EMCORE Expanding Production of Breakthrough Linear Externally Modulated Laser (L-EML™)-Based Transmitters
September 26 2016 - 9:20AM
L-EMLTM-Based Transmitters Achieve Qualification and are
Shipping to Major Cable MSOs
EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR), a leading provider of Indium
Phosphide (InP) optical chips, components, subsystems and systems
for the broadband and specialty fiber optics market, announced
today that it is expanding production of DOCSIS 3.1, 1550 nm CATV
transmitters utilizing Linear Externally Modulated Laser (L-EMLTM)
technology. L-EMLTM-based transmitters have achieved qualification
with major cable MSOs and are in volume production. The new EMCORE
MEDALLION 8100 L-EMLTM-based 1RU transmitter will be on display at
the 2016 Cable-Tec Expo, September 27-29, booth #311 at the
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA.
L-EMLTM technology expands on EMCORE’s leadership in
Mixed-Signal Optics products. It was invented, developed and is
manufactured exclusively at EMCORE and features a breakthrough
optical device innovation at its core. The L-EMLTM device consists
of a high-power, low-noise, narrow linewidth laser combined with a
proprietary highly-linearized modulator in a monolithic assembly.
It enables long distance optical link performance approaching
traditional lithium niobate-based externally-modulated
transmitters, but is more cost-effective for its targeted
applications and far exceeds the performance of Distributed
Feedback (DFB) laser-based systems.
“L-EML-based CATV transmitters usher in a new era of
transmission technology for the industry and we are extremely
pleased at the enthusiastic reception and successful qualification
at major MSOs,” said Grant Olecko, Senior Product Line Director at
EMCORE. “With the rapid growth of next generation DOCSIS 3.1
deployments, EMCORE developed a cost-effective solution that
overcomes the technical limitations of linear DFBs, while pushing
the boundaries of performance towards traditional, but higher cost,
lithium niobate-based solutions,” added Olecko.
“The L-EML innovation is a truly disruptive technology in the
industry which we unveiled at ANGACOM earlier this year, and we
continue to ramp production to meet demand following additional
successful trials,” commented Gyo Shinozaki, Vice President of
Marketing for EMCORE. “We are excited to showcase L-EML for the
first time publicly in the U.S. at the 2016 Cable-Tec Expo.”
At the Cable-Tec Expo, EMCORE will also showcase its full system
level portfolio for CATV including the new MEDALLION 6100 series
transmitters, the MEDALLION 7110 series of low-noise, high power
EDFAs and the MEDALLION 2100 optical A/B switch. In addition,
EMCORE will feature its full line of DOCSIS 3.1 lasers, DFB CATV
butterfly and TO-56 lasers, low-noise optical receivers, broadband
photodiodes, and components for wireless and Distributed Antenna
System (DAS) applications.
About EMCORE
EMCORE Corporation designs and manufactures Indium Phosphide
(InP) optical chips, components, subsystems and systems for the
broadband and specialty fiber optics market. EMCORE was the pioneer
in linear fiber optic transmission technology, and today is a
leader in optical components, as well as a provider of complete
end-to-end solutions for high-speed communications network
infrastructures, enabling systems and service providers to meet
growing demand for bandwidth and connectivity. EMCORE’s advanced
optical technologies are designed for cable television (CATV) and
fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) networks, telecommunications and data
centers, satellite communications, aerospace and defense, wireless
networks, and broadcast and professional audio/video systems. With
its world-class InP semiconductor wafer fabrication facility,
EMCORE has fully vertically-integrated manufacturing capability and
also provides contract design, foundry and component packaging
services. EMCORE is headquartered in Alhambra, California, USA with
InP wafer fabrication operations in Alhambra, and ISO 9001
certified manufacturing in Alhambra and Langfang, China. For
further information, please visit http://www.emcore.com.
Forward-looking statements:
The information provided herein may include 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, as
amended. Such statements include statements regarding EMCORE's
plans, strategies, business prospects, growth opportunities,
changes and trends in our business and expansion into new markets.
These forward-looking statements are based on management's current
expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about EMCORE and
are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results and events to differ materially from those stated in the
forward-looking statements, including without limitation, the
following: (a) the rapidly evolving markets for EMCORE’s products
and uncertainty regarding the development of these markets; (b)
EMCORE’s historical dependence on sales to a limited number of
customers and fluctuations in the mix of products and customers in
any period; (c) delays and other difficulties in commercializing
new products; (d) the failure of new products: (i) to perform as
expected without material defects, (ii) to be manufactured at
acceptable volumes, yields, and cost, (iii) to be qualified and
accepted by our customers, and (iv) to successfully compete with
products offered by our competitors; (e) uncertainties concerning
the availability and cost of commodity materials and specialized
product components that we do not make internally; (f) actions by
competitors; and (g) other risks and uncertainties discussed under
Item 1A - Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, as updated by our subsequent
periodic reports. Forward-looking statements contained in this
press release are made only as of the date hereof, and EMCORE
undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
Contact:
EMCORE Corporation
Gyo Shinozaki
Vice President of Marketing
(626) 293-3616
gyo_shinozaki@emcore.com
Media
Joel Counter
Manager, Corporate Marketing Communications
(626) 999-7017
media@emcore.com
Investor
Erica Mannion
Sapphire Investor Relations, LLC
(617) 542-6180
investor@emcore.com
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