ANADIGICS Introduces a Small Form Factor Fiber Receiver for Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel Systems
Source: Anadigics
August 25, 2000
ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD), a leading supplier of wireless and broadband communications solutions, today introduced a highly-integrated fiber receiver specifically designed for use in small form factor (SFF) modules for Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel fiber optic networks. The AMT128503T56F offers system designers a high performance solution for 850-nm systems in a small TO-56 package ideally suited for SFF modules, enabling increased overall system board density in next-generation datacom transceivers.
"Small form factor modules are emerging as the dominant solution for the Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel datacom markets," remarked Dr. Bami Bastani, President & CEO of ANADIGICS, Inc. "In response to the demand for these solutions, ANADIGICS is expanding its line of award winning integrated receiver products for use in these applications, and we are beginning to ship production volumes to our major customers. This enables ANADIGICS to serve a greater portion of the high density fiber optic transceiver markets."
"ANADIGICS is a major supplier of integrated photodetectors and transimpedance amplifiers for use in small form factor datacom modules for both 850nm and 1300nm systems," said Phil Wallace, Vice President of Fiber Communication Products at ANADIGICS, Inc. "By offering our solutions in the TO-56 package, we are able to better serve our customers by providing them with more manufacturing margin, while increasing our competitive advantage in the Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel markets."
The AMT128503T56F consists of a monolithically integrated metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) diode and a transimpedance amplifier (TIA) integrated in a small TO-56 package. The device offers a typical sensitivity of -22 dBm and a minimum responsivity of 1000 V/W with a total power dissipation of about 120mW. Operating from a 3.3V supply, the device provides a minimum bandwidth of 1000MHz and features an on-chip automatic gain control circuit enabling the AMT128503T56F to handle high optical input powers up to 0dBm.
The AMT128503T56F is priced at $8.10 in quantities of 1,000 units. Samples are available. For additional information, contact ANADIGICS by phone (908) 668-5000 or FAX (908) 668-5132.
ANADIGICS (NASDAQ: ANAD) designs and manufactures radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) solutions for growing broadband and wireless communications markets. The Company s innovative high frequency RFICs enable manufacturers of communications equipment to enhance overall system performance, manufacturing cost, and time to market. By utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for its RFICs, ANADIGICS achieves the high-volume and cost-effective products required by leading companies in its targeted high-growth communications markets. ANADIGICS was the first GaAs IC manufacturer to receive ISO 9001 certification. For more information on ANADIGICS, visit the Company s Web site at www.anadigics.com
Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, order rescheduling or cancellation, changes in estimated product lives, timely product and process development, individual product pricing pressure, variation in production yield, difficulties in obtaining components and assembly services needed for production of integrated circuits, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company and its customers serve, as well as other risks detailed from time to time in the Company s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as the Company "believes", "anticipates", "expects", or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Company s future plans, objectives, estimates, or goals are forward-looking statements.
Contact: Richartz Fliss Clark & Pope Debra Norman/Allan Fliss Tel: 973/627-8180; Fax: 973/627-8410 norman@rfcp.com or ANADIGICS, Inc. Tim Blanke Tel: 908/668-5000; Fax: 908/668-5132 tblanke@anadigics.com or Investor Relations: Tom Shields/Rich Hantke Tel: 908/668-5000
Richartz Fliss Clark & Pope
Debra Norman/Allan Fliss
Tel: 973/627-8180; Fax: 973/627-8410
norman@rfcp.com
or
ANADIGICS, Inc.
Tim Blanke
Tel: 908/668-5000; Fax: 908/668-5132
tblanke@anadigics.com
or
Investor Relations:
Tom Shields/Rich Hantke
Tel: 908/668-5000
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