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Stratos Lightwave Announces Complete Line of Fiber Optic Rotary Joints & Subsystems CHICAGO, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stratos Lightwave, Inc. is announcing a new line of rotary joints for fiber optic systems. These devices are the optical equivalent of the electrical slip ring, allowing uninterrupted transmission of data in applications that require a full 360 degrees rotation of the fiber. Stratos Fiber Optic Rotary Joints (FORJ) are available in a variety of package types, wavelengths, and fiber types. They are ideal for harsh-environment applications such as guidance systems, robotic systems, medical equipment, telemetry systems, remote operated vehicles, surveillance systems, and military equipment, where a large quantity of data must be transported across a rotating axis. Stratos is also offering design and manufacturing services for custom subsystems using these joints. These rotary joints support communication using singlemode, multimode, broadband, CWDM, or DWDM technologies. Available variations of Stratos FORJs include units for submersion in water, for high pressure, for miniature systems, for high RPM, for multi-fiber cables, and for broad spectral range use. All versions are resistant to water and dust ingress and feature stainless steel construction with ceramic ball bearings. Insertion loss is 2dB maximum (< 1dB typical), with a return loss > 45db. Bandwidth is 850nm - 1650nm for standard versions; down to 635nm for broadband. Maximum optical power level is +23dBm, and the maximum physical load on the fiber is 10N (for 900 micron fiber). Rotational speeds of up to 100RPM (2000RPM for the high-RPM version) are supported. While Stratos is offering these Fiber Optic Rotary Joints as individual components, the company is also providing complete subsystems that incorporate these FORJs. As a primary designer and manufacturer of active and passive components for fiber optic communication, Stratos will custom-design virtually any optical subsystem using these joints. Stratos can deliver a complete, ready-to-use solution. Stratos Fiber Optic Rotary Joints are available now. Pricing for the joints themselves varies from $1000 to $5000 each, depending on the version ordered and the options specified. Pricing for the custom development and/or manufacturing of subsystems using these joints, is determined on a case-by- case basis. For additional information, contact Stratos Lightwave, Inc., 7444 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL USA 60706-4549. Phone: 800.323.6858 FAX: 708.867.4140 E-mail: URL: http://www.stratoslightwave.com/ Stratos Lightwave, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLW) develops, manufactures and sells optical subsystems and components for high data rate networking, data storage, and telecommunications applications. These optical subsystems are used in local area networks (LANs), storage area networks (SANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the telecommunications market. The company also designs, manufactures, and sells a full line of optical components and cable assemblies for use in these networks. DATASOURCE: Stratos Lightwave, Inc. CONTACT: Steve Tebo of Stratos Lightwave, Inc., +1-708-867-9600; or PR Contact, do not publish, Wanda Arakaki of Technically Speaking Marketing, +1-847-480-7787 Web site: http://www.stratoslightwave.com/

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