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To: signist who wrote (19849)	3/30/2000 8:47:00 AM
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(BSNS WIRE) MRV Is First to Unveil 10Gb/s Transceiver Module Using Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing Technology Business Editors CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 2000--MRV Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:MRVC), a leading supplier of fiber optic components for the infrastructure of the Internet, today announced that it has begun manufacturing its Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing (CWDM) transceivers for metro and regional networks. This is the first 10Gb/s transceiver module in the industry using CWDM technology, with distance support up to 50km. This new optical 4xtransceiver line is offered at speeds of 4xOC12, 4xGigabit Ethernet or 4xOC48 and 1xOC-192 with distances up to 80km, 65km, and 50km respectively. The transceivers transmit four channels using four wavelengths in the 1.5 micrometer low loss fiber window. The utilization of CWDM transceivers in regional networks is being pioneered by MRV. The new devices use active laser components fabricated in MRV's Chatsworth facility, and passive multiplexing components fabricated by MRV's most recent acquisition, Fiber Optic Communications Inc. (FOCI). Ken Ahmad, general manager of MRV's optics division, commented: "Together with FOCI, we now have the ability to produce breakthrough hybrid products based on integrated active and passive components. The 10Gb/s optical transceiver is just the first fruit of the new optical MRV. It absolutely validates our leadership in optical transceivers." Steve Lin, president of FOCI, commented: "The merger with the Optical Access division of MRV provides FOCI with exciting new opportunities to develop highly integrated active and passive solutions. Given our capacity increase, we can certainly accommodate the needs of leading-edge customers who will use this product in regional networks." Mark Heimbuch, chief technology officer of MRV optics, commented: "By using CWDM, multiple wavelengths transmission eliminates the distance limitation imposed on high bit rate optical transmission. This technology brings the benefit afforded until now only to long-haul carrier backbones, to the regional and metropolitan networks. Time to market for next-generation transceivers can be significantly reduced when the new transceiver is used." These CWDM transceivers will be used in high-speed connections of ATM switches and IP routers. In addition, they can solve fiber exhaust problems by concentrating traffic using WDM technology. Where fiber availability is limited, a four times increase can provide the necessary bandwidth. The CWDM transceiver modules will be available beginning in the second quarter of 2000. About MRV Communications MRV Communications is a world-class leader in optical network components and systems. The company has leveraged its early leadership in fiber optic transmission into a well-focused range of solutions, integrating switching, routing, access servers and optical transmission systems. As the Internet evolves into a single global communication network, MRV has launched the development of new technologies to drive the next-generation infrastructures. Such developments encompass optical access systems, subscribers' management systems and Linux-based solutions. MRV has initiated and funded cutting-edge start-up companies including Zaffire Inc. (formerly known as New Access Communications), Charlotte's Networks, Hyperchannel, Zuma Networks and most recently RedC Optical Networks Inc. MRV's Web site is located at mrv.com. --30--AJE/la* WAM/la CONTACT: MRV Communications Inc. Diana Hayden, 818/886-6782, Investor Relations diana@mrv.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: INTERNET TELECOMMUNICATIONS Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com * end of story *