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CyOptics opens new InP fab and announces new 10 Gbit/s modulators

CyOptics opens new InP wafer fab

CyOptics, a developer of InP-based active optical components, has opened its new state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facility. The company invested over $10 million to construct and equip the new facility that will produce high performance InP-based modulators, lasers and detectors packaged both as stand-alone devices and as hybrid "super components".

The new facility, located at the CyOptics Yokneam site, is the first production-level InP fab in Israel and offers close to 11,000 square feet of class 100 and class 1000 clean rooms. One of the highlights of the new fab is an Aixtron 2400G3 MOCVD reactor capable of growing eight 3-inch wafers in a single growth run, the equivalent of over 10,000 optical devices.

The fab was built in a record 6 months, and will enable a 125 percent increase in monthly wafer production, and a subsequent 130 percent monthly increase in packaging.

"This leading-edge InP facility greatly enhances our ability to provide next generation products which are essential for lowering optical system costs," said John Pilitsis, CyOptics CEO. "CyOptics investment in this project reflects our commitment to provide our customers the most cost-effective, high-performance products, based on our foundation of manufacturing excellence."

Zero insertion-loss 10 Gbit/s InP modulator

CyOptics has also introduced the EAM2010, a zero insertion-loss, external electro-absorption modulator (EAM) that provides up to 10 dBm output power. Building on the company s platform of 10 Gbit/s devices, the EAM2010 is the newest release in a line of EAMs integrating multiple functions to increase capacity and reduce costs in both metro and long-haul applications.

When used with a single mode source laser, the EAM2010 offers exceptionally low chirp, enabling a very low dispersion penalty for an 80-125 km uncompensated link. The device s high launch power eliminates the need for an external post amplifier, and it s integrated power monitoring and control capability replaces external monitors and variable optical attenuators. The result is a significant reduction of system complexity, size and cost.

Hermetically sealed in a 0.75 inch x 0.5 inch half-butterfly package, the EAM2010 is exceptionally compact when compared to lithium niobate modulators typically used for applications that require high launch power. It also offers a more compact overall solution compared to an EML by eliminating the need for an external amplifier. Samples of the EAM2010 will be available in April. Pricing for the packaged units will be $1,500 at quantities of 1,000 units. Unpackaged devices will also be made available to select customers.

CyOptics achieves ISO 9001:2000 certification

On February 13, 2002, CyOptics announced that it has received ISO 9001:2000 certification. "By complying with the strict requirements of ISO 9001:2000, CyOptics proves its commitment to complete customer satisfaction from product definition through delivery and support," said John Pilitsis.

About CyOptics

CyOptics was founded in early 1999, to develop breakthrough InP technology for 10 and 40 Gbit/s active optical components and is managed by leaders in the field of optoelectronic component development, manufacturing and device packaging. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA and has full optoelectronic component manufacturing capability, including wafer fabrication, regrowth, and characterization, as well as RF packaging, test & qualification facilities. Bruce Manning
AccessMillenium 3, Inc.
Tel. +1 562 597-8086
bruce@access-pr.com
or
Hava Volterra
CyOptics Inc.
Tel. +1 310 914-0155
E-mail: hvolterra@cyoptics.com
Web site: http://www.cyoptics.com

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