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Celeritek Announces Driver Amplifier For OC-192 10Gb/s Fiber Optic Modulators

SANTA CLARA, Calif. 30 KHz to 20 GHz WideFiber(TM) GaAs Driver Amplifier supports increasing demand for high bandwidth data transmission

Celeritek, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLTK) announced today availability of a new driver amplifier for external fiber optic modulators targeting high bandwidth 10 Gb/s applications. Celeritek s new wideband GaAs amplifier is an excellent solution for external Lithium Niobate modulators. The product is produced on Celeritek s high frequency, sub .25 micron stepper-based pHEMT process.

"Data bandwidth continues to be the core focus for both our wireless and fiber strategies. As fiber optic speeds grow from 10 Gb/s to 40 Gb/s in the big data pipes followed quickly by the smaller ones, the demand for higher frequency components like the CMM3020-BD is expected to grow. We ve been making 40 GHz products for applications liked fixed wireless (LMDS) for over 10 years. Consequently, OC-192 (20 Ghz and higher) applications are a natural fit for the Company. The WideFiber(TM) product family, of which the CMM3020-BD is the first, leverages Celeritek s traditional high frequency expertise and sub .25 micron high volume process, while broadening our presence in fiber optic markets" said Bill Hoppin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

"A recently negotiated $600,000 strategic agreement for initial production with a major Japanese manufacturer reinforces the unique technical strengths of the WideFiber(TM) product line" added Richard Chou, Manager of GaAs products.

The CMM3020-BD optical driver amplifier gives fiber optic system designers a unique combination of wideband frequency coverage, along with a flat response and very low internal jitter. It is a precision pHEMT GaAs RF IC medium power 23 dBm amplifier. It operates from 30 KHz to 20 GHz with a linear 10 dB gain response. Low internal jitter makes it especially well suited for high speed digital data applications. Typical output voltage is 7.5 V peak-to-peak. It is an excellent choice for driving Lithium Niobate external optical modulators, where a high extinction ratio is necessary. Targeted for OC-192 and other high speed applications, the bit rate can be as high as 13 Gb/s. The bias voltage can be adjusted to reduce the output voltage as needed.

Samples of CMM3020-BD are available in gel pak packages. Celeritek s complete in-house manufacturing capability guarantees quality and reliability in each step of the production process. Volume quantities are priced at $180.00 per unit. Please e-mail direct product inquiries for WideFiber(TM) products to: widefiber@celeritek.com.

Celeritek designs and develops products using MESFET, pHEMT, and most recently HBT GaAs processes tailored to support high capacity broadband wireless and fiber applications. Celeritek is a leading provider of GaAs based RF integrated circuits (RF ICs) for use in wireless voice and data applications. The Company s products are used worldwide by leading manufacturers of wireless communication systems.

CONTACT:
Celeritek, Bill Hoppin, 408/986-5060
Tuttle Communications: Carl V. Tuttle, 408/275-1660,
tutcomms@batnet.com

 

Celeritek, Bill Hoppin, 408/986-5060
Tuttle Communications: Carl V. Tuttle, 408/275-1660,
tutcomms@batnet.com
 
E-mail: tutcomms@batnet.com
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