SDL to Supply High Speed Optical Modulators to SIEMENS Through 2001
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- SDL, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDLI) has completed an agreement with SIEMENS Information and Communication Networks Group to supply high-speed optical modulators for SIEMENS' 10 Gb/s dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) transmission systems. Optical modulators are key components used in long distance fiber optic networks to encode a high-speed data stream on laser light transmitted in these networks. The use of high-speed optical modulators is expected to increase rapidly to support the deployment of fiber optic networks operating at 10 Gb/s. This agreement supports SIEMENS' 10 Gb/s DWDM deployment plan for years 2000 and 2001.
The optical modulators are manufactured by SDL Integrated Optics, Ltd., a subsidiary of SDL Inc., located in the U.K. SDL has been working closely with SIEMENS during the past year to supply high-speed modulators for the qualification and successful production ramp of their 10 Gb/s DWDM fiber optic transmission system. According to Michael Murphy, Marketing Manager of SDL Integrated Optics, "This agreement results from a close working relationship with SIEMENS, our technical expertise in high speed modulators, and our ability to qualify and quickly ramp production of these high performance products. SIEMENS is a key player in this market segment and we are delighted to be associated with them. We believe the cooperation between the two companies is key to enable rapid deployment of new bandwidth solutions for voice, data and Internet traffic."
Harald Bachmann, Vice President of Purchasing, SIEMENS, stated, "Building a close relationship on a preferred supplier strategy is one of the key factors for our success in the worldwide transmission market. SDL has shown that with the availability of new technologies, as well as the outstanding support covering our technical and logistical needs, they are one of our major suppliers for optical components. SDL will have a key role in supplying a range of their products for SIEMENS systems."
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