ABINGDON, United Kingdom, Nov. 7, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- Bookham Technology plc (Nasdaq:BKHM) (LSE:BHM) is developing Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) products, known as Optical Spectrum Analysis Modules with switching input. Following a preliminary technical and development phase, which commenced in late 2000, these modules are now being delivered and have been designed for evaluation in Nortel Network's next-generation long-haul transmission systems.
The Optical Spectrum Analysis Module (OSAM) with switching input monitors optical power levels in DWDM systems. This module combines three levels of optical functionality on a single silicon chip (switching, demultiplexing and detecting) and is capable of analyzing over 400 channels at up to 40 Gbit/s. The module demonstrates the extent to which the ASOC(r) platform can allow integration of multiple functionality.
Giorgio Anania, President and CEO, Bookham Technology, said, "We believe there will be a large market for DWDM monitoring products and we are well positioned to support this area. The company is committing substantial resources to enhance the range of optical functionality from the ASOC(r) platform. We are continuing to see a positive response from our customers."
Bookham Technology (Nasdaq:BKHM) (LSE:BHM) designs, manufactures and markets components that integrate optical processing functions on a single silicon chip using high volume production methods. Using patented silicon-based ASOC technology, the company's products generate, detect, route and control light signals, allowing communications network providers to build systems with advanced optical processing capabilities to help meet the growing demands of Internet traffic. The company, whose securities are traded on Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange, is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with facilities in the United States, Canada, France, Italy and Japan, and employs approximately 650 people worldwide.
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