Chorum Technologies Unveils New Micro Variable Optical Attenuators; Demonstration at 2002 Optical Fiber Communications Conference Mar. 19-21, in Anaheim, Calif.Business Editors & Technology Writers Optical Fiber Communications Conference Booth #1739 NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com and at www.newstream.com RICHARDSON, Texas Richardson is a suburb in Dallas County and Collin County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 91,803, while according to a 2006 estimate, the population had grown to 99,200. & ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 18, 2002 Chorum Technologies, a leading provider of all-optical processors and subsystems for low-cost, high-capacity networks, today announced it has expanded its PolarWave(TM) family of products to include the new PolarTune(TM) Micro Variable Optical Attenuators (Micro VOA (Variable Optical Attenuator) A device that can incrementally adjust the power of the optical signal passing through it. ). These miniature versions of the Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA) are the industry's smallest solid-state electronic VOAs. Based on Chorum Technologies' patented proprietary liquid crystal technologies and manufacturing processing, the Micro VOA series supports real-time power attenuation Loss of signal power in a transmission. Attenuation The reduction in level of a transmitted quantity as a function of a parameter, usually distance. It is applied mainly to acoustic or electromagnetic waves and is expressed as the ratio of power densities. and regulation. Effective in both dynamic and set-and-forget optical networks, these devices provide low insertion loss The amount of loss attributed to a particular device being used in (inserted into) the system. For example, a circuit added to filter out unwanted frequencies may reduce the output current by some amount. See injection loss. , low polarization dependence loss (PDL See page description language. 1. PDL - Page Description Language. 2. PDL - Program Design Language. 3. PDL - Push Down List. 4. PDL - Dave Lebling, one of the co-authors of Zork. ), fast response time and a wide dynamic range with solid-state reliability - all in a very small footprint. The Micro VOA will accelerate the transition from static optical networks to the next generation of dynamic, remotely configurable optical networks. These devices are ideal for deployment at every transmitter and receiver, where the power level must be dynamically controlled. In addition, the Micro VOA is an excellent choice for very high optical power management, such as within fiber amplifier gain modules, where the Micro VOA will help control the overall amplitude and profile of the gain. "Our new Micro Variable Optical Attenuator provides the highly reliable control of optical power level necessary for the next generation of optical systems in a very small, board-mounted package that our customers require," said Scott Grout Grout A binding or structural agent used in construction and engineering applications. Grout is typically a mixture of hydraulic cement and water, with or without fine aggregate; however, chemical grouts are also produced. , Chorum Technologies' president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . Chorum Technologies' Micro Variable Optical Attenuator is sampling now and will be commercially available in the third quarter of 2002. Chorum Technologies will demonstrate its PolarWave(TM) products, including a live demonstration of the Micro Variable Optical Attenuator, at OFC OFC Office OFC Officer OFC Of Course OFC Oxygen Free Copper OFC Oceania Football Confederation (soccer) OFC Optical Fiber Cable OFC Optical Fiber Communications OFC Optical Fiber Conference exhibition booth #1739. Product demonstrations will be available at these times: -- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2002 -- 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2002 -- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 21, 2002 About Chorum Technologies Chorum Technologies is a leading provider of all-optical processors and subsystems for high-capacity communications networks. Chorum Technologies' PolarWave(R) family of optical filtering, switching, routing and processing technologies enables networks that are faster, more flexible and more cost-effective than today's networks. Chorum Technologies was founded in 1996 and is based in the Telecom Corridor(R) of Richardson, Texas. For more information, visit www.chorumtech.com. Chorum and Chorum Technologies are registered trademarks and PolarWave, PolarCast, PolarTune, PolarShift and PolarModule are trademarks of Chorum Technologies. Telecom Corridor(R) is a registered trademark of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce. 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