High-Speed SMT Multiplexer IC suits 100 Gbps applications.

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Designed for use in Opnext 40 and 100 Gbps coherent transponder modules and subsystems, 128 Gbps SMT multiplexer IC eliminates RF connectors and coaxial cabling. SiGe (Silicon Germanium), 0.13 µm process technology chip transmits data in 32 Gbps lanes suitable for transmission using Dual-Polarization Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (DP-QPSK) modulation scheme for 100 GbE and OTU4 transmission in WAN. BGA technology allows standard SMT manufacturing processes.



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Opnext Delivers World's First Ultra-High Speed SMT Multiplexer IC for 100G Coherent Transponders



128Gbps multiplexer designed for use in Dual-Polarization Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (DP-QPSK) modulation schemes

FREMONT, Calif. -- Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT), a global leader in state-of-the-art laser technology and high speed optical communications, today announced that it has developed the world's first ultra-high speed Surface Mount Technology (SMT) multiplexer Integrated Circuit (IC) for 100Gbps applications.

The SiGe (Silicon Germanium) 0.13(micrometer) process technology chip was designed in-house to be used inside Opnext's leading edge coherent 40Gbps and 100Gbps transponder modules and subsystems. The 128Gbps multiplexer IC transmits the data in 32Gbps lanes suitable for transmission using the DP-QPSK modulation scheme, as documented in the OIF 100G Ultra Long Haul DWDM Framework, for 100GbE and OTU4 transmission in the Wide Area Network (WAN). The multiplexer IC employs Ball Grid Array (BGA) technology to allow standard SMT manufacturing processes. This enables higher density transponder designs with ICs mounted directly onto the Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).

"One of the major challenges of increasing 40G production was the manufacturability, quality and performance consistency of the hardware," said Roberto Marcoccia, vice president of R&D for Opnext's subsystems business unit. "This SMT IC eliminates the radio frequency (RF) connectors and coaxial cabling, a major source of these volume manufacturing issues."

Opnext continues to employ selective vertical integration on components like this new SMT IC with the goal of delivering the lowest cost and highest performance 100Gbps OIF MSA compliant solution to its OEM partners.

About Opnext
Opnext (NASDAQ:OPXT) is the optical technology partner of choice supplying systems providers and OEMs worldwide with the industry's largest portfolio of 10G and higher next generation optical products and solutions. The Company's industry expertise, future-focused thinking and commitment to research and development combine in bringing to market the most advanced technology to the communications, defense, security and biomedical industries. Formed out of Hitachi, Opnext has built on more than 30 years experience in advanced technology to establish its broad portfolio of solutions and solid reputation for excellence in service and delivering value to its customers. For additional information, visit www.opnext.com.

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