Tokyo and New York, February 20, 2008
- NEC Corporation, Fujikura Ltd.,
and eGtran today announced the formation of a new Multi-Source
Agreement (MSA) for a Compact Small Form-Factor Pluggable (CSFP)
transceiver and a Compact Small Form-Factor (CSFF) transceiver to
support network systems, especially those deploying single-fiber
bidirectional transceivers.
The CSFP MSA defines a transceiver mechanical form-factor with
latching mechanism and a host board, SFP-like, electrical edge
connector and cage. The CSFF MSA also defines a transceiver mechanical
form-factor. The Dual-Channel CSFP has the same mechanical dimensions
as the
industry standard SFP transceiver and is compatible with the standard
SFP cage. The Single-Channel CSFP and CSFF are half the size of the
industry standard SFP and SFF packages. The CSFF design is modular to
enable configurations of integrated 1, 2 or 4 channel modules.
These highly integrated compact transceiver modules will enable
network system vendors to increase port density and data throughput,
while reducing network equipment cost.
The CSFP MSA is seeking to add additional member companies in the near
future.
The companies involved in this multi-source agreement are exhibiting
their Compact SFP and Compact SFF transceiver products at the Optical
Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC 2008) being held in
San Diego, California, on February 26, 2008.
For further information, customers may contact the following company
representatives by e-mail:
NEC: Akio Goto, goto@da.jp.nec.com
Fujikura Ltd: Akiyoshi Iguchi, aiguchi@fujikura.co.jp
eGtran: Hong-huey Lin, hhlin@ezconn.com
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet,
broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to
meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of
customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of
computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical
strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor
solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs
more than 150,000 people worldwide. For
additional information, please visit the NEC home page at: www.nec.com
About Fujikura Ltd.
Since its establishment in 1885, Fujikura Ltd. has grown to become one
of Japan's foremost manufactures of power cables, optical fiber cables,
various electric materials and multi-layer and fine pitch flexile
print circuit. Leading the world in optical fiber manufacturing
technology, Fujikura has pioneered optical fiber cable, optical
components, optical fusion splicers and other products for the Fiber
to the Home (FTTH) sector. For the development of FTTH and
next-generation networks in Japan and abroad, we are combining our
proprietary technology with the latest technologies to provide total
solutions that satisfy the demands of every aspect and application of
optical networks. For
additional information, please visit the Fujikura home page at: www.fujicura.co.jp
About eGtran Incorporated
eGtran is a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of
broadband components and subsystems that address the wireline and
wireless needs of today's network system providers. For more than 35
years of solid performance in high precision manufacturing, eGtran's
product portfolio consists of active and passive products including
integrated circuits (ICs), optical sub-assemblies (OSAs), transceivers
/transponders, coaxial and optical connectors, cable assemblies, and
antennas, which enable broadband connectivity. eGtran operates in
Taiwan, US, China, Germany, and the Czech Republic. For
additional information, please visit the eGtran home page at: www.egtran.com