APAT, new fibre optic play that we need to put on the radar. Has had some very big moves in past few days.
CEO says he's not opposed to buyout as they need a major to open the markets for their product.
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Subject 33202
Here's an article that has a good description of the company:
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Post comparing AVNX and APAT:
AVNX uses thin film filter + interleaved technology. APAT uses fiber grating method. According to some of experts (last optic conf.), fiber grating is a better way and can push the technology to much higher density( 25ghz or higher). However , thin film filter seems has limitation. If APAT can do what they said, this company would be acquired by JDSU or others very soon. The stock shall be valued at least 100 a share.
Andy
siliconinvestor.com
News:
APA Optics, Inc. Announces Shipment of 50 GHz DWDM Product to Supplier Of Fiber Optic Networking Systems
PR Newswire - February 02, 2000 12:16
Single-Mode Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Product Has Narrow Channel Spacing For Capacity to Use a Greater Number of Wavelengths Within a Given Wavelength Band
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- APA Optics, Inc. (Nasdaq: APAT) today introduced a new single-mode fiber dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) product that provides narrow channel spacing, permitting greater utilization of a given wavelength band. The Company reported that it is shipping the new multiplexer/demultiplexer research unit to a major international supplier of fiber optic networking systems. The product, featuring 50 gigahertz, or 0.4 nanometer, wavelength spacing, is currently available in 8 and 16 channels.
"We are pleased to further broaden our complement of single-mode and multi-mode components for the DWDM fiber optics industry," said Anil K. Jain, president and chief executive officer of APA Optics. "I am delighted to report that product performance equals that of our 100 GHz single-mode product, with less than 5 decibels (dB) insertion loss and more than 25 dB of adjacent channel isolation."
Jain said that this announcement, following the recent introduction of a multi-mode DWDM product, emphasizes the fact that APA is one of a very few companies supplying both single-mode and multi-mode MUX/DEMUX components. Both single-mode and multi-mode are available with Add/Drop capability. "We foresee strong futures for both of these technological applications, given the differing needs they address," said Jain.
APA said that it is positioned to begin production of this new product at once. "The new 50 GHz unit will be assembled using the same production line as the 100 and 200 GHz single-mode and 200 GHz multi-mode products," said Terry VanderWert, APA's business manager for fiber optic products. "This means that we can offer timely delivery."
The Company's success in developing products with narrow wavelength spacing while still maintaining high levels of product performance, such as in low insertion loss, is attributed to the patented/patent pending diffraction grating technology employed by APA. "This technology is ideal for single-mode and multi-mode and well suited to higher channel counts and narrow channel spacing," said VanderWert.
Forward-looking statements contained herein are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and judgments about future developments in the Company's performance and may be affected by several factors, including, without limitation, delays in or increased costs of production, delays in or lower than anticipated sales of the Company's new products, and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect actual events.
APA Optics, Inc., based in Blaine, Minn., manufactures and markets advanced products for the fiber optic communications, optoelectronics and laser industries, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) components, ultraviolet (UV) detectors, nitride epitaxial layers and custom optics.
SOURCE APA Optics, Inc.
/CONTACT: Roy Wallace of the Wallace Group, 651-452-9800, for APA Optics,
Inc., or Anil K. Jain of APA Optics, Inc., 612-784-4995/
(APAT)
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News: APA Optics, Inc. Announces Shipment of 50 GHz DWDM Product to Supplier Of Fiber Optic Networking Systems
PR Newswire - February 02, 2000 12:16
Single-Mode Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Product Has Narrow Channel Spacing For Capacity to Use a Greater Number of Wavelengths Within a Given Wavelength Band
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- APA Optics, Inc. (Nasdaq: APAT) today introduced a new single-mode fiber dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) product that provides narrow channel spacing, permitting greater utilization of a given wavelength band. The Company reported that it is shipping the new multiplexer/demultiplexer research unit to a major international supplier of fiber optic networking systems. The product, featuring 50 gigahertz, or 0.4 nanometer, wavelength spacing, is currently available in 8 and 16 channels.
"We are pleased to further broaden our complement of single-mode and multi-mode components for the DWDM fiber optics industry," said Anil K. Jain, president and chief executive officer of APA Optics. "I am delighted to report that product performance equals that of our 100 GHz single-mode product, with less than 5 decibels (dB) insertion loss and more than 25 dB of adjacent channel isolation."
Jain said that this announcement, following the recent introduction of a multi-mode DWDM product, emphasizes the fact that APA is one of a very few companies supplying both single-mode and multi-mode MUX/DEMUX components. Both single-mode and multi-mode are available with Add/Drop capability. "We foresee strong futures for both of these technological applications, given the differing needs they address," said Jain.
APA said that it is positioned to begin production of this new product at once. "The new 50 GHz unit will be assembled using the same production line as the 100 and 200 GHz single-mode and 200 GHz multi-mode products," said Terry VanderWert, APA's business manager for fiber optic products. "This means that we can offer timely delivery."
The Company's success in developing products with narrow wavelength spacing while still maintaining high levels of product performance, such as in low insertion loss, is attributed to the patented/patent pending diffraction grating technology employed by APA. "This technology is ideal for single-mode and multi-mode and well suited to higher channel counts and narrow channel spacing," said VanderWert.
Forward-looking statements contained herein are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and judgments about future developments in the Company's performance and may be affected by several factors, including, without limitation, delays in or increased costs of production, delays in or lower than anticipated sales of the Company's new products, and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect actual events.
APA Optics, Inc., based in Blaine, Minn., manufactures and markets advanced products for the fiber optic communications, optoelectronics and laser industries, including wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) components, ultraviolet (UV) detectors, nitride epitaxial layers and custom optics.
SOURCE APA Optics, Inc.
/CONTACT: Roy Wallace of the Wallace Group, 651-452-9800, for APA Optics,
Inc., or Anil K. Jain of APA Optics, Inc., 612-784-4995/
(APAT)
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I would like to get the thread's take on this company, especially in light of the interest this week that will shine on optical networking.
Thanks, Julie |
