Opnext Sets New 10 Gigabit Industry Milestone.Company Ships More Than a Quarter Million 10G Transceivers TOKYO & EATONTOWN, N.J. -- Opnext, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of transmit and receive optical modules and components which enable high-speed telecommunications and data communications networks in high-performance optical components, today announced that the Company has shipped more than 250,000 10G transceivers. As an industry leader in 10G transceivers and above, Opnext offers a broad portfolio of products in the 10G family including 300-pin, XENPAK, X2, XPAK XPAK Expansion Pack and XFP XFP 10 Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable Module XFP Extra-Fine-Pitch XFP Ten Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable , encompassing all port types within these form factors. The Company's modules support SONET OC-192, SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) The European counterpart to SONET. See SONET. SDH - Synchronous Digital Hierarchy STM-64 and 10GbE protocols enabling long-reach terrestrial transmission, metropolitan area network, OADM OADM Optical (WDM) Add-Drop Multiplexer OADM Optical Add Drop Multiplexer , access, enterprise switching, high-speed data and storage communications. Opnext products will be on display at FOE 2007 (Fiber Optic Expo) in Tokyo, Japan, January 24-26, 2007 at Stand 6-5. "Reaching one quarter of a million 10G transceivers shipped further validates our position as an industry-leading technology provider of 10G solutions, and also exemplifies the accomplishments of our talented and dedicated employees," said Tadayuki Kanno, senior vice president, Opnext modules business unit. "We are pleased with our proven track record of not only developing but also delivering market-leading products." Opnext's core competency in semiconductor laser diodes is based upon a history of leading technical research. Through its collaboration with Hitachi's Central Research Laboratory and shared R&D, Opnext is investing in core technologies to maintain industry leadership and drive next-generation technologies for fiber optics communications. Opnext's 10G 300-Pin and X-Module transceivers fully comply with industry standards from ITU-T See ITU. ITU-T - International Telecommunications Union G.691, G.709, and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.3, and OIF recommendations supporting a variety of electrical interfaces including SFI-4, XAUI XAUI 10 Gigabit Attachment Unit Interface XAUI Extended Auxiliary Unit Interface XAUI XSBI Attachment Unit Interface (IEEE 802.3ae) XAUI Ten Gbps Attachment Unit Interface and XFI which ease the integration onto system host boards. Opnext transceivers meet and exceed standards established by industry Multi Source Agreements (MSAs). The Company offers extensive value added monitoring features and has in-depth knowledge dealing firmware handshaking Signals transmitted back and forth over a communications network that establish a valid connection between two stations. 1. handshaking - Predetermined hardware or software activity designed to establish or maintain two machines or programs in synchronisation. requirements. About Opnext From the latest communications networks to new security systems, and from major advances in medical systems to high-demand consumer electronics, Opnext laser technologies add the spark of innovation to a world of new applications. The company's industry expertise, future-focused thinking and commitment to research and development combine in bringing to market solutions that are ready for the next generation of laser-based products. Formed out of Hitachi, Opnext has built on more than 30 years experience of advanced technology to establish its broad portfolio of solutions and solid reputation for excellence in service. For additional information, visit www.opnext.com. |
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