Gore Joins Ethernet Alliance
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Landenberg, PA, September 30, 2008 - W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of high performance cable assemblies, has joined the Ethernet Alliance, an industry group dedicated to the promotion of Ethernet technologies. Gore will specifically play a key role in the advancement of developing Ethernet copper cable interconnect technologies. Currently this includes GORE(TM) SFP+ and QSFP Copper Cable Assemblies, which are ideal for the high-performance computing (HPC), enterprise networking and network storage markets and are well suited for emerging 10 GbE and 40 GbE applications.
Gore's SFP+ cable assemblies comply with the SFF-8431 standard, while providing a very low latency, reduced jitter and a maximum signal eye opening, at lengths up to 25 meters with active copper technology and 15 meters with passive copper technologies.
"We are very proud to join the Ethernet Alliance," said Russ Hornung, Gore's business development representative for advanced digital interconnects and Gore's primary Ethernet authority. "We believe that Gore can offer highly reliable copper cable interconnect technologies to reduce system costs, reduce power requirements and improve signal integrity. Gore is devoted to improving interoperability and helping the Ethernet Standard to prosper."
About The Ethernet Alliance
The Ethernet Alliance was created to promote industry awareness, acceptance and advancement of technology and products based on existing and emerging IEEE 802 Ethernet standards. The organization aims to provide a cohesive, market responsive industry voice on IEEE 802 Ethernet projects. The Alliance also strengthens industry relationships and improves interoperability and performance for end users. For more information, visit www.ethernetalliance.org.
About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Founded in 1958, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has parlayed its unique technical capabilities into hundreds of diverse products and is world-renowned for its expertise in configuring the remarkably versatile polymer PTFE. This has resulted in numerous products for electronic signal transmission; fabric laminates; medical implants; as well as membrane, filtration, sealant, and fiber technologies for diverse industries. With more than 2.5 billion in sales, the company is headquartered in Delaware in the U.S. and employs more than 8,000 associates at 45 facilities throughout the world. Gore is one of only three companies included in every selection of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" since the list began in 1984. Gore has also been cited among the "Best Places to Work" in Germany, Italy and Scotland. For more information, please call 800-445-4673, +1-302-292-5100, +49-91-44-6010, or visit gore.com.
Editorial Contacts :
Jason Rodriguez
Marketing Communications
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
(610) 268-1930
jmrodrig@wlgore.com
www.gore.com
Bill Maurer
Vice President
Macrovision, Inc.
(215) 348-1010
bill@macrovis.com
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