Leading Optical Device Manufacturers Release Common Specifications
for 40 Gbit/s Solutions Based on XLMD Optical Device Multi-Source
Agreement
Multi-Source Agreement Enables Multiple Vendors to Produce
40 Gbit/s Optical Devices Based on a Unified Standard
TOKYO, JAPAN &
SAN DIEGO, CA: February 21, 2008 – Eudyna
Devices Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., NEC Electronics Corp., Oki Electric
Industry Co., Ltd., Opnext Inc. and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., today announced, in advance of OFC/NFOEC, common
specifications for pigtail type optical devices based on the 40 Gbit/s Optical
Device Multi-Source Agreement (XLMD-MSA*1),
introduced by the six companies in March 2007.
The newly available XLMD-MSA specifications detail the external-modulation
laser transmitter devices with built-in driver ICs and the PIN-TIA*2
receiver devices that comply with 40 Gbit/s interface standard for SONET OC-768*3.
10 Gbit/s optical transmission interfaces are widely deployed in Metropolitan
Area Networks (MAN), Local Area Networks (LAN) and Storage Area Networks (SAN).
These networks currently form the backbone of broadband infrastructure,
consequently increasing the popularity of 40 Gbit/s optical transmission
interfaces. The XLMD-MSA aims to establish compatible sources of 40 Gbit/s optical
transmitter and receiver devices embedded into the 40 Gbit/s optical
transceiver modules. This agreement will accelerate the growth of the 40 Gbit/s
transceiver module market, providing advanced solutions to high capacity
network and storage systems. All members will promote the MSA-compliant
products in order to achieve consistent customer delivery and market growth.
The XLMD-MSA specifications
for compatible optical devices include:
n Mechanical dimensions and pin assignments of
pigtail type optical devices
n High speed electrical interface using a dual
SMPM*4 connectors
n Optical and electrical characteristics
The
specifications are now available at the XLMD-MSA web site.
URL :@http://www.xlmdmsa.org/
In accordance with the
future standardization of 40Gbit/s pluggable optical transceivers, the XLMD-MSA
committee will continue to discuss the corresponding optical device specifications.
Notes:
1) XLMD-MSA: 40Gbit/s
Miniature Device Multi Source Agreement among Eudyna
Devices Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., NEC Electronics Corp., Oki Electric
Industry Co., Ltd., Opnext Inc. and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd, effective from March 2007.
2) PIN-TIA: PIN
photodiode with a trans-impedance amplifier.
3) SONET OC-768: SONET
is synchronous optical networking. OC-768 is a network line with 40Gbit/s transmission
rate.
4) SMPM: Small-sized
coaxial connectors specified in MIL-STD-348A, such as GPPOTM. GPPOTM is a trademark of Corning Gilbert Inc.
About MSA Members
About Eudyna Devices Inc.
Founded in 2004, Eudyna Devices Inc. is the
worldwide leader in compound semiconductor device businesses. Eudyna Devices
Inc. carries out every step involved in the development, manufacture and sale
of optical semiconductors, microwave semiconductors, -all based on
state-of-the-art technology.
Eudyna Devices Inc. will continuously support
its former customers of Fujitsu Quantum Devices Ltd. (FQD) and Electron Device
Department of Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. (SEI-EDD) in terms of the
products which have been supplied by those organizations. Furthermore, we will
provide new devices and components which can contribute to a bright,
prosperous, and healthy future society, especially in expanding the broadband
network community, as a result of integration of both companies' technological
capabilities. More information about Eudyna Devices Inc. can be found at: http://www.eudyna.com
About Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
With over 80 years of experience
in providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and
general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TSE:
6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of
electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and
communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer
electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building
equipment. The company recorded consolidated group sales of 3,855 billion yen
(US$ 32.7billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. For more information visit
http://global.mitsubishielectric.com
*At an exchange rate of 118 yen to
the US dollar, the rate given by the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31,
2007.
About NEC Electronics Corp.
NEC Electronics Corpration (TSE:
6723) specializes in semiconductor products encompassing advanced technology
solutions for the high-end computing and broadband networking markets, system
solutions for the mobile handsets, PC peripherals, automotive and digital
consumer markets, and multi-market solutions for a wide range of customer
applications. NEC Electronics Corporation has 25 subsidiaries worldwide
including NEC Electronics America, Inc. (www.am.necel.com) and NEC Electroncs (
About Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Founded more than a century ago in
1881, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE:6703) is
About Opnext, Inc.
From the latest
communications networks to new security systems, and from major advances in
medical systems to high-demand consumer electronics, Opnext (NASDAQ: OPXT)
laser technologies add the spark of innovation to a world of new applications.
The Companyfs industry expertise, future-focused thinking and commitment to
research and development combine in bringing to market solutions that are ready
for the next generation of laser-based products. Formed out of
About Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI)(
http://www.sei.co.jp/index.en.html
Media Contacts
Eudyna Devices Inc.
Hideyuki Tanaka
+81-45-853-8150
E-mail: www-pr@eudyna.com
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Yurika Fujimoto
+81-3-3218-3380
E-mail: prd.gnews@nk.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp
NEC Electronics Corp.
Sophie Yamamoto
+81-44-435-1676
E-mail: sophie.yamamoto@necel.com
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Ichiro Kanayama
+81-3-3580-8950
E-mail: press@oki.com
Opnext, Inc.
Rebecca B. Andersen
+1-732-544-3338
E-mail: randersen@opnext.com
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
Yoriaki Ikeda
+81-3-3423-5234
E-mail: www@prs.sei.co.jp
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MSA Contacts
Hideki Machida
+81-55-275-4411
E-mail: xlmdmsa@eudyna.com
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Hitoshi Watanabe
+81-72-780-3871
E-mail: XLMDMSA@ns.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp
NEC Electronics Corp.
Hiroshi Nakano
+81-44-435-1566
E-mail: xlmdmsa@ml.necel.com
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Yasunari Mizuguchi
+81-426-62-6761
E-mail: mizuguchi236@oki.com
Opnext, Inc.
Masanobu Okayasu
+81-45-865-7033
E-mail: xlmdmsa@opnext.com
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
Yutaka Matsumura
+81-6-6466-7944
E-mail: ymatsu@sei.co.jp |
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