Redfern Integrated Optics, Inc., Introduces a New Laser Product for Fiber Optic Sensing...

Redfern Integrated Optics, Inc., Introduces a New Laser Product for Fiber Optic
Sensing Applications

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 15, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Redfern Integrated
Optics, Inc. (RIO), the developer and manufacturer of high-performance, low-cost
transmitters for the fiber optic sensing and communication markets, today
announced product availability of a narrow spectral linewidth, low phase noise
laser, housed in an industry-standard 14-pin butterfly package, specifically
designed for fiber optic sensing applications.

Energy industry and security applications are driving rapid growth in the fiber
optic sensor market for improving oil and gas extraction, exploration, surveying
and asset protection. As a result, the market for fiber optic sensing systems is
transitioning from a phase of early field trials into rapid commercialization
and high growth of over 35 percent CAGR. According to forecasts published at the
Optoelectronic Industry Development Association's 2007 Annual Forum, the fiber
optic sensor market is poised to exceed $1B by 2011.

RIO's new laser product combines low phase noise and narrow linewidth
performance comparable to fiber lasers with the low cost, simplicity, size,
stability, insensitivity to vibration and high reliability of semiconductor
lasers.

"By leveraging our Telcordia-qualified planar external cavity laser (PLANEX(tm))
platform in the area of sources for fiber optic sensing applications, we can
dramatically alter the price-performance tradeoff currently faced by systems
suppliers," said Dr. Radu Barsan, president and CEO for RIO. "We designed this
product to address the specific needs of our fiber optic sensing customers and
are committed to delivering the best light source solutions available in this
market."

Jeff Bush, president and CEO of Optiphase, Inc., a leading vendor of
interrogation instrumentation for various types of fiber optic interferometric
sensor systems, remarked, "Advances made by RIO with their planar external
cavity laser designs provide a very attractive solution to meet our needs for
low phase noise, low vibration sensitivity, and low RIN, as successfully
demonstrated in system field trials. I'm very pleased that RIO has
commercialized their planar ECL configured in an industry-standard 14-pin
butterfly package. This and the large operating temperature range capability of
RIO's product, enables an unprecedented ease of implementation of a high
performance laser in our instrumentation systems. I'm impressed."

The RIO009x product series is available in DWDM C-Band wavelengths range with
several grades of linewidth, phase noise and output power performance optimized
for various fiber optic sensing applications. For pricing and ordering
information, contact sales@rio-inc.com.

About RIO, Inc.

Redfern Integrated Optics, Inc. (RIO) develops and manufactures optical
transmitters based on its proprietary planar external cavity laser technology
(PLANEX(tm)), which delivers unique price-performance advantages in multiple
markets. RIO's product lines include 1550nm CW narrow-linewidth lasers and
long-reach 2.5-10 Gbps directly modulated TOSAs, with DWDM wavelength stability,
at low cost, small size and with low power dissipation. For more information,
please visit www.rio-inc.com.

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CONTACT: Redfern Integrated Optics, Inc.
Media Contact:
Radu Barsan, President and CEO
408-970-3500 ext. 350
radu.barsan@rio-inc.com