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Laser (VCSEL) technology and PIN detector technology. This combination ensures that the multi-rate SFP+ module is compliant with FC-PI-5 and 16G/8G/4G Fibre Channel specifications. The module will respond to both rate select pin and control bit inputs, which simplifies Fibre Channel host auto-negotiation algorithms, layout and software.
The lead-free and RoHS-compliant device has a temperature operation of 0° to 70° C and supply voltage of 3.3V ± 5% and digital diagnostic features of the SFF-8472 module. The LC Duplex optical connector interface also conforms to ANSI TIA/ EIA604-10 (FOCIS 10A) and has enhanced EMI performance for high port density applications.
U.S. Pricing and Availability The AFBR-57F5PZ 16 Gigabit Fibre Channel transceiver is priced at $215.35 each in 100 piece quantities. Samples and production quantities are available now through the Avago direct sales channel and via worldwide distribution partners.
Oclaro appoints Marissa Peterson to Board of Directors
The former Sun Microsystems executive brings extensive global customer advocacy expertise to Oclaro.
Oclaro, a provider of optical communications and laser solutions, has appointed industry veteran Marissa Peterson to its board of directors.
Peterson brings to Oclaro substantial management and operational experience, including 17 years at Sun Microsystems where she was Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations, Services & Customer Advocacy.
“Marissa’s experience with global customer advocacy programs and expertise in supply chain and logistics management will enable Oclaro to better serve its global customer base,” said Alain Couder, chairman and CEO of Oclaro. “She is a tremendous addition to our board and we look forward to her valuable contributions.”
“This is an exciting time to join Oclaro,” said Marissa Peterson, board member for Oclaro. “Oclaro has achieved a tremendous transformation to become a tier one supplier of innovative optical communications and laser solutions. I look forward to working with the company’s management team and board of directors to expand its market position, and further strengthen its reputation as a customer- focused, highly efficient industry leader.”
Peterson was Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations, Services & Customer Advocacy for Sun Microsystems in Santa Clara, California, until her retirement in 2005. She currently serves on the board of directors for Ansell Limited, Humana, Quantros and the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, and previously served on the board of directors of Supervalu Inc. and the board of trustees of Kettering University. She also runs an executive coaching practice focused on helping grow and develop leaders in the high-technology space.
Oclaro Announces 19% Growth in Annual Revenues
Oclaro, a tier-one provider of optical communications and laser solutions, have announced the financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, and for its 2011 fiscal year, which both ended July 2, 2011.
“In fiscal 2010 we transformed Oclaro into a tier-one supplier of optical components and subsystems through a series of strategic initiatives,” said Alain Couder, Chairman and CEO of Oclaro. “In fiscal 2011 we began structuring the integrated company to scale, while accelerating our investment in new product innovation. As a result, we believe we are well positioned for growth as the telecom optical market recovers.” Highlights for Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2011: Revenues were $109.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $115.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. Revenues in the quarter ended July 2, 2011 included initial shipments of new products including 40G coherent transponders, tunable XFP transceivers, 40G lithium niobate external modulators and an integrated ROADM line card. GAAP gross margin was 23% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011,
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