ADC to Host FTTX Network Architecture Seminars.

Interactive Program Designed for IT Professionals Covers Important Passive Optical Network Design Considerations

MINNEAPOLIS -- ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT; www.adc.com), today announced dates for its 2007 series of FTTX (fiber-to-the-x) Network Architecture Seminars. Registration is open for the first seminar, which will be held March 21-23 at ADC's Eden Prairie world headquarters, with two additional seminars in June and September. Each two-and-a-half-day program consists of an in-depth course designed to help IT professionals gain a greater understanding of Passive Optical Network (PON) design and considerations.

"As FTTX networks become more sophisticated and there is added pressure on carriers and service providers to get it right when it comes to deployment, it becomes increasingly important that practitioners understand the critical issues involved in PON design," said Trevor Smith, program manager of FTTX solutions for ADC. "The 2007 FTTX Network Architecture Seminars offer a valuable, thorough look at PONs from fundamentals, design, providers and costs, to preparing participants to deliver optimal performance, flexibility and customer service."

Agenda

The following topics will be covered during the two-and-a-half-day seminar:

* Principles of Fiber Optics and ATM Ethernet over PON

* The Fiber-Powered Community - How Technology is Evolving

* Optical Access Alternatives P2P vs. P2MP 

* PON Technology Components Active/Passive

* PON Applications - Voice, Data, Video, Next Generation

* Central Office/Head End Design and Cable Management Considerations

* LCP and OSP Cabinet Placing and Design Alternatives

* Fiber Access Terminals at the NAP

* Centralized vs. Distributed Splitting

* Spliced vs. Connectorized Drop

* PON Design Techniques - Layout/Construction and Migration

Attendees also have the opportunity to enroll in an hour-long, one-on-one session with the seminar instructor, during which participants' design plans will be reviewed. Space is limited.

Registration costs for the March seminar are as follows: $545 (advanced registration); $695 for registration after March 1, 2007. To register, please visit: http://www.adc.com/event/pondesign/register/index.jsp

Instructor Bio

Pat Sims is an ADC senior principal systems engineer for Broadband Infrastructures, Systems and Networks. He is responsible for project management and operations of network design and systems integration for ADC's OmniReach[TM] Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) solutions. He also is ADC's FTTX resident expert for active and passive components, as well as the company's FTTH Council liaison.

Sims' career spans 25 years and includes positions with a variety of organizations such as: senior engineer to the University of Florida; planning engineer and product manager for Qwest (formerly US West); corporate planning manager to the Minnesota IOCs; and business development and project manager for Optical Solutions, Inc. Sims was instrumental in the initial formation of the FTTH Council in 2001 and is currently an industry consultant to both equipment manufacturers and service providers alike. He is a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD([R])).

Sims holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida A&M University, and has an MBA from the University of Florida. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Fiber-to-the Council.

About ADC

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