Finisar Introduces 10G SFP+ LRM With Interoperability Demo at OFC
Industry Leader in SAN, Datacom, and Telecom Networks Also Demonstrates New GPON and Extended Reach DWDM SFP Modules
SUNNYVALE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 27, 2007 -- Building upon its record as a leader in
innovation of fiber optic components and subsystems for datacom, and
telecom applications, Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR) today announced
demonstrations of several new modules at the Optical Fiber Conference in
Anaheim, California. The demonstrations highlight key optics technologies
including 10 Gb/s SFP+ LRM (Small Form-Factor Pluggable Long Reach
Multimode), GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) transceivers for Optical
Line Termination (OLT) and Optical Network Unit (ONU) applications, and
Extended Reach DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) SFP
transceivers.
10G SFP+ LRM
Using Finisar's low-power-dissipation 10 Gb/s SFP+ LRM modules, Finisar
will demonstrate an error-free link over 220 meters of legacy multi-mode
fiber. These modules achieve the 220 meter distance using Electronic
Dispersion Compensation (EDC) solutions from Aeluros and Vitesse. The
power consumption is less than 1W. These modules also offer a robust
mechanical bail-latch design, excellent optical and electrical performance,
and Finisar's patented digital diagnostics functionality.
SFP+ is a new mechanical form factor highly anticipated by Ethernet and
storage equipment vendors who want to be able to leverage the benefits of
high-density and low power consumption. LRM is the latest optical reach for
SFP+ supported by Finisar, in addition to existing 10 Gb/s Ethernet Short
Reach (SR) and Long Reach (LR) product lines. With this new module,
Finisar now offers a "triple-plus solution" -- 10 Gb/s SFP+ SR, LR, and LRM
-- supporting the three key optical reaches for datacom and storage
equipment vendors in the SFP+ form factor.
"Finisar's SFP+ demonstration is an important milestone," said Rafik Ward,
director of marketing, Finisar. "We believe the 10 Gb/s SFP+ LRM module
fits a rapidly emerging market need and the interoperability we've shown
with our LRM product helps give designers the confidence they need to
design SFP+ into their next generation networking equipment."
"Aeluros's EDC technology is now mature enough to enable the adoption of
SFP+ based applications across a number of different market segments," said
Don Stark, vice president of engineering for Aeluros. "We have thoroughly
tested our EDC devices over a variety of test conditions including CSRS
tests defined in the IEEE802.3aq standard, to verify compatibility with
SFP+ transceivers from vendors like Finisar."
According to Vitesse director of marketing, Richard Interrante, "Vitesse's
production-ready EDC technology is enabling vendors like Finisar to provide
SFP+ LRM optical solutions to their customers. We are proud to be
associated with this demonstration of interoperability at OFC."
GPON
Finisar has also set its sights on providing modules for the fast-growing
GPON OLT and ONU market, leveraging its expertise in quality and high
volume manufacturing to ensure a reliable source to its customers that can
meet growing GPON demand. In addition to offering Finisar's signature
advanced diagnostic capabilities, the Finisar GPON modules are specifically
designed for high-volume manufacturing, a critical factor to successful PON
deployment. These modules are part of a complete and broad portfolio of
products targeting telecom applications in the access, metro and transport
networks that leverage Finisar's experience in vertical integration.
DWDM
Finisar will also demonstrate Extended Reach DWDM SFP modules which offer
network designers the opportunity to reduce the number of amplifiers and
dispersion compensation modules used in a network. This reduction creates
instant cost savings in new metro network deployments as well as increased
reliability by eliminating points of failure. In the demo, error-free data
is transmitted over 2 C-band DWDM SFP's on different wavelengths over 160
km of fiber utilizing an Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) while avoiding
the need for dispersion compensation in the link.
Demonstrations are on display at OFC, March 27-29, at Finisar's
transceivers and transponders booth #3431 in the main hall. Finisar will
also demonstrate its latest advanced optical components in booth #3127.
For more information about these specific technologies visit
www.finisar.com or contact Finisar directly at 1.408.548.1000 or
sales@finisar.com.
About Finisar
Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR) is a technology leader for fiber optic
components and subsystems and network test and monitoring systems. These
products enable high-speed data communications for networking and storage
applications over Ethernet Local Area Networks (LANs), Fibre Channel
Storage Area Networks (SANs), and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) using
Fibre Channel, IP, SAS, SATA and SONET/SDH protocols. The Company's
headquarters is in Sunnyvale, California, USA.
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