GigOptix to Demonstrate First Production 40G DPSK TFPSTM Mach-Zehnder Modulator and Bundled Solution Driver at OFC

OFC/NFOEC 2011

PALO ALTO, Calif.--()--GigOptix, Inc. (OTCBB:GGOX), a leading supplier of high performance electronic and electro-optic components that enable next generation 40G and 100G optical networks, today announced that it will demonstrate its 40G DPSK Mach-Zehnder Modulator (MZM) and 100G driver at the OFC/NFOEC in Los Angeles, California beginning on March 8, 2011.

At booth 1931, GigOptix invites you to view demonstrations of its DWDM Bundled Solutions:

  • 40G Bundled Solution: The LX8401, a DPSK TFPS™ optical modulator with low drive voltage in a small form factor designed for long-haul and ultra-long-haul optical transponders
  • 100G Bundled Solution drivers: The GX62455, a low power integrated quad channel 32Gb/s driver designed for 100G DP-QPSK long-haul optical transmitters

For more information, please visit GigOptix at booth 1931 at OFC/NFOEC 2011 or contact your local sales manager via sales@gigoptix.com

About GigOptix’s Bundled Solutions

GigOptix leads the industry in providing DWDM Bundled Solutions that provide a comprehensive solution set comprised of a Transimpedance Amplifier (TIA), Thin Film Polymer on Silicon (TFPS™) Mach-Zehnder Modulator (MZM) and matched driver for an optical application. The Bundled Solution reduces customer engineering expenditure, accelerates time-to-market for new products and enables customers to leverage GigOptix’s industry leading low power solutions with enhanced cost efficiencies. GigOptix Bundles will address 40G DPSK, 40G RZ-DQPSK as well as 40G and 100G DP-QPSK applications.

About GigOptix

GigOptix is a leading supplier of high performance electronic and electro-optic components that enable next generation 40G and 100G fiber-optic telecommunications and data-communications networks. The Company offers a broad portfolio of high speed electronic devices including polymer electro-optic modulators, modulator drivers, laser drivers and receiver amplifiers for telecom, datacom, Infiniband and consumer optical systems, covering serial and parallel communication technologies from 1G to 100G. GigOptix also offers the widest range of mixed-signal and RF ASIC solutions in the market including Standard Cell, Hybrid and Structured ASICs targeting the Consumer, Industrial, Defense & Avionics industries.

Forward Looking Statements

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Contacts

GigOptix, Inc.
Parker Martineau, 650-424-1937 (Media Contact)
Corporate Communications Manager
pmartineau@gigoptix.com
or
Shelton Group Investor Relations
Leanne Sievers, 949-224-3874 (Investor Contact)
EVP
lsievers@sheltongroup.com

Contacts

GigOptix, Inc.
Parker Martineau, 650-424-1937 (Media Contact)
Corporate Communications Manager
pmartineau@gigoptix.com
or
Shelton Group Investor Relations
Leanne Sievers, 949-224-3874 (Investor Contact)
EVP
lsievers@sheltongroup.com