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Science and Technology
Wed, February 4, 2009 GigOptix Inc.: GigOptix Extends Family of 10G Parallel VCSEL Drivers
PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - February 4, 2009) - [ GigOptix Inc. ] (
The VCSEL drivers are key components for compact, robust and low-power optical transmitter modules. In conjunction with the VCSEL array, the chips handle the complete digital-to-optical conversion, including CML input, laser driver, drive control and supervision. Standard silicon technology and a small number of additional components allow for cost-effective and compact assemblies.
The new HXT4004 and HXT4012 drivers are plug-in compatible versions of the HXT4104 and HXT4112 and designed to operate with either Isolated or Common Cathode VCSEL arrays.
Designed for use in SNAP12 and QSFP4 optical modules, GigOptix HXT4 VCSEL drivers serve the fast growing markets of high performance computing optical interconnects, switch and router optical backplanes as well as the new 40G and 100G Ethernet standards. Ovum's forecast of these optical modules "calls for the parallel optics market to grow more than fourfold in the next five years, from $114 million in 2008 to $693 million in 2013" (Liu, Karen. "Market Forecast: parallel optics." Dec. 2008).
Samples of the HXT4004 and HXT4012 are available along with an evaluation board for easy evaluation with VCSEL. Sample requests can be ordered through [ 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 ].
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