OA Series offers the broadest range of standard EDFAs in the industry
Ottawa, Canada and San Jose, California - February 19, 2002 - JDS Uniphase Corporation (Nasdaq: JDSU and TSE: JDU) today announced four new OA Series Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs) for fiberoptic communication systems providers, making it the broadest offering of standard optical amplifiers available. The OA Series offers an alternative to the costly and lengthy design and manufacture associated with traditional, custom-built EDFAs, allowing JDS Uniphase to provide high-performance EDFAs more quickly, more cost-effectively, and to a wider range of customers.
By providing standard designs, JDS Uniphase and its customers can eliminate NRE (non-recurring engineering) costs and reduce delivery times to 1-8 weeks as compared to the 12-36 weeks that is typical for custom-built EDFAs.
With the OA Series, JDS Uniphase can offer high-performance EDFAs to small- and medium-sized system providers without requiring the resources needed for custom development. Large system providers can improve their time-to-market by using OA Series EDFAs during their prototype cycles prior to developing custom amplifiers or they can eliminate custom development by specifying the OA Series for their production systems.
EDFAs are a key technology in enabling Wavelength Division Multiplexed (WDM) optical systems and reducing network costs. They can amplify signals on multiple channels simultaneously, extending reach distances to over 800 km, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for costly regeneration equipment.
Multiple Models Deliver High Performance for a Wide Range of Applications
The new OA 1000, OA 2000, OA 3000, and OA 4000 deliver high performance as measured by gain, gain flatness, noise figure, and dynamic range. The models and options vary from a compact (107 x 79 x 17 mm) gain block available with low power dissipation (2W) to a high power (22 dBm), fully controlled EDFA with mid stage access. Other options include fast transient suppression, Raman optimization, and variable gain with a 15 dB range that can be set by the user.
The OA Series also includes the OA 500 (introduced as the MicroAmp) and the OA 500U (introduced as the Uncooled MicroAmp). In addition to the OA Series, JDS Uniphase offers Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers, Raman Amplifiers and custom EDFAs.
Applications
The OA Series contains models appropriate for all three basic applications of EDFAs: power or booster amplification used near the source of transmission, in-line amplification to send a weak signal through the next span of fiber, and pre-amplification used to strengthen a weak signal just before it enters a receiver. Models are available for Ultra-Long Haul, Long Haul, and Metro; single-channel, narrowband, and DWDM; and Raman-optimized designs.
Availability
The OA Series EDFAs are available for order from JDS Uniphase Representatives and Distributors worldwide. Shipping began in 2001 with fulfillment of advance orders. Lead-time for sample quantities is approximately 1-8 weeks after receipt of order, depending on the model and options.
Additional Information
A background paper about EDFAs, product data sheets and additional information about these products can be found on the JDS Uniphase web site http://www.jdsu.com/ in the section Products > Fiberoptic Communication > Amplification Modules > EDFA Modules, or use the Search function for "OA Series".
About JDS Uniphase
JDS Uniphase is a high technology company that designs, develops, manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of products for high-performance fiberoptic communications applications. These products are deployed by system manufacturers worldwide to develop optical networks for the data communications, telecommunications and cable television industries. JDS Uniphase Corporation is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol JDSU, and the exchangeable shares of JDS Uniphase Canada Ltd. are traded on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol JDU. More information on JDS Uniphase is available at www.jdsu.com.
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