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Opnext Introduces New 10 Gig Ethernet XENPAK Modules

SEPTEMBER 06, 2004
Eatontown, NJ -

New XENPAK Modules Commercially Shipping to Service Providers and MSOs

Opnext, Inc., a global leader in high-performance optical components, today announced it has extended its line of 10 Gig Ethernet XENPAK modules with the introduction of its new 10GBASE-DWDM module and its 10GBASE-ZR module. The Opnext ZR and the DWDM XENPAK modules deliver a new level of performance and interoperability for high bandwidth IP transport for 80km distances. These modules, which enable high bandwidth IP transport in metro applications, are now actively shipping to network and service providers.

A technology and market leader in the popular 10GBASE-ER solutions, Opnext offers a complete portfolio, including 10GBASE-CX4, 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-ZR, and 10GBASE-DWDM. The new 10GBASE-ZR XENPAK module supports industry-leading optical performance characteristics over 80km fiber links. The DWDM XENPAK offers ITU-T 100GHz grid spacing and an extended dispersion tolerance up to 1600ps/nm. These products are based on Opnext’s universal optical subassembly platform, and enhanced by Opnext’s demonstrated expertise in building leading-edge 10G/bit devices and modules.

“Opnext is focused on three key areas of component design: lower cost, higher performance and quality, and innovative optical packages and devices,” stated Edward Cornejo, director of product marketing for Opnext, “The new modules provide additional margin at 80 km, reducing interoperability issues in long-reach applications. The exceptional performance and interoperability of these modules are essential critical factors in Ethernet systems.”

In addition to enabling high bandwidth IP transport, the new modules will provide IP based backbone technology for service providers looking to replace expensive SONET based backbones. Opnext’s full portfolio of XENPAK modules enables its customers to make infrastructure improvements. As the industry moves toward next generation 10GbE enterprise switches, Opnext will continue to support XENPAK, X2 and XFP transceivers, by offering the most extensive 10Gbps electro optical solutions in the industry.

The new modules, along with a full suite of pluggable transceivers, will be on display at the Opnext booth (booth #137) during the European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC), September 6-8, 2004.

About Opnext
Opnext, Inc., is a global leader in high-performance optical components, including high power lasers, laser diode modules, transmitters and receivers, XENPAK modules, optical transceivers and optical transponders (SerDes transceivers). Formed out of Hitachi, Opnext brings over 30 years experience to the design, development and manufacture of high-performance components and subsystems that power today's access communications, backbone, metro, information and industrial markets. Opnext provides world-class customer service, and has been recognized with service awards from Cisco and CIENA. For additional information, see the Opnext web site at www.opnext.com.

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