L-EMLTM-Based Transmitters Achieve Qualification and are Shipping to Major Cable MSOs
ALHAMBRA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ:EMKR), a leading provider of Indium Phosphide
(InP) optical chips, components, subsystems and systems for the broadband and specialty fiber optics market, announced today that
it is expanding production of DOCSIS 3.1, 1550 nm CATV transmitters utilizing Linear Externally Modulated Laser
(L-EMLTM) technology. L-EMLTM-based transmitters have achieved qualification with major cable MSOs and are in
volume production. The new EMCORE MEDALLION 8100 L-EMLTM-based 1RU transmitter will be on display at the 2016 Cable-Tec
Expo, September 27-29, booth #311 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA.
L-EMLTM technology expands on EMCORE’s leadership in Mixed-Signal Optics products. It was invented,
developed and is manufactured exclusively at EMCORE and features a breakthrough optical device innovation at its core. The
L-EMLTM device consists of a high-power, low-noise, narrow linewidth laser combined with a proprietary highly-linearized
modulator in a monolithic assembly. It enables long distance optical link performance approaching traditional lithium niobate-based
externally-modulated transmitters, but is more cost-effective for its targeted applications and far exceeds the performance of
Distributed Feedback (DFB) laser-based systems.
“L-EML-based CATV transmitters usher in a new era of transmission technology for the industry and we are extremely pleased at
the enthusiastic reception and successful qualification at major MSOs,” said Grant Olecko, Senior Product Line Director at EMCORE.
“With the rapid growth of next generation DOCSIS 3.1 deployments, EMCORE developed a cost-effective solution that overcomes the
technical limitations of linear DFBs, while pushing the boundaries of performance towards traditional, but higher cost, lithium
niobate-based solutions,” added Olecko.
“The L-EML innovation is a truly disruptive technology in the industry which we unveiled at ANGACOM earlier this year, and we
continue to ramp production to meet demand following additional successful trials,” commented Gyo Shinozaki, Vice President of
Marketing for EMCORE. “We are excited to showcase L-EML for the first time publicly in the U.S. at the 2016 Cable-Tec Expo.”
At the Cable-Tec Expo, EMCORE will also showcase its full system level portfolio for CATV including the new MEDALLION 6100
series transmitters, the MEDALLION 7110 series of low-noise, high power EDFAs and the MEDALLION 2100 optical A/B switch. In
addition, EMCORE will feature its full line of DOCSIS 3.1 lasers, DFB CATV butterfly and TO-56 lasers, low-noise optical receivers,
broadband photodiodes, and components for wireless and Distributed Antenna System (DAS) applications.
About EMCORE
EMCORE Corporation designs and manufactures Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chips, components, subsystems and systems for the
broadband and specialty fiber optics market. EMCORE was the pioneer in linear fiber optic transmission technology, and today is a
leader in optical components, as well as a provider of complete end-to-end solutions for high-speed communications network
infrastructures, enabling systems and service providers to meet growing demand for bandwidth and connectivity. EMCORE’s advanced
optical technologies are designed for cable television (CATV) and fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) networks, telecommunications and data
centers, satellite communications, aerospace and defense, wireless networks, and broadcast and professional audio/video systems.
With its world-class InP semiconductor wafer fabrication facility, EMCORE has fully vertically-integrated manufacturing capability
and also provides contract design, foundry and component packaging services. EMCORE is headquartered in Alhambra, California, USA
with InP wafer fabrication operations in Alhambra, and ISO 9001 certified manufacturing in Alhambra and Langfang, China. For
further information, please visit http://www.emcore.com.
Forward-looking statements:
The information provided herein may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include statements regarding EMCORE's
plans, strategies, business prospects, growth opportunities, changes and trends in our business and expansion into new markets.
These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about EMCORE
and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those stated in the
forward-looking statements, including without limitation, the following: (a) the rapidly evolving markets for EMCORE’s products and
uncertainty regarding the development of these markets; (b) EMCORE’s historical dependence on sales to a limited number of
customers and fluctuations in the mix of products and customers in any period; (c) delays and other difficulties in commercializing
new products; (d) the failure of new products: (i) to perform as expected without material defects, (ii) to be manufactured at
acceptable volumes, yields, and cost, (iii) to be qualified and accepted by our customers, and (iv) to successfully compete with
products offered by our competitors; (e) uncertainties concerning the availability and cost of commodity materials and specialized
product components that we do not make internally; (f) actions by competitors; and (g) other risks and uncertainties discussed
under Item 1A - Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, as updated by our
subsequent periodic reports. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and
EMCORE undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
Contact: EMCORE Corporation Gyo Shinozaki Vice President of Marketing (626) 293-3616 gyo_shinozaki@emcore.com Media Joel Counter Manager, Corporate Marketing Communications (626) 999-7017 media@emcore.com Investor Erica Mannion Sapphire Investor Relations, LLC (617) 542-6180 investor@emcore.com
