EMCORE Begins Customer Sampling of New OBI Mitigated RFoG Optical Networking Unit Transceiver
October 17 2017 - 09:20AM
EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR), a leading provider of advanced
Mixed-Signal Optics products that provide the foundation for
today’s high-speed communication network infrastructures and
leading-edge defense systems, announced today that it is sampling
its new Radio Frequency over Glass (RFoG) Optical Networking Unit
(ONU) Transceiver with key customers for qualification. Announced
at ANGACOM 2017, EMCORE’s new RFoG ONU transceiver is an Optical
Beat Interference (OBI) mitigated design utilizing the Company’s
breakthrough Linear Externally Modulated Laser (L-EMLTM). The unit
will be showcased along with EMCORE’s complete Line of CATV network
solutions at the Cable-Tec Expo in Denver, Colorado, October 18-20,
Booth #872.
RFoG technology provides cable Multiple Service Operators (MSOs)
the ability to offer a Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) type
architecture without changes to standard equipment in the headend
or central office. As subscriber density increases, however, OBI
signal degradation can present challenges to overall system
performance. EMCORE’s RFoG ONU transceiver overcomes those
obstacles by eliminating the effects of OBI through proprietary
upstream laser wavelength management, significantly improving RFoG
network performance in high-density customer environments.
EMCORE's RFoG ONU transceiver is compliant with the SCTE
(Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers) RF over Glass
specification. It is designed to support standard CATV downstream
and upstream transmission bands for voice, video and data signals
in single family and multiple-dwelling unit applications.
Downstream it receives a 1550 nm forward path optical signal
carrying an RF cable television spectrum up to 1.2 GHz, making it
compatible with the cable industry’s DOCSIS 3.1 standard. For
return path, it supports digital upstream transmission operating at
1610 nm that supports a 5-85 MHz spectrum.
“The interest level in our OBI mitigated RFoG ONU following its
announcement at ANGACOM has been tremendous,” said Gyo Shinozaki,
Vice President of Marketing for EMCORE. “Key customers are excited
to sample the unit for qualification within their systems. The
combination of OBI mitigation and an economically compelling
solution make this an attractive option for RFoG.”
At the Cable-Tec Expo, EMCORE will also showcase its latest
DOCSIS 3.1, 1550 nm CATV transmitters utilizing the L-EMLTM
technology with a rackmount system display featuring the MEDALLION
8100 1550 nm CATV Transmitter, MEDALLION 7000 Series CATV Fiber
Amplifier and 2100 Optical A/B Switch. In addition, EMCORE will
display its new, compact 1.2 GHz, 1550 nm L-EMLTM -based
mini-transmitter card subassembly designed for a range of CATV
applications. EMCORE will also feature its latest high-density
laser package technology with the forthcoming EMCORE XMD. The
EMCORE XMD incorporates the Company’s performance-leading and
proven 1550 nm QAM laser technology into the ultra-compact
form-factor that is approximately 1/3 the size of EMCORE’s classic
14-pin butterfly laser module.
“Adoption of our L-EML technology continues at a rapidly
expanding rate and our new ‘mini-Tx’ subassembly provides all the
core elements required for designers to quickly integrate the L-EML
device technology into a variety of CATV transmitter platforms,”
said Grant Olecko, Senior Product Line Director at EMCORE.
“Everyday the true benefits of linear fiber optics to the node in
HFC networks becomes more apparent compared to baseband digital
links being evangelized by some in the industry,” added Olecko.To
find out more about EMCORE’s new OBI Mitigated RFoG ONU and the
Company’s complete line of cable network solutions, please visit us
at the Cable-Tec Expo, October 18 – 20, booth #872 at the Colorado
Convention Center, Denver, Colorado. If you are interested in
scheduling a meeting at the show, please contact us at
media@emcore.com.
About EMCORE
EMCORE Corporation is a leading provider of advanced
Mixed-Signal Optics products that provide the foundation for
today’s high-speed communication network infrastructures and
leading-edge defense systems. Our optical chips, components,
subsystems and systems enable broadband and wireless providers to
continually enhance their network capacity, speed and coverage to
advance the free flow of information that empowers the lives of
millions of people daily. The Mixed-Signal Optics technology at the
heart of our broadband transmission products is shared with our
fiber optic gyros and military communications links to provide the
aerospace and defense markets state-of-the-art systems that keep us
safe in an increasingly unpredictable world. EMCORE’s
performance-leading optical components and systems serve a broad
array of applications including cable television,
fiber-to-the-premise networks, telecommunications, wireless
infrastructure, satellite RF fiber links, navigation systems and
military communications. EMCORE has fully vertically-integrated
manufacturing capability through its world-class Indium Phosphide
(InP) wafer fabrication facility at our headquarters in Alhambra,
California and is ISO 9001 certified in Alhambra, and at our
facilities in Warminster, Pennsylvania and China. For more
information, please visit www.emcore.com.
Forward-looking statements:
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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
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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, 2016, 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
CorporationGyo Shinozaki Vice President of Marketing (626)
293-3616 gyo_shinozaki@emcore.com
MediaJoel CounterManager, Corporate &
Marketing Communications(626) 999-7017media@emcore.com
InvestorErica MannionSapphire Investor
Relations, LLC(617) 542-6180investor@emcore.com
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