Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Wed, February 25, 2009
Tue, February 24, 2009
GigOptix Announces EA Modulator Driver for use in 100Gb/s Ethernet Applications
PALO ALTO, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ GigOptix Inc. ] (OTCBB:GGOX), a leading provider of electronic engines for the optically connected digital world, announces the [ GX6220 ], a 28Gb/s Electro-Absorption (EA) modulator driver targeting the emerging 100GBASE-ER4 Ethernet standard for Access Network applications.
In every 40km reach Ethernet transceiver four GX6220 drivers are used in parallel between the MUX and the Electro-Absorption Modulated Lasers (EMLs). These transceivers are used as links connecting enterprises with a network provider Central Office (CO).
Key features of the GX6220 include:
- Compatibility with the emerging 100GBASE-ER4 standard
- Low power consumption
- Small form factor
- DC coupling with adjustable voltage offset
- Low RMS jitter degradation
- Adjustable eye cross point
- Differential Input/Single Ended Output
The GX6220's low power consumption and small form factor enables easy integration in TOSA solutions and its 28Gb/s bandwidth enables the die to be used in 100G Ethernet applications using Forward Error Correction (FEC) encoding schemes.
"This device is a critical component for the transition to 100G, as it enables power efficient and cost effective systems to be delivered by our customers," states Julie Tipton, vice president marketing at GigOptix. "Despite the down turn, leading analysts anticipate the 100G infrastructure to roll out in 2010. We are focused on supporting our customers to be well positioned for the recovery with competitive new products to meet the bandwidth challenge."
Samples of the GX6220 are now available in die form. Requests can be made by contacting [ 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
This release may contain "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 to its business. Many of these risks are discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in GigOptix' registration statement on Form S-4 on file with the SEC, 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.
