Mitsubishi Electric Announces Sale of 1.3-Micrometer Band Transmitter Optical Sub Assembly Laser Module for 10Gbps Optical Transmission
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TOKYO--(Business Wire)--
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (President and CEO: Setsuhiro Shimomura) (TOKYO:
6503) announced today the launch of a 1.3-micrometer band transmitter optical
sub assembly (TOSA) laser module, the FU-456RDF-9M2, for 10Gbps optical
transmission. The module complies with the two standards for optical
transceivers-XFP1 and SFP+2-as well as XMD-MSA3, which is a standard for optical
transmission devices. The FU-456RDF-9M2 functions at low operating current and a
wide temperature range of -20 to 95 degrees Celsius. Shipments will begin on
July 1, 2009.
1: 10 Gigabit small form factor pluggable module. A standard for optical
transceivers made to unify SONET, SDH, Ethernet, fiber channels and other data
transmission standards. Module size is 13.3mm (H) x 22.15mm (W) x 77.9mm (D).
2: Enhanced 8.5 and 10 Gigabit small form factor pluggable module. A standard
for optical transceivers made to unify Ethernet, fiber channels and other data
transmission standards. Module size is 13.3mm (H) x 13.4mm (W) x 56.5mm (D).
3: 10Gbps Miniature Device Multi-Source Agreement. A unified standard for
mechanical and electric interfaces of small optical devices installed in XFP.
Summary of Sale
Model Specifications Sample price (w/o tax) Shipment date
FU-456RDF-9M2 10Gbps DFB-LD transmitter optical 20,000 yen July 1, 2009
sub assembly laser modules
Aim of Sale
Carriers have been rushing to expand metro area fiberoptic communications
networks to respond to the recent increase in traffic due to the spread of ADSL,
Fiber To The Home (FTTH), and other high-speed, large-volume communication
services for the residential market. Similarly, there is a growing demand to
increase transmission capacity in high-speed storage area networks (SAN), which
also use optical fiber to transmit data between storage devices and servers in
cases such as transmitting music, images and other digital content, or to be
used in high-volume databases for companies.
In these networks, the mechanics and electronics in optical transceivers follow
either XFP or SFP+, which are typical standards for 10Gbps optical transceivers,
while the mechanics and electronics in optical devices follow the XMD-MSA
standard. With increasing demand for high-density mounting in optical
transceivers to release heat from the devices, optical transceivers need to
operate with lower power consumption and in a wider temperature range.
Product Features
1) Wide operating temperature range with newly-developed DFB-LD in a compact
XMD-MSA-compliant package
As it is difficult for equipment to release its internal heat due to the
high-density mounting of the optical transceiver, the TOSA is required to
operate over a wider temperature range than before.
The FU-456RDF-9M2 incorporates a newly developed, distributed feedback laser
diode (DFB-LD), which enables the TOSA to be operated at a wide temperature
range of -20 to 95 degrees Celsius, a wider range than the -5 to 85 degrees
Celsius range made available by the company`s previous TOSA model, the
FU-456RDF-8M2. Despite the wider operating temperature range, the new model has
the same compact package size, also compliant with the 10Gbps miniature device
multi-source agreement (XMD-MSA).
2) Lower operating current of 25mA reduces power consumption in networks
Typically, TOSAs use a large amount of electricity to attain a response fast
enough for 10Gbps high-speed transmission. To reduce power consumption in
optical transceivers, it is essential for DFB-LDs to operate at a lower current.
Mitsubishi Electric has developed a highly efficient DFB-LD that can operate at
25mA at 25 degrees Celsius-a 40 percent lower operating current compared to the
35mA in the company`s previous models. This improvement will lead to lower power
consumption in networks.
Future Developments
Mitsubishi Electric will continue development to further increase the
performance and output of TOSA, and plans to further expand its lineup.
About Mitsubishi Electric
With over 80 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products to
both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the
manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in
information processing and communications, space development and satellite
communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy,
transportation and building equipment. The company recorded consolidated group
sales of 3,665.1 billion yen (US$ 37.4 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March
31, 2009. For more information visit http://global.mitsubishielectric.com
*At an exchange rate of 98 yen to the US dollar, the rate given by the Tokyo
Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2009.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Product Inquiries
Jun Morita, +81-3-3218-3332
High Frequency & Optical Semiconductor
Overseas Marketing Department
Morita.Jun@ea.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp
http://www.mitsubishichips.com/Global/
or
Media Contact
Taichi Hamamoto, +81-3-3218-3380
Public Relations Division
prd.gnews@nk.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp
http://global.mitsubishielectric.com/news/
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