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To: pat mudge who wrote (2010)	8/17/2000 3:41:53 PM
From: Scrapps	Respond to of 2882

Thanx for sharing that Pat. You can be assured I won't be selling my ADI on a double like I did with my SDLI :o( I'll be holding ADI for a couple more splits at least.

To: pat mudge who wrote (2010)	9/25/2000 12:44:23 PM
From: Scrapps	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2882

Analog Devices and Onix Microsystems to Co-Develop All-Optical MEMS Switching Engines NORWOOD, Mass., Sept 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI - news) and Onix Microsystems (Richmond, CA) announced today a strategic partnership and co-development agreement to begin pre-production of Onix's all-optical MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) switching engines. With this agreement, ADI and Onix will be positioned to address the growing opportunities in optical switching including: optical cross connect, automated optical patch panels, fiber protection restoration, and optical add/drop multiplexing (OADM) in core, metro and access networks. (Photo: newscom.com ``In partnering with Onix Microsystems, Analog Devices is taking another important step in expanding its MEMS expertise into optical telecommunications,'' said Jerald G. Fishman, President and CEO, Analog Devices. ``Onix Microsystems' applications and systems knowledge of our integrated MEMS design expertise will produce some very cost effective solutions for future optical network designs.'' The ADI/Onix Microsystems partnership will uniquely position both companies and allow them to address the markets' need to integrate both electronic control and signal processing circuitry on the same chip as the mechanical sensing and reflective structures. With extensive experience in the design and manufacturing of products that integrate MEMS devices with signal processing circuitry, ADI will combine this expertise with the systems knowledge of Onix to develop integrated MEMS optical switching products. Onix's MEMS technology uses moveable micro-mirrors that are fabricated onto the surface of silicon chips to direct incoming beams of light from optical fibers onto selected outgoing optical fibers. The initial effort will optimize existing Onix designs for manufactuability and reliability. Long term, the two companies will work together to develop superior optical switching products that will offer more integration, greater reliability, lower cost and better functional performance. The recent acquisition of BCO Technologies increases ADI's access to bonded wafer and silicon-on-insulator technology, a key requirement for optical MEMS devices. In another recent announcement, ADI entered into an agreement with Nortel Networks to develop optical MEMS switching elements for Nortel's Xros X-1000 high port-count fiber optic cross connect switches for long haul network needs. By partnering with innovative companies such as Onix Microsystems, ADI is extending its integrated MEMS market leadership to optical network components at the metro and access levels. ``Our customers are high growth telecommunications equipment suppliers who need to keep up with demand,'' said Steve Panyko, CEO of Onix Microsystems. ``The partnership with Analog Devices means that we can meet any volume requirements our customers have, while providing them with our innovative all- optical switching technology.'' Onix Microsystems is at the forefront of technology development for MEMS- based all-optical switching components for fiber optic networks. Onix's MEMS technology uses moveable micro-mirrors that are fabricated onto the surface of silicon chips to direct incoming beams of light from optical fibers onto selected outgoing optical fibers. By partnering with Analog Devices, a proven leader in high volume manufacturing of MEMS product, Onix benefits from Analog Devices''' ability to deliver high quality products with extremely high reliability in a timely manner. About Onix Microsystems Onix Microsystems (www.onixmicrosys.com) designs, develops and supplies MEMS-based all-optical switching engines for telecommunications equipment suppliers. Onix's products cover the entire spectrum of optical switching needs, including network protection, optical add/drop multiplexing and optical cross connects. The company's expertise in MEMS design, photonic packaging, and manufacturing enable Onix to offer a complete line of high performance, reliable and scalable all-optical switching engines. Onix Microsystems is a privately held company with headquarters in Richmond, California. About Analog Devices Leadership in Micro Machined Technology As a pioneer in the micromachined IC industry, ADI produced the first fully-integrated, single chip accelerometer in 1991. Since then, ADI has maintained its leadership position and remains the industry's only producer of high-volume single-chip accelerometers. ADI's MEMS accelerometers are used in a wide range of consumer, industrial and automotive applications. About Analog Devices With $1.8 billion in revenues for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2000, Analog Devices is a leading manufacturer of precision high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications. Headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, the company employs approximately 8,600 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, Ireland, the Philippines and Taiwan. Analog Devices' stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the company is included in the S&P 500 Index. READERS SHOULD CONTACT: Analog Devices, Inc. Micromachined Products Division 21 Osborn Street Cambridge, MA 02139 1/800-ANALOGD (1/800-262-5643) Attn: Applications Engineering Fax: 617/761-7607 Onix Microsystems 4138 Lakeside Drive Richmond, CA 94806 SOURCE: Analog Devices Inc. biz.yahoo.com