Functional Single Crystals

Fujikura Limited produces functional single crystals for usages in process and medicine, as well as for utilization in various types of electronic equipment, the light power of laser source has increased at higher levels year by year. Optical isolators are used to prevent the element from being destroyed by the laser light when it returns to the output device. The high resistance for laser damage is also required in the optical isolators because of the recent demand in the light power of laser source. Fujikura has developed the single crystals that can be employed in the optical isolators of high power laser light source.

 The company has also developed the highly functional single crystals, such as the nonlinear optical crystals for laser light and the wafers for light emitting device, by using their cultivated technology for the material design and the crystal growth.

Verizon (United States) -FiOS Broadband Internet: 300Mbps

Responding to consumer demand for ultra-high-speed home broadband service, Verizon next month will more than double the speeds of several of its FiOS Internet tiers - and introduce two new tiers with even faster speeds.

The new FiOS Internet portfolio will feature download/upload speed tiers of 50/25 and 150/65 megabits per second (Mbps), as well as two new tiers of 75/35 and 300/65 Mbps.  The latter speed is double that of FiOS Internet's current top speed of 150/35 Mbps, the nation's fastest, mass scale residential Internet speed.
In addition, Verizon will continue to offer its entry-level speed of 15/5 Mbps.  The other speeds in the company's current industry-leading FiOS Internet portfolio are 25/25, 35/35 50/20 and 150/35 Mbps.  (A FiOS Internet speed grid with more details about the current and future FiOS speeds is available by clicking here.)  Pricing for the new portfolio will be announced next month.


The new speeds, to be offered in stand-alone and bundled packages, are designed to address the burgeoning growth of bandwidth-intensive applications and the increase in the number of Internet-connected devices being used simultaneously in the same household.  The speeds will also support consumers who are watching more over-the-top video programming on TVs and portable devices, and accommodate the rise in Internet-enabled applications like video and audio streaming, home monitoring devices, video chat, multiplayer gaming and online backup services, all of which  can simultaneously sap the strength of many home broadband connections.

Bob Mudge, president of Verizon's consumer and mass market business unit, characterized the broadband speed increases as a "societal and technological necessity," as secure network applications enable consumers to enjoy a "borderless lifestyle" in which they can connect to the content they care about, anytime and anywhere.

"The ways we used the Internet and watched TV over the past 10 to 15 years have dramatically shifted," said Mudge. "With the emergence of smartphones, smart TVs, Blu-ray players, tablets and gaming consoles that also serve as over-the-top devices, consumers need more bandwidth to receive the highest-quality experience."

The higher downstream and upstream FiOS tiers that Verizon will deliver will provide customers with sustained speed and reliability of service, in contrast to intermittent speed boosts offered by cable-company competitors whose networks, unlike Verizon's, are not all-fiber optic.

How FiOS Internet Speeds Meet Individual Needs of Consumers

Consumers will be able to choose from the new range of FiOS speed options to maximize their broadband or video experience.  For example, the 15/5 Mbps tier is best used for basic tasks such as email and Web browsing in a household of one or two Internet-connected users with several devices.  In contrast, the 50/25 Mbps tier can best serve a multiple-device household with three or more users who frequently telecommute, enjoy downloading music and photos, and viewing videos on PCs or wireless devices.

The new 75/35 Mbps tier best serves a household that streams HD movies to the TV, downloads or uploads video files, participates in multiplayer gaming, and has three or more Internet-connected users on multiple devices.

The most powerful 150/65 and 300/65 Mbps speed tiers are designed for households of five or more Internet-connected users who want to receive the best standard- and high-definition video streaming experience on a variety of devices.

Why Video Web Traffic Is Fueling the Need for Faster Bandwidth

"Our top FiOS speed will be twice as fast as anything America has ever seen," said Mike Ritter, chief marketing officer for Verizon's consumer and mass market business unit. "High-speed Internet no longer is just for techies, as more than half of our residential consumers already use at least a 20 Mbps Internet connection.  Streaming online video on an all-fiber-optic connection providing faster speeds is better and more reliable during peak Internet usage hours.

"As recently as 2005, video was less than 10 percent of Web traffic," said Ritter. "By the end of this year, we expect it to be 50 percent, growing to 90 percent in just a few years."
Today, the average home has seven Internet-connected devices.  With the continuing increase of devices in the home using a wired or Wi-Fi Internet connection, the average home by 2015 will have between nine and 15 Internet-connected devices, said Ritter.

The majority of Verizon customers will be able to order the two fastest-speed options of 150 and 300 Mbps, which require customers to be connected via a GPON (gigabit passive optical network) terminal.  For existing customers who have a BPON (broadband passive optical network) terminal and qualify for the GPON service, the installation of a new GPON terminal will be required.

With a 300 Mbps speed, consumers can download a two-hour, standard-definition movie (1.5 gigabytes) in less than 40 seconds; and a two-hour, high-definition movie (5 GB) in 2.2 minutes.  On a 150 Mbps connection, the same two-hour, SD movie can be downloaded in less than 80 seconds, and the two-hour, HD movie in less than four-and-a-half minutes.

Downloading 20 high-resolution photographs (100 megabytes) would take 2.8 seconds with a 300/65 Mbps connection and 5.4 seconds using the 150/65 Mbps service.  With the 65 Mbps upstream speed, consumers can upload 200 high-resolution photos or five minutes of HD video in 31 seconds, and in 58 seconds with the 35 Mbps upstream service.

More than 13.7 million customers in parts of nine Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states plus parts of Florida, Texas, California and the District of Columbia can order FiOS Internet. The total will grow to 18 million as Verizon continues to deploy its all-fiber-optic network to serve more consumers and small businesses.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 93 million retail customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.  A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 192,000.  For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

Fujitsu Laboratories - Compact Optical Transceivers (25 Gbps)

- Intended for data communications in next-generation servers using optical

interconnects -

Kawasaki, Japan, May 31, 2012 - Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced
the development of a compact, cost-effective optical transceiver, a necessary
step toward developing optical interconnects for high-speed, high-bandwidth
data transmission among CPUs in the next generation of servers.

The data rate and space available for mounting the optical transceivers in use
today are obstacles in the way of making future high-performance servers a
reality. Fujitsu Laboratories therefore achieved improvements on the driver
IC circuit and module packaging structures, enabling transfer speeds of 25
Gbps over each channel in next-generation interconnects, a necessary step
toward doubling conventional transmission rates.

This technology enables high-speed, high-bandwidth data communications among
CPUs in a server, and between CPUs and peripheral devices. This also marks a
significant step toward the improved performance that future supercomputers
and high-performance servers will demand.

Details of this technology will be presented at the IEEE 62nd Electronic
Components and Technology Conference to be held in San Diego, California on
May 29.

<Background>
Advances in CPU processing power have greatly increased the data-processing
capabilities of servers. Now, with improved virtualization technology which
allows a single CPU to run multiple processes, the volume of data passing
among CPUs and between CPUs and peripherals is vastly increasing. While
today's servers use optical interconnects capable of data rates of 10 Gbps
per channel, expectations for future servers are that they will be able to
run even faster, at 25 Gbps. Furthermore, as Figure 1 illustrates, it is also
hoped that optical interconnects can be used not only for data communications
among servers, but also among boards within a server, as higher data rates
become difficult to achieve with electrical communications.

<Technological Issues>
Implementing optical interconnects within a server requires an optical
transceiver that converts electrical signals into optical signals. Current
optical transceivers have reached data rates between 10 and 14 Gbps, so the
speed of optical transceivers themselves has become a barrier to achieving
hoped-for data rates of 25 Gbps. Furthermore, current optical transceivers
are physically bulky, making them difficult to place near CPUs or other
devices. This is problematic because the electrical signal traveling between
the device and optical transceiver encounters line transmission losses and
interference that increases with the length of the electrical circuit. This
degrades signal quality and makes it more difficult to increase speeds.

<Newly Developed Transceiver>
In order to succeed in producing a compact optical transceiver with the
optical interconnects necessary for high-speed, high-bandwidth data
transmissions inside servers, Fujitsu Laboratories has developed an
opto-electric converter to turn electrical (optical) signals into optical
(electrical) signals through an optical device. Details of the technologies
follow.

1. High-speed circuitry technology
Fujitsu Laboratories was able to increase speeds through circuit technology
in the IC circuit that runs optical devices by making waveforms of optical
signals rise and fall more steeply even in inexpensive optical devices with
insufficiently fast response times, and by installing circuit technology
that suppresses multiple reflections that degrade the electrical signal's
waveform. This resulted in an increase in data rates from the current 10-14
Gbps to 25 Gbps per channel.

2. Compact Optical Coupling Technology
Conventionally, efficiently transmitting optical signals between
opto-electric converters and optical fiber (optical coupling) required an
optical coupling unit that consisted of a lens component and an optical
connector (Figure 3). However, the size of the lens component was large and
the cost was high. This new construction consists of an opto-electric
converter with a flexible printed circuit board that has been equipped with
optical devices and ICs, allowing for a compact optical transceiver. In
addition, Fujitsu Laboratories has also developed a cost-effective film-type
lens sheet which is stacked on the underside of the flexible printed circuit
board, thereby solving the problems mentioned above.

These technologies were used on a prototype of a 4ch x 25 Gbps opto-electric
converter. With a size of 22 mm x 9 mm x 0.86 mm (including on-board
electrical components and optical waveguide), the lens component is less than
one-tenth as large as conventional lens components in opto-electric converters,
while the overall unit has been slimmed down to one-third the conventional
size. Taking advantage of its thin size, Fujitsu Laboratories developed
optical transceivers with the prototype opto-electric converters placed on
the both side. Transmitters and receivers both utilize eight channels with a
compact size of 47.8 mm x 16 mm x 21.6 mm, enabling adjacent devices such as
the CPU on the printed circuit board to occupy a smaller area.

<Results>
These technologies achieve 25 Gbps per channel compactly and cost-effectively,
the capacity required for next-generation interconnects. This paves the way
for high-speed, high-bandwidth communications in servers.

<Future Plans>
Fujitsu Laboratories is proceeding with research and development to apply this
technology to high-performance servers, with the goal of practical use in
servers within three years. It also plans to extend this technology more
widely to increase the performance of information and communications equipment.

<About Fujitsu>
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT)
company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services.
Over 170,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We
use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with
our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of
4.5 trillion yen (US$54 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.
For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com.

<About Fujitsu Laboratories>
Founded in 1968 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu
Laboratories Limited is one of the premier research centers in the world.
With a global network of laboratories in Japan, China, the United States and
Europe, the organization conducts a wide range of basic and applied research
in the areas of Next-generation Services, Computer Servers, Networks,
Electronic Devices and Advanced Materials. For more information, please see:
http://jp.fujitsu.com/labs/en.

Alcatel-Lucent to expand China Telecom's fiber optic access network

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it will significantly expand China Telecom’s broadband access network, bringing services such as IPTV, video-on-demand and voice-over-IP (VoIP) services to millions of homes in China.

The Euro 100 million contract - secured through Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell, Alcatel-Lucent’s flagship company in China – will lead to the deployment of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks across China’s 31 provinces, enabling China Telecom to serve millions of households with a wide range of high-speed services and guaranteed quality of service.

The project is a key milestone in China Telecom’s ambitious ‘Broadband China, Fiber Cities’ plan which was launched at the beginning of 2011 to bring FTTH coverage to 100 million households and 30 million subscribers by 2015. The project is also closely aligned with China’s National Broadband Strategy.

Wei Leping, Director of China Telecom’s Science & Technology Committee, said: “Leveraging Alcatel-Lucent’s leading broadband access portfolio and its extensive experience with large-scale deployments around the world, we are able to provide subscribers with a premium broadband experience.”

Rajeev Singh-Molares, President of Alcatel-Lucent Asia-Pacific Region, said: “This project highlights the rapid expansion of broadband in China. It also demonstrates our strong and growing leadership position in the FTTH market as we help accelerate the availability of superfast broadband throughout China.”

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Planar Waveguide Circuit Modules Global Market Forecast and Analysis (2011-2016)

ElectroniCast Consultants - Market Research

                      

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ElectroniCast Consultants provides a detailed market and technology analysis of planar waveguide circuit modules used in optical communication applications.  Below, are three levels (or “food chain”) pertaining to planar waveguide circuits.  For the purposes of this ElectroniCast study, we quantify and provide a market forecast for “Level 3”

·         Level 1 - The PWC chip

·         Level 2 – PWC packaged chip with fiber attached (compact component)

·         Level 3 – Module: typically 1 or more PWC chips and compact component(s) inside an module enclosure, with fiber(s) attached

PWC module average selling price (ASPs), which are quantified in this report by ElectroniCast, include attached optical fiber(s) (0.5-2 meters in length), along with splice sleeves, module enclosure and associated packaging components; however, connectors are not included. The prices are the estimated or forecasted average prices paid during the indicated calendar year. 

The module prices are the manufacturer’s (“factory”) prices, invoiced to the first (original) customer, or transfer prices for internal (captive) production.  They take into account the typical purchase quantities and related quantity discounts, as well as the variation in performance specifications between one user and another.  The costs of supplier testing, qualification, documentation and other ancillary costs are included in the price calculation. 

The average module footprint (enclosure dimension size) will trend to decrease in size; however, the number of channels and functions per module are trending to increase.  All of this is made possible by technology allowing for more functional integration and/or capacity on a (single) PWC chip (in this study, we are quantifying the 2011-2016 timeframe).

Based on primary research (interviews and evaluations) with engineers and product planners from both the supplier-side and the user (customer-base), ElectroniCast can see ideas and then (eventually) concepts about 3-7 (or more) years before innovation solutions (products) are announced in the public domain.  Once we feel confident that these ideas and concepts will become innovative solutions (new products), we set anticipated usage (consumption) into the market forecast. 

It is also important to note that we, in effect, forecast signal transmission demand growth, which will drive demand for increased capability/capacity components.  In addition to serving as an improved solution for advanced applications, this solution also is a better economical solution for earlier (existing) applications. ElectroniCast analysts have extensive experience at searching for and finding-out about these ideas-concepts-innovations and evaluating them with an excellent success factor rate.   

 

Networks combine voice, audio, data at various speeds for video, television, including interactive 3-dimensional high definition television (3D/HDTV), wireless/mobile, Internet and other specialized transmission into a single integrated infrastructure. Included within the infrastructure is business Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, unified messaging, Internet-based social networking, web-assisted call centers, and a variety of communication infrastructures. 

Residential use includes video on demand, e-commerce, small office/home office telecommuting, advertising, medical monitoring, elder care monitoring, childcare monitoring, home and office security. Communication networks are utilizing built an Internet backbone, rooted in demand. The customers are demanding greater speed, more functionality and reliability, and naturally, they expect “perfect” quality of service.

A planar lightwave circuit (PLC) is a generic term used to refer to an optical circuit consisting of a light waveguide. In the same way as an electronic integrated circuit (IC), it is formed on the surface of a substrate using technologies such as thin-film formation, photolithography, and dry etching. Silicon is used as the substrate and silica glass as the waveguide. The merit of the PLC is that it provides a low-loss connection with optical fiber because the PLC and the optical fiber are both made of silica, and they both have a core size of the micrometer order.

Planar technology allows a much tighter density of components given that all functions are can be performed on a single PWC chip. The end result is a much smaller device and smaller footprint for the OEM manufacturer's equipment. This is a key metric for new systems as Central Office Space is in short supply.  This report provides the findings of ElectroniCast Consultants’ study of PWC modules consumed in optical communication applications.

The worldwide review of 2011 plus the market forecast (2012-2016) is presented for PWC-based modules is segmented by the following functions:

·         Consumption Value (US$, Million)

·         Quantity (number/units: Thousand)

·         Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each)

The ElectroniCast market data are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

• America (North America, Central and South America)
• EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
• APAC (Asia Pacific)

The following is a list the PWC-based modules that we quantify in this market forecast study report.

·         Discrete PWC Module

o        AWG Module

o        Switch Module

o        VOA Module

o        PLC Splitter Module

o        Other/Miscellaneous PWC Module

·         Integrated Multifunction PWC Module

According to ElectroniCast Consultants, the global consumption value of planar waveguide circuit (PWC) modules will increase with strongly rising quantity growth partially offset by declining average prices.

The APAC region, with 45% in 2011, is forecast to increase at as faster pace versus the other two regions to maintain the lead in relative market share.  The America region is set to hold onto the 2nd-place position.  Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) will remain in a distant third place in relative market share, increasing at 20.3% per year (2011-2016). The consumption value of a particular module is determined by the region and final application (“end-use”) of the module. PWC discrete (single function) modules are forecast for relatively slower growth versus the integrated multifunction module category.

Enablence Technologies: 66% DECREASE in Revenues

The Company has stopped making payments on its $3.0 million convertible debenture, and is violation of certain bank covenants for a $2.8 million secured note payable.

Toronto, Canada – May 29, 2012 - Enablence Technologies Inc. (“Enablence” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE: ENA), a leading supplier of optical components and subsystems for telecommunication access, metro and long-haul markets and enterprise and other applications, announced today its financial results for its fiscal third quarter ending March 31, 2012.  All figures are in thousands of U.S. dollars (“USD”), unless specified otherwise, and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").

Key items

The key items during the third quarter include:

-Reported net income of $1.4 million, driven by the accounting gain on
 the sale of Teledata, but a net loss from continuing operations of
 $(9.1) million including an impairment charge of $5.7 million;
-Reported revenues of $2.8 million, resulting in an Adjusted EBITDA (a
 non-GAAP measure defined below) loss of $(2.7) million. Revenues were
 down 66% from the previous year due mainly to a general market slowdown,
 and Adjusted EBITDA was $2.7 million worse than the previous year, due
 to the decline in revenue;
-Completed the sale of Teledata, resulting in a non-cash gain on the sale
 of $13.4 million due to the assumption of net liabilities by the
 purchaser; and
 -Recorded an impairment charge of $5.7 million, reducing goodwill to $nil.
 

The Company is also announcing that the contract of its chief executive officer, Tim Thorsteinson has not been renewed, and Mr. Thorsteinson has left the Company effective today, including his position on the board of directors. Two members of the board of directors, John Roland and Peter Dey, will manage an executive committee that will include four management employees until a successor is found. 

As previously announced, the Company had sufficient cash resources to operate through May, 2012. As of today, the Company has approximately $0.9 million of unrestricted cash on hand. This is only sufficient to operate on a limited basis until additional financing is received. The Company has stopped making payments on its $3.0 million convertible debenture, and is violation of certain bank covenants for a $2.8 million secured note payable. The Company continues to work with potential investors and lenders to obtain the necessary funding to execute the Company's business plan, however no funding has been negotiated at the time of this press release. 

"We are working diligently to secure additional financing and pursue other strategic alternatives, however with the current levels of operating losses and resulting cash outflows, it has proven much more challenging than we had hoped," said Peter Dey, Chair of the Board of Directors "While we continue to work with potential investors, there is no assurance that our efforts will be successful, and that we will be able to renegotiate our existing obligations. If we are not successful, we will be forced to pursue formal insolvency proceedings."

Financial and Operating Results

Revenues for the quarter ending March 31, 2012 ("Current Quarter") decreased by $5.5 million, or 66% compared to the quarter ending March 31, 2011 ("Prior Year Quarter"). This decrease was driven by a slowdown in demand for arrayed waveguide grating ("AWG") and multiplexer and demultiplexer ("VMUX") optical components due to lower shipments of optical components across the market in general. The Company also continues to experience increased pricing pressure, as supply in the market exceeds demand.

The Company expects revenues for the quarter ending June 30, 2012 to improve compared to the Current Quarter, and has received orders of approximately $2.5 million to date in the quarter.

Gross margin for the Current Quarter was negative 4.7% compared to 32.5% in the Prior Year Quarter. The decrease from the Prior Year Quarter is due to the decrease in volume and increased pricing pressure, offset partially by cost reductions realized from the Company's restructuring activities in the prior year. The Company expects to see continued pricing pressure for the coming quarters, but expects gross margins to improve when volumes increase, and through the introduction of new products.

The net loss from continuing operations in the Current Quarter was $9.1 million, compared to $1.0 million in the Prior Year Quarter. The Current Year Quarter includes a $5.7 million impairment charge on goodwill. The significant drivers of the impairment charge were the decline in revenue in the Company's components business, combined with the higher risk factors in the business given its current financial condition. The increase in net loss from continuing operations is due to the impairment charge, combined with the decline in revenues, partially offset by decreased general and administrative expenses and reductions in amortization expenses.

The Company reported a net income of $10.6 million from discontinued operations in the Current Quarter, compared to a loss of $43.0 million in the Prior Year Quarter. The Current Quarter includes $13.4 million gain from the sale to Teledata during the quarter, while the Prior Year Quarter included impairment charges on intangibles and goodwill totalling $37.8 million relating to the Company's Systems business.

Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) was a $(2.7) million loss for the Current Quarter, compared to a $0.1 million profit in the Prior Year Quarter, due to the decline in revenue.

Cash Position

Enablence's cash and cash equivalents were $2.7 million at March 31, 2012 compared to $10.4 million at June 30, 2011 and $5.0 million at December 31, 2011. The decrease in cash in the quarter is due to the negative Adjusted EBITDA and debt service costs. The Company has $0.9 million of cash as at May 29, 2012.

China Joint Venture

Enablence continued to make progress on its joint venture in China, Sunblence Technologies Co., Ltd. (the "China JV", or "Sunblence"). Sunblence has completed the set-up of the complete manufacturing processes to produce splitter chips, and is currently evaluating test chips in order to improve yields and allow volume production to begin. Sunblence has generated very modest initial revenue in May 2012 and expects to start generating customer revenues for manufactured splitter chips during June 2012. Enablence owns a 49% interest in Sunblence. As at March 31, the China JV had $0.8 million of cash.

Divestiture of Teledata

Effective March 31, 2012, Enablence sold its Israel-based Systems business, Teledata Networks Ltd. ("Teledata") to Godan Ventures LP established by Taldan Capital Partners LLP. Proceeds from the sale were nominal, but Enablence reported a $13.4 million gain on the sale due to the excess of liabilities over assets at the time of the transaction.

The sale of Teledata completes Enablence's exit from the Systems business, an initiative announced in April 2011.

About Enablence Technologies Inc.

Enablence Technologies Inc. is a publicly traded company (tsx venture:ENA) that designs, manufactures and sells optical components and subsystems to a global customer base. It utilizes its patented technologies including planar lightwave circuit ("PLC") intellectual property in the production of an array of photonics components and broadband subsystems that deliver a key portion of the infrastructure for next-generation telecommunication systems. The Company's product lines address all three segments of optical networks: access, connecting homes and businesses to the network; metro, communication rings within large cities; and long- haul, linking cities and continents. For more information, visit www.enablence.com .

Forward-looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, in particular with respect to the current and future revenue, the sale of Teledata, the expectations of the joint venture in China and the revenue, margins, profitability and future growth of the continuing operations (including the joint venture) that are made that are made as of the date hereof and are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions which involve risks and uncertainties associated with our business and the economic environment in which the business operates. All such statements are made pursuant to the 'safe harbour' provisions of, and are intended to be forward-looking statements under, applicable Canadian securities legislation. Any statements contained herein that are statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. We caution our readers of this press release not to place undue reliance on our forward looking statements as a number of factors could cause actual results or conditions to differ materially from current expectations. Please refer to the risks set forth in the Company's continuous disclosure documents that can be found on SEDAR www.sedar.com . Enablence does not intend, and disclaims any obligation, except as required by law, to update or revise any forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts:
        Enablence Technologies Inc.
        David Toews
        Chief Financial Officer
        +1 (647) 729-1605
     

SOURCE: Enablence Technologies Inc.

MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) includes POF (plastic optical fiber)

Test specialist RUETZ SYSTEM SOLUTIONS extends its test system TTsuite to all available speed grades and physical layers of the networking standard MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) for in-car data transmission. Thus the qualified system integrator for automotive data communication now provides the optimized test system for speed grades of 25, 50 and 150 Mbit/s.

 

The supported physical layers for MOST include POF (plastic optical fiber) and electrical physical layers: coax and shielded or unshielded twisted pair (STP/UTP) copper wires. "With the enhanced and optimized the test system, all test cases that have been automated once with TTsuite are now available for all three MOST generations: MOST25, MOST50 and MOST150," stated Wolfgang Malek, General Manager and Co-founder of RUETZ SYSTEM SOLUTIONS. "Hence we offer all users the best prerequisites for the reuse of test cases and, consequently, high protection for invested funds." 

The easy-to-use test platform of the test system allows users to perform test and simulation tasks in varying degrees of complexity. This tool is based on the standardized test specification language TTCN-3 and uses the GFT-format (Graphical Presentation format of TTCN-3) for the definition, visualization and documentation of the tests. The test system allows testers to describe and carry out new test scenarios in a user-friendly and comfortable environment. Moreover, test routines can be used both as executable tests and as test specifications.

 

The company also provides a test Development Kit (TDK) with various opportunities for automation in the areas of physical layer, network, system behavior, and application for a smooth start to test projects. A large number of proven test cases from the MOST compliance processes are available. In addition to the standard system, the company offers further test adapters for CAN bus, RS232, GPIB, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SQL, POP3, SNMP, TCP, UDP, and the integration of customer-specific DLLs and interfaces.

TeraXion strengthens its international sales presence

QUEBEC, CANADA, May 30th, 2012
TeraXion, a leading manufacturer of optical components and modules for high-speed networks, announces today the agreement concluded with TeraComm and Ward/Davis Associates, adding them as sales representatives in the United States. This addition strengthens TeraXion’s international presence and complements an already vast international distribution channel.

TeraComm and Ward/Davis Associates will offer TeraXion’s product line designed for the needs of R&D telecommunication labs as well as the optical solutions manufacturing environment. TeraXion’s product line includes tunable narrow-linewidth lasers, chromatic dispersion emulators, full C-band tunable filters and tunable dispersion compensation benchtop modules.

“Worldwide telecom labs are continuously seeking state-of-the-art solutions in order to succeed in research projects, which are becoming increasingly demanding”, said Martin Guy, Vice-President of Product Management and Technology. “We want to work closely with our customers to provide solutions that fulfill today’s needs while identifying tomorrow’s requirements of next-generation optical communication systems”, he added.

TeraXion is fully based in Quebec City, Canada. Its business model for promoting international sales is to partner with specialized local sales organizations such as I-Wave Co. in Japan, Luster LightTech in China, Wave Technologies in Israel, Boreal Communications in Brazil, Panoptics in South Korea and Municom in Germany.

“We are delighted to add TeraComm and Ward/Davis Associates to our international distribution channel. More than representatives, they will be true partners having our full and long-term commitment for a win-win business relationship”, said Eric Pineau, Vice-President of Sales.

About TeraXion
TeraXion is a leading-edge photonic solutions provider for high-end optical communications applications, industrial lasers and optical sensing markets. Its line of chromatic dispersion management solutions includes Telcordia-qualified low-loss static and tunable dispersion compensators for terrestrial and submarine networks. TeraXion offers customized filtering solutions and narrow linewidth semiconductor laser sources for RF photonic and coherent detection systems. Presently, TeraXion is investing in photonic integration by developing a platform based on silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology, which will enhance its product design and manufacturing.

www.teraxion.com

Polarization-Maintaining Optical Isolator Optimized for 638-nm Diode Lasers

Blue Sky Research, a volume manufacturer of laser diode systems and OEM components, today announced the company is accepting orders for its visible wavelength, fiber pigtailed Optical Isolator. The isolator product series is designed for isolating visible lasers such as 638nm laser diodes from reflected light that may otherwise encourage instability in the source laser or under certain circumstances may even induce damage to the laser itself. The PSFI Isolator product is presently tuned for light in the wavelength range of 635nm up to 670nm, however it can be optimized to meet any application inside the visible spectra.

Chris Gladding, CEO of Blue Sky Research stated, "Over the past 20 years we've developed a sophisticated set of fiber optic products and capabilities. We welcome the opportunity to add to our capabilities and add value to our customers in their uses of optical technology. This optical isolator with polarization maintaining fiber showcases our unique capabilities and how we can work with customers to enhance their competitive position. Enhancing OEM system performance with laser & optical technologies is what we do best."

The PSFI optical isolator is designed for fiber to fiber industrial applications, where polarization maintenance, low insertion loss and high optical isolation are key performance criteria. The all passive optical design ensures reliable fiber alignment and performance over a wide range of operating environments. All fibers are Polarization maintaining for their specified wavelength and may be spliced to lasers or will be fitted with FC/APC connectors.

About Blue Sky Research
Blue Sky Research is a vertically integrated volume manufacturer of fiber-coupled and free space, red, blue, violet, and IR laser systems, semiconductor laser devices, and OEM laser components. The company crafts state of the art laser products using its' in-house expertise in micro-optics, laser diode manufacturing and optical/electrical engineering disciplines. Custom and application-specific solutions for high reliability and coupling of lasers to single mode fibers are enabled via patented microlens technology, and telecommunications grade packaging technology. Founded in 1989, Blue Sky Research is headquartered in Milpitas, California.

Source: www.blueskyresearch.com

PEG Bandwidth Selects Ekinops-Extreme Networks Solution for LTE Network Construction Needs

 

PARIS, May 29, 2012 -- Ekinops  and Extreme Networks, which have worked together since late 2011 to offer a rich combination of switching, optical transport, and end-to-end integrated management solutions to carriers, today announced network provider PEG Bandwidth as a new joint customer.

 

PEG Bandwidth, a leading national provider of 4G mobile backhaul infrastructure services for carriers, offers cell site backhaul services, metro transport solutions, and long-haul transport services to other carriers. Ekinops is providing the optical transport equipment for PEG Bandwidth, along with Ethernet switches and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) mobile backhaul switches from Extreme Networks.

 

PEG Bandwidth will leverage a next generation 4G network infrastructure as it continues to roll out and support new 4G and LTE network construction for national Tier 1 carrier customers.

 

Provided to PEG Bandwidth as an integrated solution, the key equipment involved in the contract includes the Ekinops 360 optical transport platform, which offers DWDM and CWDM on a single platform for metro, regional, and long-haul applications. With its unique T-Chip technology, the Ekinops 360 leverages Ekinops' ability to provide many capabilities of transport systems on a single programmable chip.

 

PEG Bandwidth selected 4G solutions from Ekinops and Extreme Networks to meet its goal in building a next generation LTE backhaul network. The companies provide a compelling combination of performance and value, due to their capabilities to cost-effectively provide ultra-low latency Ethernet switching, with the ability to provide less than 1 microsecond latency for packet delivery through the switch with their aggregation and mobile backhaul switch platforms.  

 

Specifically, Ekinops is supplying PEG Bandwidth with Extreme Networks’ Summit^® X670 10GbE stackable switches and its E4G 200 Mobile Backhaul routers. The Summit series switches provide PEG Bandwidth with industry leading flexibility and bandwidth, scaling from as little as 24 Gbps to more than a terabit, with a flexible selection of interfaces (copper or fiber, 10/100/100 to 40 Gbps). Furthermore, Extreme Networks Ethernet solutions offer MPLS and routing functionality, enabling service providers to use the same devices for a broad range of applications like data center switching, business services, triple-play, and wireless backhaul. 

 

Extreme Networks' E4G-200 mobile backhaul switch offers telco features, including synchronous Gigabit Ethernet backhaul to support multiple generations of mobile services. The E4G-200 can deliver mobile data services faster than 3G networks, due to software  support of the 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP), ultra-dense Gigabit ports, and highly scalable aggregation capabilities.

 

"We selected the Ekinops solution for its ability to meet a broad range of our backhaul and transport needs," said Christopher Pickard, PEG Bandwidth chief technology officer and vice president of network operations. "It was the most cost-effective and scalable choice to support our rapid network growth."

 

"The combination of Ekinops transport equipment and Extreme Networks switching and routing equipment is the perfect fit for the needs of service providers such as PEG Bandwidth," said Rob Adams, vice president of marketing for Ekinops. "As both companies leverage their own strengths, we are able to provide our customers with integrated, best-in-breed transport, switching, and routing solutions."

 

The integrated Ekinops-Extreme Networks offering, with its focus on flexibility, scalability, and operational simplicity, offers an end-to-end backhaul solution from the tower to the metro and core. Its capabilities allow a provider to use the same equipment for a variety of other applications as well, such as residential triple play, business services, data center, disaster recovery, and internal IT needs.

 

About PEG Bandwidth

Founded in early 2009, PEG Bandwidth is focused on customizing cell site backhaul networks for wireless carriers, providing high-capacity fiber-based connections from the edge of the wireless carrier's network back to the existing geographic core fiber infrastructure. Through broad partnerships with fiber providers, cable companies, CLECs and others, PEG can aggregate backhaul traffic across multiple networks, covering a larger percentage of an individual market, and provide a seamless, end-to-end solution to its wireless carrier customers.PEG currently has offices in the Dallas, St. Louis and Philadelphia metropolitan areas. For more information, visit www.pegbandwidth.com.

 

About Ekinops

Ekinops is a leading supplier of next generation optical transport equipment for telecommunications service providers. The Ekinops 360 addresses Metro, Regional, and Long-Haul applications with a single, highly-integrated platform. Ekinops is a market-leading innovator in 100G transport with its unique all-in-1RU^® approach that truly optimizes optical networks. The Ekinops 360 system relies on the highly-programmable Ekinops T-Chip^® (Transport-on-a-Chip) that enables fast, flexible and cost-effective delivery of new services for high-speed transport. Using the Ekinops 360 carrier-grade system, operators can simply increase capacity of their networks – CWDM, DWDM, Ethernet, ESCON, Fibre Channel, SONET/SDH, and uncompressed video (HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI). Ekinops is headquartered in Lannion, France, and Ekinops Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary, is incorporated in the USA. For more information, visit Ekinops at www.ekinops.net.

New Magnetic Field Measurement with Fiber Grating based on the Polarized Effect

A research paper by researchers from the Institute of Communications Engineering, PLA Univ. of Sci. & Tech, Nanjing, China, announces that a new magnetic field measurement with fiber grating based on the polarized effect was proposed.

The linear relationship between the Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL) of transmission light and magnetic field in circular birefringent grating is proved. The researchers discuss that they can get the magnetic field from measuring the peak value of PDL. But the measurement performance of triangular grating is better than the uniform grating, the reflection spectrum is usually deeper than the transmission spectrum.

To improve the sensitivity of magnetic field measurement, they proposed a new measurement for magnetic field based on Polarization Dependent Loss of reflection light on triangular grating and analyzed the influencing factors on measurement performance.


This paper appears in:
2011 International Conference on Transportation, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering (TMEE),
Date of Conference: 16-18 Dec. 2011
Author(s): Ye Zhenxing
Institute of Communications Engineering, PLA Univ. of Sci. & Tech, Nanjing, China
Zhu Yong ;  Su Yang
Page(s): 2070 - 2073
Product Type: Conference Publications

Additional Details

On page(s): 2070
Conference Location :  ChangChun, China
Print ISBN: 978-1-4577-1700-0
Digital Object Identifier :  10.1109/TMEE.2011.6199624
Date of Current Version :   14 May 2012
Issue Date :   16-18 Dec. 2011

Source:  IEEE

Fiber Optic Media Converter

Shenzhen Sopto Technology Co.,Limited provides a fiber media converter, which is used for data communication between 10Base-T UTP, 100Base-TX UTP and 1000Base-T UTP 1000Base-SX/LX fiber optic cable, or for data communication between 1000 Base-T UTP and 1000 Base-the LC fiber optic cable; which is suitable for smart  cell or fiber to the desktop connector, it increased the network transmission distance limit from  100m to more than 10 km, and it can realize the interconnect function between a motherboard servers, repeaters, hubs, switches, and a terminal. 

The transmission performance of HC312/13 series of fiber optic transceivers fully comply with the requirements of the Ethernet standard IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u and IEEE802.3x. has a good compatibility with a variety of network switching equipment produced by the existing mainstream network equipment manufacturers.

The compact body design can be used alone, it also can be inserted into 2U 19-inch 10 chasis, with the built-in pluggable, hot backup dual switching power centralized suppling power. The two independent exchangeable cross / parallel adaptive RJ-45 connectors can be selected freely or  using the dual wavelength WDM technology (1310nm/1550nm) which meets with IEEE802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x standard and the 10/100/1000M rate automatically adapt to the built-in high-quality optical transceiver module to ensure that the optical parameters of a high degree of consistency and long-term stability. the external high-quality switching power supply full-duplex, half duplex which automatically adapt to the full range of status indicators, easy to install and maintain, support hot-swap, plug , no need to set up anti-static, anti-lightning strike, and with good electromagnetic compatibility.

Source: 

Sopto International Limited
Shenzhen Sopto Technology Co.,LTD

http://www.sopto.com/

Rugged Tactical Fiber Optic Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem

 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 23 May, 2012 – Eurotech subsidiary Parvus announces tactical fiber optic media support for the DuraNET® 1268, a rugged Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch subsystem equipped with ten (10) triple-speed 10/100/1000Mbps ports for connecting IPv4 and IPv6 compatible sensors and computing devices onboard demanding tactical network-centric (un)manned vehicle and aircraft platforms. Designed for rugged extremes, this Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP)-optimized Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution is well suited for C4ISR technology refresh and situational awareness upgrade programs. To enhance reliability, the unit features no moving parts, a near cable-less internal design, all industrial temperature grade components,  EMI filtering, and a sealed dust/ waterproof aluminum chassis with isolated MIL-STD-1275/704 power supply that protects against vehicle/aircraft voltage surges, spikes and transients.

Gigabit Ethernet interfaces are brought out over rugged MIL-DTL-38999 connectors on the front panel and now optionally Tactical Fiber Optic Cable Assembly (TFOCA® II) connectors on the rear. These optical interfaces are designed to survive the harshest battlefield conditions and were selected by the U.S. ARMY WIN-T program as the standard next generation fiber optic connector for military tactical deployable networks.

Managed and unmanaged switch configurations are available for configurable or “plug and play” Gigabit Ethernet LAN applications. The base DuraNET 1268 was previously qualification tested for extreme MIL-STD-461F EMI/EMC and MIL-STD-810G thermal, shock, vibe, humidity, altitude, and ingress conditions, as well as RTCA/DO-160G airworthiness tests for low temperature and high altitude operation.
The DuraNET 1268 features an onboard microprocessor for local/remote control and port monitoring, as well as support for Quality of Service (QoS) traffic prioritization, Virtual Local-Area Network (VLAN) trunking, Telnet remote CLI management, and Rapid Spanning Tree (RSP) redundancy. To enhance security and system management, the unit integrates recoverable data zeroization capabilities for declassifying switch data, along with RS-232 Command Line Interface (CLI) and Ethernet management ports. Status LEDs indicate zeroization signal, power, and port link/speed/activity.

AVAILABILITY
DuraNET 1268 subsystems with fiber optic support will begin sampling within 60 days. Contact sales@parvus.comfor pricing and updated production availability information. For additional specifications or to download a product datasheet, visit http://www.parvus.com/product/overview.aspx?prod=DuraNET1268.

ABOUT PARVUS
Parvus Corporation is a leading supplier of rugged COTS computing and IP networking subsystems for Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constrained military, aerospace, and homeland defense applications. Parvus’ tactical mission processors, network routers, Ethernet switches and embedded board-level products provide highly reliable command, control, computing and communication (C4) capabilities for situational awareness and mobile data processing in airborne, ground vehicle, and naval installations. Parvus was founded in 1983 and is part of the Eurotech Group (ETH.MI), a world leader in pervasive computing with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.parvus.com.

Note: TFOCA is a registered trademark of Amphenol Fiber Systems International. DuraNET is a registered trademark of Parvus Corporation.

Measurement: Polarization, Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) and Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER)

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Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitters Market Forecast

Fiber Optic Market Research by ElectroniCast                   

ElectroniCast Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitters
Global Market Forecast & Analysis (2016-2016)



Published:                  May 23, 2012
Pages:                        428 pages (main report)
Also Includes:            Excel worksheets and PowerPoint Slides
Fee:                            $4,800

Web: www.electronicast.com

Contact: Stephen Montgomery

stephen_montgomery@electronicastconsultants.com

This is the ElectroniCast analysis and forecast of global market consumption of planar lightwave circuit (PLC) splitters used in optical communication applications.  For the purposes of this study, ElectroniCast specifically addresses the PLC splitter, using waveguide circuits and aligned fiber optic pigtails, integrated inside a package.

This report also quantifies the PLC splitter chip used in PLC splitter devices, as well as integrated with other PLC chips/functions to fabricate other devices or modules.

The 2011-2016 quantitative market forecast data presented in this study report are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

·        America (North America, Central and South America)

·        EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)

·        APAC (Asia Pacific)

The forecast for each product-level is presented by function:

• Consumption Value ($, Million)
• Number of Units (Quantity in 1,000)
• Average Selling Prices ($, each)

PLC Splitter Applications analysis covered in this report:

·        Passive Optical Network (PON) / FTTX / Telecommunication Networks

      ·        Cable TV (CATV)

·        Fiber Optic Test/Measurement

·        Private Enterprise/Data Centers/Local Area Networks (LANs)

·        Harsh Environment (Military, Industrial, Other)

PLC splitters will continue to contribute an important role in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) networks by allowing a single passive optical network (PON) interface to be shared among many subscribers.  PLC splitters are available in compact sizes; therefore, they can be used in aerial apparatus, pedestals or in-ground as well as rack mount or other module-based value-added product. Installation is simple using a variety of connector types or fusion splicing.

This report provides a detailed market and technology analysis of PLC splitters, which are largely driven by Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and are trending towards commodity manufacturing processes.  The ElectroniCast market forecast is segmented by the following product categories and split configurations:

Hierarchy of Selected PLC Splitters, by Fabrication-Level

                                    Chip

                                    Component Device (compact)

                                    Modules

Hierarchy of Selected PLC Splitters, by Splitter Configuration

                                    1xN

1×2

1×4

1×8

1×16

1×32

1×64

                                    2xN

2×4

2×8

2×16

2×32

                                    Other (miscellaneous MxN)

The information is presented in easy-to-follow illustrations and text.  The reasons for the forecasted trends are discussed.  The report also outlines the market research methodology followed and the key assumptions made.  Terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used are defined.  A list of fiber PLC splitter manufacturers and related companies is provided, along with description of the types of PLC splitters and related technologies that they address.  The technology trends of other pertinent fiber optic components and devices in the fiber optic marketplace are presented.

Next generation networks will combine voice, audio, data at high and low speeds, video, television (including interactive 3-dimensional high resolution television), and other specialized transmission into a single integrated infrastructure.

Included within the infrastructure will be business Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, unified messaging, web-assisted call centers, and a variety of small-business infrastructures. Residential use will include video on demand, e-commerce, small office/home office telecommuting, advertising, medical monitoring, elder care monitoring, childcare monitoring, home and office security. Most existing communications will be built upon an Internet backbone during the period of this study. Reasons for this transition are rooted in demand. The customers are demanding greater speed, more functionality and reliability, and naturally, they expect “perfect” quality of service.

Planar waveguide circuits (PWCs) also referred to as planar lightwave circuits (PLCs), incorporate numerous active and passive functional uses for packaged modules.  The long-term trend is for a larger share of discrete-circuit (single-function) based PWCs/PLCs being displaced by equivalent performance hybrid (multiple-function) planar devices. 

The majority of optical functions, such as splitters, variable optical attenuators (VOAs) and array waveguides (AWGs) are currently developed and implemented forming discrete (single function/monolithic) component integration. The combination of the packaging and integrated optics aspects of PWC technology provides for an attractive and powerful technology for devices/modules, which will hold multiple (two or more) functions (integrated multifunction devices); thereby, reducing size, weight, and cost versus larger, bulkier discrete devices/modules.

As the demand for larger quantities of optical communication components evolve, technologies, which are friendly to automation assembly processes, will have a competitive manufacturing/cost advantage.  Use of silicon wafers, for example, draws extensively on the mass-production techniques of the commercial integrated circuit (IC) production whelm, since the fabrication of PWCs incorporates many of the same pieces of equipment and processes.

Fiber-to-the-Home passive optical networks (FTTH/PONs) integrated PLCs, with multiple functions, have promise for a sizable market. The biplexer, an all-in-one transponder that includes the two wavelengths, 1310nm upstream and 1490nm downstream, is one end-use modules based on planar waveguide technology that is required for PON. And some networks will use a 1550nm wavelength for a cable TV overlay, creating the need for triplexers.

The planar waveguide technology approach in PONs can win market share against the traditional fiber optic discrete devices because the parts are smaller and less expensive.  Planar waveguide technology aims to do for photonics what integrated circuits (ICs) did for electronics: take the market away from the bulky groups of circuitry and replace-it with products that are easy to replicate in mass quantities. The fact that PLCs can be inexpensive is particularly important given that cost has been a roadblock to past PON deployments.

About ElectroniCast          ElectroniCast Consultants specializes in forecasting trends in communication networks and in the products used in those networks.  This includes technology forecasting, markets and applications forecasting, strategic planning and consulting.

ElectroniCast Consultants, as a technology-based independent forecasting firm, serves industrial companies, trade associations, government agencies, communication and data network companies and the financial community.  Reduction of the risk of major investment decisions is the main benefit provided.  ElectroniCast's goal is to understand the challenges and opportunities facing clients and to provide timely, accurate information for strategic planning.

Project Director      Stephen Montgomery, MBA/Technology Management, President – International Business Expansion at ElectroniCast Consultants. 

Mr. Montgomery has specialized in photonics and fiber optic components market & technology forecasting at ElectroniCast for over 20-years.  In addition to serving as President for International Business Expansion at ElectroniCast Consultants, Mr. Montgomery is the Director of the Fiber Optics Components group. He has given numerous presentations and published a number of articles on optical communication markets, technology, applications and installations. He is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of LIGHTWAVE magazine (PennWell Publishing) and writes a monthly article covering the optical communication industry for OPTCOM Magazine in Japan (Kogyo Tsushin Co., Ltd.).