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To: SemiBull who wrote (428)	3/12/2002 7:29:44 PM
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New Focus Introduces Low Power 12.5-Gbit/s Data Drivers New Generation of Data Drivers Offers Higher Performance and Lower Power Consumption Required for Next-Generation Networks SAN JOSE, Calif., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative products serving the telecommunications, test and measurement and photonics tools markets, today announced the introduction of a family of 12.5-Gbit/s low power (LP) data drivers. This new generation of data drivers addresses the needs of advanced optical network systems requiring opto-electronic components that work at higher bit rates, consume less power, and provide improved electrical performance. ``This family of 12.5 LP drivers reflects New Focus' ability to apply our deep technical expertise to building advanced, next-generation modulator drivers and radio-frequency, or RF, amplifiers,'' says Dr. Timothy Day, chief technical officer and co-founder of New Focus. ``We continue to demonstrate our commitment to providing smaller, lower power devices that meet stringent industry standards.'' The new family of 12.5-Gbit/s LP data drivers can be optimized for bit rates from 9.95 to 12.7 Gbit/s with maximum output drive voltage in excess of 8 volts peak-to-peak. Depending on output voltage, power consumption can be as low as 3 watts, which represents a significant improvement over previous designs. The drivers are built using a flexible microwave integrated circuit (MIC) platform that enables rapid customization to best fit the customer's specific application. Customer-selectable options include eye-crossing control, output attenuation, single- or dual-pin RF output-voltage detection, integrated bias-tee, inverting or non-inverting output, and various power supply and package options. This advanced modulator driver family is the latest addition to the New Focus line of RF amplifiers for next-generation optical communications networks. Other leading RF products currently in production include clock amplifiers for driving lithium-niobate modulators as well as a broad range of microwave amplifiers. The 12.5-Gbit/s LP data driver products will be demonstrated at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference, booth #2501, in Anaheim, California, March 19-21, 2002. Evaluation units are shipping and available by contacting New Focus. About New Focus: New Focus manufactures differentiated optical and radio-frequency (RF) products for the next-generation communication networks and other photonics markets. New Focus' product portfolio includes tunable lasers for both test-and-measurement and network applications, high speed opto-electronic devices, wavelength management products, and advanced photonics tools. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, China. For more information about New Focus, visit the company's Internet home page at www.newfocus.com. Forward Looking Statement: This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward- looking statements regarding the company's ability to serve the market for modulator drivers for lithium-niobate external modulators used within DWDM optical networking systems. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above. The risks and uncertainties include (i) manufacturing problems, including lower-than-anticipated production yields, that could limit general availability of this product, (ii) product introductions by competitors that could offer comparable benefits, (iii) the lack of predictability in the demand for modulator driver components due to business conditions within the telecommunications market, and (iv) sluggish demand, in concert with competitive product offerings, which could change the company's prospects for this product offering. Additional factors that may affect the company's overall performance are listed in the company's most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. SOURCE: New Focus, Inc.