Tyco Electronics and Lumexis Corporation Announce Their Collaboration in the Fiber to the Screen (FTTS) System
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Feb. 19, 2009 - The Lumexis Fiber To The Screen (FTTS(TM) ) system is airborne with the assistance of Tyco Electronics. This new system brings weight savings and unprecedented capability to the commercial airline industry as demonstrated during the maiden flight of the US Airways A320 launched February 3, 2009.
The products supplied by Tyco Electronics aided a problem-free installation for the first US Airways A320 aircraft in Rome, New York. As an example of its commitment to customer satisfaction, Tyco Electronics closely assisted in the installation process, contributing to the succesfull delivery.
Rich Salter, chief technical officer of Lumexis, commented that, "Tyco Electronics has been an engaged and supportive collaborator with Lumexis since the project's inception. Our challenge to deliver a robust, easy-to-maintain fiber optic IFE solution which would survive many years of rigorous daily airline service was made much easier by employing Tyco Electronics' extensive experience and their proven fiber optic components."
"The opportunity to work with the Lumexis team has been a privilege," according to Earle Olson, business development manager for Rugged Fast Protocol solutions with Tyco Electronics. "The fact that the installation went so smoothly and everything worked so well during final system check is very exciting and something that the teams should be very proud of."
The fiber optic backbone and interconnect scheme was developed by Lumexis and Tyco Electronics, along with In Flight Canada, to provide the most efficient installation -- thereby minimizing the time spent out of revenue service. The FTTS system combines industry standard ARINC 801 fiber optic interfaces with a very flexible fiber routing approach that maintains room for growth, assuring affordability for the long term regarding installed and applied costs.
ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2008 sales of $14.8 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With nearly 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.
ABOUT LUMEXIS
Lumexis Corporation is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of advanced In-Flight Entertainment and Communication Systems built on a core competency in fiber optic technology. With headquarters adjacent to Orange County, California's John Wayne Airport, the company may be reached at +1.714.641.1811 or on the Web at www.lumexis.com.
Marketing Communications:
Teresa Wilson
717-592-2339
Tawilson@tycoelectronics.com
Business Development Manager:
Earle Olson
717-592-6390
eoolson@tycoelectronics.com
