data communications for networking, storage, wireless, and cable
TV applications. For more than 20 years, Finisar has provided critical
optics technologies to system manufacturers to meet the increasing demands
for network bandwidth and storage. Finisar is headquartered in Sunnyvale,
California, USA with R&D, manufacturing sites, and sales offices worldwide.
For additional information, visit
www.finisar.com.
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The statements contained in this press release that are not purely
historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking
statements included in this press release are based upon information
available to Finisar as of the date hereof, and Finisar assumes no
obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results
to differ materially from those projected. Examples of such risks include
those associated with the rapidly evolving markets for Finisar's products,
uncertainty regarding customer acceptance, significant investments which
may be required in ramping production or delays which could limit Finisar's
ability to realize the full benefit of introducing new products and the
impact of new technologies and enhanced products by Finisar or its
competitors. Further information regarding these and other risks relating
to Finisar's business is set forth in Finisar's most recent annual filing
on Form 10-K and interim SEC filings.
Contact Information: MEDIA CONTACT:
Victoria McDonald
Finisar Corporation
(408) 542-4261
victoria.mcdonald@finisar.com