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To: DenverTechie who wrote (2216)	10/22/1998 6:30:00 PM
From: Stephen B. Temple	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 12823

Techie or anyone: Does anyone have any knowledge on this particular technology? Earnings were out today, just coming off 52wk low. Just curious about this New MAXLink optical amplifiers support four times more optical nodes than lower- powered amplifiers HARMONIC LIGHTWAVES/ Harmonic introduces new high-power optical amplifier October 22, 1998 M2 PRESSWIRE via NewsEdge Corporation : New MAXLink optical amplifiers support four times more optical nodes than lower- powered amplifiers Today at the European Cable Communications (ECC) conference, Harmonic Lightwaves, Inc. (Nasdaq: HLIT) introduced a new high-power optical amplifier which enables cable television operators to support four times the number of optical nodes than the lower-powered amplifiers typically used in CATV. By using a single high-power amplifier in place of multiple lower-power amplifiers, operators can reduce their overall costs. This new amplifier is the latest addition to Harmonic's MAXLink family of 1550 nanometer (nm) transmitters and amplifiers. This new MAXLink amplifier (model HOA 7026) has a total output power of 26 dBm. In a typical cable television application, a single HOA 7026 located in a hub can support 100 optical nodes, compared to the 25 nodes generally supported by a standard 20 dBm amplifier. The HOA 7026 is comprised of three erbium-doped fiber amplifier (EDFA) modules - - a low-noise preamplifier and two power amplifiers. This modular design allows operators to initially purchase a lower-power amplifier configuration to meet their existing demands, and then to add power amplifier modules as needed. "As demand for residential bandwidth rises we can expect further segmentation of the access fiber network in both cable television and telco systems. The increased segmentation means more optical nodes and requirement for more optical power," said John Trail, director of transmitter systems for Harmonic Lightwaves. "Our new HOA 7026 optical amplifier provides operators with the high optical power they need in an affordable and modular format that can scale with the growing needs of the operator." In addition to its uses in the cable television industry, the HOA 7026 also has significant applications in the access area of telephone networks. In particular, for telephone network operators who are rolling-out fiber-to-the- curb (FTTC) architectures and choose to offer video services, the HOA 7026 can provide the greater optical power required for video delivery. Availability The new MAXLink HOA 7026 optical amplifier is scheduled to ship in the late fourth quarter of 1998. About Harmonic Lightwaves Harmonic Lightwaves, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets digital- and lightwave-based communications systems that deliver video, audio and data over hybrid fiber/coax (HFC), satellite and wireless networks. Harmonic's advanced solutions enable cable television and other network operators to provide a range of broadcast and interactive broadband services that include high-speed Internet access and video-on-demand. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Harmonic operates its New Media Communication subsidiary and an R&D facility in Israel, along with a sales and support center in the United Kingdom. Harmonic is ISO 9001-certified and employs approximately 300 people. The company's stock is traded on the Nasdaq stock market under the symbol "HLIT." This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to the availability date of the new MAXLink HOA 7026 and its potential benefits for cable television and telco customers, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors set forth in documents that Harmonic Lightwaves files with the SEC, specifically reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q. Editors Note: Product and company names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.