Video Transmitters utilize external cavity laser technology.
Press Release Summary:
Housed in 19 in. rackmount enclosure, Series 755MM consists of 1,550 nm directly modulated transmitters for video transmission over hybrid fiber coaxial and video overlay FTTx networks. Pre-distortion circuitry optimizes performance of external cavity lasers, while optical spectrum reshaping technology provides Stimulated Brillouin Scattering performance up to 23 dBm. Attaining distances up to 65+ km links, transmitters include redundant power supplies and SNMP.
Original Press Release:
EMCORE Introduces New Product Line of Directly Modulated 1550nm Transmitters for Video over HFC and FTTx Networks
SOMERSET, N.J., March 3 /-- EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite, and wireless communications markets, announced the introduction of the 755MM product line of directly modulated 1550nm Transmitters. The 755MM product line features EMCORE's newly designed 19-inch rack mountable 1550nm transmitters for video transmission over hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) and video overlay FTTx networks. This new platform of directly modulated video transmitters will reduce system costs within current CATV HFC and FTTx networks, while offering performance similar to that of externally modulated systems.
EMCORE has leveraged its proprietary external cavity laser technology, along with its capabilities as a vertically integrated manufacturer, to create a best-in-class transmitter platform. EMCORE's external cavity lasers offer highly linear performance and spectral purity unmatched in the industry. World-renowned pre-distortion circuitry further enhances performance of these lasers making them ideal for radio frequency (RF) video transmission. EMCORE's enhanced optical spectrum reshaping technology provides superior SBS (Stimulated Brillouin Scattering) performance up to 23 dBm. These proprietary technologies have been developed into a high performance transmitter platform designed for CATV HFC networks and video overlay applications. This advanced technology is housed in a 19-inch transmitter enclosure featuring redundant power supplies and SNMP. Distances of up to 65+km links (inclusive) are attainable with this platform while maintaining noise and distortion performance comparable with externally modulated transmitters.
The 755MM product line offers significant technical advantages over conventional externally modulated solutions such as higher density and lower power consumption. "We believe the introduction of the 755MM product line will provide system designers a more competitive alternative to existing technology available today," Dr. John Iannelli, Senior Director of Engineering for EMCORE's Ortel division commented. "As the industry leader, EMCORE continues to develop advanced technological solutions for the CATV HFC and FTTx markets. EMCORE's scale, vertical integration and capabilities have enabled the development of this disruptive technology."
EMCORE's directly modulated product line will be on display at the OFC/NFOEC conference in Anaheim, CA on March 6-8, 2006. The full product family will be available in the third quarter of 2006. For more information on these products and EMCORE, please visit www.emcore.com/. Or contact Gyo Shinozaki at gshinozaki@emcore.com and (626) 293-3616.
About EMCORE
EMCORE Corporation offers a broad portfolio of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite, and wireless communications markets. EMCORE has three operating segments: Fiber Optics, Photovoltaics, and Electronic Materials and Devices. The Company's integrated solutions philosophy embodies state-of-the-art technology, material science expertise, and a shared vision of our customer's goals and objectives to be leaders in the transport of video, voice, and data, over copper, hybrid fiber/coax (HFC), fiber, satellite, and wireless networks. EMCORE's solutions include: optical components and subsystems for fiber-to- the-premise, cable television, and high speed data and telecommunications networks; solar cells, solar panels, and fiber optic ground station links for global satellite communications; and electronic materials for high bandwidth wireless communications systems, such as Wi-Fi Internet access and 3G mobile handsets and PDA devices. Through its joint venture participation in GELcore, LLC, EMCORE plays a vital role in providing next-generation High-Brightness LED products and solutions to the general and specialty illumination markets. For further information about EMCORE, visit www.emcore.com/.
CONTACT: Chris Larocca, Director of Marketing & Sales Ortel Division of
Emcore Corporation, +1-626-293-3766, Chris.Larocca@emcore.com
