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JDSU Advances Tunable Strategy
Optical Vendor Releases Tunable XFP Into Production; Also Leverages Key Building Blocks From Tunable XFP to Create Next Generation ITLA and 300 Pin Solutions
| Source: JDSU
MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwire - September 21, 2009) - JDSU (NASDAQ : JDSU ) (TSX : JDU ) today announced
key advancements as part of its strategy to offer a complete portfolio of
tunable solutions in multiple form factors for use within DWDM networks.
First, JDSU has released its tunable XFP
transceiver into production. Announced in March 2009, the tunable XFP
transceiver is a dramatically smaller pluggable solution that network
equipment manufacturers (NEMs) will implement to send and receive light
within DWDM networks.
In addition, JDSU has created a next generation integrable tunable laser
assembly (ITLA) that it plans to incorporate into its 300 pin transponders
and also offer as a standalone product to the open market.
JDSU leveraged two key building blocks from the Tunable XFP transceiver,
the tunable TOSA and ASIC, to create the new ITLA. The tunable TOSA within
the ITLA has been modified into a continuous wave (CW) TOSA to accommodate
a tunable laser, designed for use with an external Lithium Niobate
modulator to enable high performance in Long Haul and Ultra Long Haul
networks. The CW TOSA is a key component that allows JDSU to offer lower
cost and lower power tunable solutions.
"The DWDM market is looking for multiple supplier solutions that provide
lower cost, lower power consumption and a smaller footprint to support the
carrier dilemma of single digit revenue growth but double digit traffic
growth," said Daryl Inniss, vice president and practice leader of
Components at Ovum. "It's great to
see that JDSU has extended its tunable XFP technology to support 300 pin
MSA transponders as this should help provide lower power and lower cost
options to the market."
"JDSU has dedicated a great amount of time and expertise to create a
complete tunable platform that is optimized for all of the flexibility
required in agile optical networks," said Tom Fawcett, director of
Transmission Product Marketing for the CCOP business segment at JDSU.
As consumer use of online video, voice, and data applications puts
additional demand on network capacity, NEMs and service providers are under
pressure to add optical solutions that can manage increased bandwidth in a
flexible and cost effective way. Tunable optical transceivers and
transponders act as a key interface that convert optical signals into
electrical data as they enter and exit WDM networks.
The tunable XFP transceiver, next generation ITLA module and tunable TOSA
will all be displayed at JDSU Booth #701 at the 2009 ECOC
Conference from September 21-23, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
About JDSU
JDSU (NASDAQ : JDSU ) (TSX : JDU ) enables broadband and optical innovation in
the communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the leading
provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical
products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and
network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of
innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation,
semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace and
defense, and decorative applications. More information is available at
www.jdsu.com.