Multiple Application Platform (MAP) Is Modular, Upgradeable NFOEC, Baltimore, July 9, 2001—JDS Uniphase Corporation (Nasdaq: JDSU and TSE: JDU) today announced its next generation test and measurement instrument platform. The Multiple Application Platform (MAP) offers a wide range of test and measurement switches and attenuators in a modular and upgradeable architecture designed for manufacturing and R&D environments. The MAP is based on a standard, rack-mountable, 19” chassis that accepts up to eight cassettes. This design allows for the modular expansion of test and measurement instruments and saves money and space compared with purchasing discrete, specialized instruments. The cassettes can be of the same or different configuration, and up to seven slave chassis can be cascaded to the main chassis for a total of 64 cassettes. The following are some of the MAP’s main advantages:
- New modules with new functionality can be added to the platform to respond to new test demands
- The platform accommodates a much higher density of instruments than possible with the use of discrete, specialized instruments
- The system’s flexibility allows the use of different instruments in the same mainframe
- The platform is configurable for either rear or front panel fiber mounting, and remote interface via the front or back panel
- Hot-swappable cassettes can be inserted or removed without the need to power down
- Electrical system cassettes are field-replaceable
- MAP’s two power supplies are in a redundant load sharing configuration for added security
- One controller module can drive up to eight chassis Availability
The MAP is available for order now, with shipments about 12 weeks after receipt of order. Pricing and additional information is available from JDS Uniphase Representatives.
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About JDS Uniphase JDS Uniphase is a high-technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive range of products for the growing fiberoptic communications market. These products are deployed by system manufacturers worldwide to develop advanced optical networks for the 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.jdsuniphase.com. The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any statement or implication that the products described in this press release (i) will be successfully introduced or marketed, (ii) will be qualified and purchased by our customers, or (iii) will perform to any particular specifications or performance or reliability standards. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that, if realized, could materially impair the Company's results of operations, business, and financial condition. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, (a) the failure of the products (w) to perform as expected without material defects, (x) to be manufactured at acceptable volumes, yields, and cost, (y) to be qualified and accepted by our customers, and (z) to successfully compete with products offered by our competitors, and (b) factors discussed from time to time in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or qualify any of the statements made herein.