Compact SFP, Compact SFF MSA Group Forms
21 February 2008 - 1:58AM
PR Newswire (US)
TOKYO and NEW YORK, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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, Fujikura Ltd: Akiyoshi Iguchi, eGtran:
Hong-huey Lin, 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: http://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:
http://www.fujikura.co.jp/ About eGtran 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 service providers. The company acquired the
Taiwan-based EZconn Corp. and the US-based GTRAN, Inc. in 2006. The
combination of the two companies enables eGtran to provide ever
more comprehensive services to its customers. eGtran operates in
Taiwan, US (Los Angeles), China (Ningbo & Beijing), the Czech
Republic, and Germany. DATASOURCE: NEC Corporation CONTACT: Japan,
Takehiko Kato of NEC Corporation, +81-3-3798-6511, , or Kazuko
Andersen of NEC Corporation of America, +1-212-326-2502, Web site:
http://www.nec.com/ http://www.fujikura.co.jp/
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