LIGHTCONNECT Introduces its Fast Variable Optical Attenuator Series 4000

Expanding portfolio strengthens leadership position in optical power management solutions

LIGHTCONNECT, a leading global supplier of dynamic components and modules for optical networks, expands its portfolio of MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators with its FVOA (Fast VOA) Series 4000.

Designed for preventing system damage, the FVOA Series 4000 is ideally suited for receiver protection or for use as a safety switch during transmitter turn-up until the laser stabilises. Other applications for the device include single and multi-channel power control, as well as equalisation and optical add/drop. LIGHTCONNECT's FVOA Series 4000 has passed all of the stringent Telcordia GR-1209 and GR-1221 tests.

This latest addition to LIGHTCONNECT's FVOA family of products is able to block the transmission of light when no voltage is applied and reduce the amount of attenuation as the applied voltage is increased. It features the same market-leading levels of performance and reliability as the FVOA Series 2000, including low insertion loss, polarisation dependent loss and spectral dependence of attenuation. The FVOA Series 4000 also includes extended attenuation capabilities.

"With this new product, we continue to lead the market in building cost-effective, reliable, high-performance VOAs," said Yves LeMaitre, vice president of marketing at LIGHTCONNECT. "By leveraging our design wins with major OEMs, we are now able to deliver custom designed power management solutions."

The FVOA 4000 has been shipping in sample quantities since March 2002 and is currently shipping in volume.
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About LIGHTCONNECT, Inc.

LIGHTCONNECT designs and manufactures dynamic MEMS-based, fibre optic components and modules for next generation intelligent optical networks. The company's proven solutions meet the rapidly growing need for configurability in optical networks. LIGHTCONNECT's Diffractive MEMS technology utilises the wave nature of light to build products that offer superior optical performance and best-in-class reliability.

For more information, visit www.lightconnect.com or send an email to Rachael Vander Martin; LIGHTCONNECT; +1 510-284-4340; rachael.v@lightconnect.com

For more information please contact:
Rachael Vander Martin
LIGHTCONNECT
+1 510 713 3122
mailto:rachael.v@lightconnect.com

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Strategic PR
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