Finisar Introduces the `Ultimate GBIC' Optical Transceiver
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2000--Finisar
Corporation (Nasdaq:FNSR) today announced the introduction of its new
Ultimate GBIC, the FTR-8519-3. This gigabit multi-mode optical
transceiver is a "smart" device that operates at data rates up to 1.25
Gb/s on both 3.3V and 5.0V power supplies, at temperatures from
-10(degree)C to +85(degree)C, and holds power dissipation to less than
one watt.
This new GBIC transceiver uses Finisar's latest state-of-the-art
technology to provide exceptional data integrity and stability. The
Ultimate GBIC delivers "beautiful bits" (low jitter eye patterns),
exceptionally fast rise/fall times, a broad operating voltage range
(3.15V to 5.5V), wide dynamic range (receiver sensitivity of -22.5 dBm
is typical), and unusual stability over wide temperature extremes.
"We have made several important design improvements to our already
successful short-wavelength GBIC transceiver," said Christian
Urricariet, Product Marketing Manager for Optical Subsystems. "The
result is the new FTR-8519-3 Ultimate GBIC with improved technical
performance in a number of important areas. Because of its wide
operating parameters, the Ultimate GBIC will reduce the number of part
numbers we have to manufacture. This should shorten our lead-times and
enable us to provide better support to more customers," he added.
The Ultimate GBIC also includes the same high-performance features
that have made Finisar's standard GBICs the leader in the industry.
Some of these include exceptional performance in the FCC
electromagnetic interference compliance tests, extended operating
temperature range (-10(degree)C to +85(degree)C), and extremely low
power dissipation (less than 1 watt).
This "smart" Ultimate GBIC transceiver also provides customers
with the unique Finisar built-in optical test, monitoring and
reporting system. This system, in addition to the standard GBIC Serial
ID, allows switches, hubs, storage arrays, and adapter cards to
provide optical test information to their users. Each Ultimate GBIC
can automatically report status information on parameters such as
laser current, laser temperature and received optical power. This
information empowers users to diagnose link or loop optical problems
without deploying a service technician.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is an increasingly important
design parameter in new gigabit-rate data communication systems. All
Finisar GBIC transceiver modules are built with fully metallic
enclosures to ensure superior emission control and FCC test margins.
This new gigabit-rate transceiver meets or exceeds the electrical,
mechanical and environmental requirements of the Gigabit Interface
Converter (GBIC) Standard. It also complies with all functional
requirements in the Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel standards. The
Ultimate GBIC is an eye-safe Class 1 device per FDA/CDRH and IEC 825-1
laser safety regulations.
Optical transceivers are utilized by networking manufacturers in
their switches, hubs, storage arrays, and adapter cards for LAN, SAN
and WAN applications to convert gigabit-rate electrical signals to
optical signals and vice-versa for transmission over fiber optic
cables.
ABOUT FINISAR
Finisar Corporation (Nasdaq:FNSR) is a leading provider of fiber
optic subsystems and network performance test systems which enable
high-speed data communications over Gigabit Ethernet local area
networks (LANs), Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs),
metropolitan data network applications (MANs), and CATV. The Company
is focused on the application of digital fiber optics to provide a
broad line of high-performance, reliable, value-added optical
subsystems for networking and storage equipment manufacturers. The
Company's headquarters are located at 1308 Moffett Park Drive,
Sunnyvale, CA 94089. For more information, visit the Company's web
site at finisar.com.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995
The statements contained in this press release that are not purely
historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
including statements regarding Finisar Corporation's expectations,
beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. All
forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon
information available to Finisar Corporation as of the date hereof,
and Finisar Corporation assumes no obligation to update any such
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected. These and other risks relating to
Finisar Corporation's business are set forth in Finisar Corporation's
Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
July 31, 2000, and other reports filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CONTACT: Finisar Corporation
Shelby Palmer, 408/542-5050 (Investor Relations)
investor.relations@finisar.com
Christian Urricariet, 408/548-1000 (Sales)
curricariet@finisar.com
Website: www.finisar.com
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