Agilent Technologies Introduces Industry's First 3.3V MT-RJ Small-Form-Factor Transceivers for 622 Mb/s ATM/SONET/SDH
New Devices Improve Port Density for SONET OC-12/ SDH STM-4 Applications
PALO ALTO, Calif. Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced small-form-factor fiber-optic transceivers with MT-RJ connectors for SONET OC-12/ SDH STM-4 (622 Mb/s) short reach (SR) and intermediate reach (IR) applications, for use in multimode or single-mode fiber-optic links. These are the first 3.3V OC-12 transceivers to be supplied in the industry-standard small-form-factor package with an MT-RJ fiber connector interface.
Agilent s short reach solution leverages its experience with Gigabit Ethernet links to offer a unique high-density solution at 3.3V. This is the only 3.3V 1300 nm ATM/SONET/SDH compliant short reach OC-12/ SDH STM-4 SFF transceiver available today.
"This is another example of Agilent s focus on the optical networking market," said David Knights, worldwide marketing manager for Agilent s Fiber Optic Communication Division. "We are the first company to supply 3.3V, MT-RJ 1300 nm transceivers for OC-12 applications. With the short reach module, Agilent identified a deficiency in available solutions and is leveraging its vast experience and manufacturing capabilities to provide a high-value solution."
The HFBR-5908E short-reach transceiver is appropriate for links of up to 500m with 62.5/125-micron multimode fiber. The HFCT-5908E intermediate-reach module is for links of up to 15km over 9/125-micron single-mode fiber. Typical applications are switch-to-switch or private network interconnects for ATM workgroups and campus backbones.
These transceivers are compliant with the ATM Forum 622.08 Mb/s physical layer specification (AF-PHY-0046.000) and with ANSI Broadband ISDN physical layer specifications (T1.646-1995 and T1.646a-1997). The HFCT-5908E is compliant with the intermediate SONET OC12/SDH STM (I4.1) specification, and the HFBR-5908E is compliant with specifications proposed to ANSI T1E1.2 Committee for inclusion in SONET physical layer specifications (T1E1/T1.45).
Both transceivers use advanced buried-heterostructure strained multi quantum well (SMQW) Fabry-Perot lasers. They are rated as IEC 825/CDRH Class 1 compliant, unconditionally eye-safe laser devices. Prior to the full market release of these products, Agilent will be issuing physical layer reference designs to reduce customers design cycles and accelerate their time-to-market.
Further information on Agilent s MT-RJ SFF products may be found on the Web at www.semiconductor.agilent.com/fiber/sffhome.html. U.S. Pricing and Availability
Samples are currently available for both SR and IR transceivers, with a high-volume release scheduled for June 2000. Pricing will be announced at that time. About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) is a diversified technology company, resulting from Hewlett-Packard Company s plan to strategically realign itself into two fully independent companies. With 42,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries, Agilent Technologies is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. The businesses comprising Agilent, a subsidiary of HP, had net revenues of more than $8.3 billion in fiscal year 1999.
Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com.
CONTACT: Northe Osbrink (408) 970-2308 northe_osbrink@agilent.com
Northe Osbrink
(408) 970-2308 northe_osbrink@agilent.com
E-mail: northe_osbrink@agilent.com
Web site: http://www.agilent.com
