E-TEK Offers Arrayed Waveguide Grating DWDM
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jun 2, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- E-TEK Dynamics, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ETEK) today announced the availability of its 100 GHz Arrayed Waveguide
Grating (AWG) mux/demux for DWDM applications. It uses a silicon chip, based on
Bookham's ASOC technology, to deliver 40 channels in a small footprint with low
insertion loss, low cross-talk and low per-channel cost.
The demand for higher channel count DWDM systems is increasing, yet space is
limited for added hardware in crowded telecommunications rooms and equipment
racks. The AWG module, at 85 x 90 x 22 mm, offers an ideal solution. In
addition, silicon construction has the advantage of standard manufacturing
methods similar to those used in the IC semiconductor industry, which offers the
potential for quick ramp-up and high-volume production.
Key Performance Characteristics
As DWDM channel counts increase and channel spacings narrow, cross-talk
isolation becomes increasingly critical. E-TEK's AWG has high cross talk
isolation, with a typical adjacent channel cross-talk of -30 dB, non-adjacent
channel cross-talk of -40 dB and an integrated cross-talk of -23 dB. Because of
this high isolation, a better signal-to-noise ratio can be maintained, reducing
the need for other components and ultimately reducing system costs.
"Planar waveguides such as our AWG DWDM offer the performance and scalability
required for high channel count systems while meeting space constraints for
telecommunications equipment," said William H. Diamond, vice-president of
product marketing at E-TEK. "Its size and configurability allow integration with
other technologies and components for a high degree of flexibility at the module
and sub-system level."
E-TEK's AWG DWDM features single-sided fiber routing for easier design and
integration with other components. Typical product performance includes an
insertion loss of 6 dB, PDL of 0.5 dB, insertion loss uniformity of 1.5 dB, and
maximum power consumption of 5 W. It has a footprint of 76.5 cm2, the smallest
when compared to other, currently available, major DWDM offerings for 40
channels.
Availability
E-TEK's AWG DWDM is available now in sample quantities for the 40-channel, 100
GHz model from E-TEK representatives worldwide. Pricing and lead times for
customers requiring product customization and larger quantities will be provided
by E-TEK representatives.
For more information about the AWG DWDM, please visit www.e-tek.com/awg .
About Bookham Technology
Bookham Technology, Ltd. ( bookham.com ) designs and manufactures
optical components that integrate optical processing functions on a silicon chip
using high-volume semiconductor production methods.
About E-TEK Dynamics
E-TEK Dynamics, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, designs and manufactures high
quality components, modules and sub-systems for fiber-optic systems. E-TEK's
wavelength division multiplexers ("WDMs") are designed to increase the bandwidth
capacity of fiber optic networks. Other E-TEK components, including isolators,
couplers and integrated optics, are critical in enabling optical communications
systems. These products are utilized in terrestrial and submarine long-haul
fiber optic networks as well as in short-haul markets, such as metro and cable.
More information on E-TEK is available at e-tek.com./ .
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events
or results. Readers are referred to the documents filed by E- TEK Dynamics with
the SEC, specifically the Form 10-Q for the period ended April 1, 2000, the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended June 30, 1999, and the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 dated August 11, 1999, which identify
important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those
contained in the forward-looking statements, including uncertainty that the
transaction with JDS Uniphase will close, dependence on a limited number of
major customers, complexity of introducing new products, dependence on a limited
number of suppliers, ability to attract new customers, risks from international
operations, rapid technological change, increasing competition, continued
industry consolidation and potential fluctuations in quarterly and annual
results.
NOTE: E-TEK Dynamics, E-TEK, The choice of optical system leaders, and Enabling
Next-Generation Optical Networks are trademarks of E-TEK Dynamics, Inc. ASOC and
Bookham are registered trademarks of Bookham Technology, Ltd.
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