Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Tue, January 13, 2009
Mon, January 12, 2009 GigOptix, Inc. GX6155 is Shipping Production Quantity to Global Customers
PALO ALTO, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ GigOptix, Inc. ] (OTCBB:GGOX) a leading provider of electronic engines for the optically connected digital world announces that their [ GX6155 ], ceramic packaged Mach-Zehnder modulator driver integrated circuit (IC) is now shipping in full production. The GX6155 has successfully passed 1000 hours of High Temperature Operating Life (HTOL) Test and has begun volume shipments to global customers.
The GX6155 was designed specifically to improve manufacturability with the use of ceramic packaging. The ceramic package is more robust than the current generation of plastic packages and is both RoHS compliant and backward compatible with non-RoHS (tin-lead, SnPb soldering). The GX6155 footprint is equal to the GigOptix [ iT6155 ] and other modulator drivers on the market, facilitating a fast design cycle.
Applications of the GX6155 include 10Gb/s 300-pin transponders for long haul and metro optical communication networks.
"By being more robust, the GX6155 reduces the rework often required by transponder makers resulting in lower manufacturing costs. Given that design time can be quite rapid because of the footprint compatibility, these cost savings can be seen quickly as is needed in this challenging economic time," commented Julie Tipton, vice president of marketing for GigOptix Inc. "Early adoption customers are now ramping up their production and several more are in the final qualification stages."
GX6155 modulator driver ICs are in production and available in a ceramic package or with an evaluation board for testing system compatibility. Sample requests and production parts can be ordered by contacting our sales team at 1-888-XOX-GIGX or [ sales@gigoptix.com ].
About GigOptix Inc.
GigOptix is a leading fabless manufacturer of electronic engines for the optically connected digital world. The Company offers a broad portfolio of high speed electronic devices including polymer electro-optic modulators, modulator drivers, laser drivers and TIAs for telecom, datacom, Infiniband and consumer optical systems, covering serial and parallel communication technologies from 1G to 100G. For more information, please visit [ www.GigOptix.com ].
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical and current factual information contained herein, this release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements by GigOptix regarding its expected financial position, revenues, cash flow and other operating results, business strategy, financing plans, forecasted trends related to the markets in which it operates, and similar matters are forward-looking statements. GigOptix's actual results could be materially different from its expectations because of various risks. These risks, some of which are discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the company's registration statement on Form S-4 on file with the SEC, include overcapacity in the telecommunications and networking markets, competition resulting from consolidation within network equipment and telecommunications equipment companies, the company's dependence on new product development, rapid technological and market change, the ability of the company to raise additional capital, and various other factors beyond the company's control. Other important risk factors that could cause GigOptix's actual results to differ from those contained or implied in its forward-looking statements include the company's possible failure to realize the cost savings, operating efficiencies and new revenue opportunities expected to result from the merger of Lumera Corporation and GigOptix LLC. Except for any obligation to disclose material information under the Federal securities laws, GigOptix undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document.
