Fujitsu Quantum Devices and Sumitomo Electric Industries Announce Enhancements and New Supporters for 10 Gbps Transmission Laser Diode Module Multi-Source Agreement

Fujitsu Quantum Devices, Ltd. (FQD) and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI) announced the enhancements to their multi-source agreement (MSA) for a 10 Gbps transmission laser diode (LD) module.

The MSA, which was originally announced in March 2002, defines a standard for 1.55 micron wavelength distributed feedback laser diode monolithically integrated with electro absorption modulator mounted onto the industry's smallest-in-class metal ceramic package with a driver IC and transmits data at speeds of 10 Gbps in compliance with ITU-T G.691 and Telecodia GR-253-CORE. In response to growing requests from the customers, the MSA specifications were defined in further detail, and new product types, including direct modulation type, were added to increase the ease of use for the designers of system equipment and optical transceivers and transponders.

In addition, NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices, Ltd., NTT Electronics Corporation and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd have joined the MSA. The growing number of supporters of the MSA ensures stable availability of compatible products to the customers.

This module will be displayed in the exhibition booths of SEI and NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices at Richardson at ECOC 2002, in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 8-12, 2002.

Other vendors who are interested in participating in the MSA shall contact Haruo Yonetani of Fujitsu Quantum Devices at +81-55-275-4411 or Kaz Tanida of Sumitomo Electric at +81-45-853-7154.

About Fujitsu Quantum Devices Ltd.:

FQD is a world leader in the semiconductor field, the foundation of the 21st century's Internet society. Compared to conventional silicon semiconductors, compound semiconductors have a higher electron transfer rate and superior sensitivity and efficiency. FQD carries out every step involved in the development, manufacture and sale of optical fibers, microwave semiconductors, gallium arsenide integrated circuits (GaAs IC) compound semiconductor devices-all based on state-of-the-art technology. FQD has a sales subsidiary in each of its bases in North America, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong and is also developing a manufacturing subsidiary in Singapore to expand its business on a global scale. FQD's design and manufacturing processes have been certified as compliant with the ISO9001 and ISO14001 international quality standards. Further information is available at http://www.fqd.fujitsu.com.

Fujitsu Quantum Devices, Ltd.

About Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.:

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI), is one of the world-leading manufacturers of optical fibers and fiber optic components. Since its establishment a century ago, the Company has engineered technological change by adopting an aggressive research and development strategy. By innovatively fostering home-grown technology and successfully diversifying its business into exciting fields, SEI has positioned itself as a key player in the global information revolution taking place today. More information about SEI can be found on the Web at http://www.sei.co.jp.

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

About NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices, Ltd.:

NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices, Ltd. (NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices) is a leading provider of optical and microwave devices, committed to meeting the specialized needs of its customers in the broadband and mobile networking fields with its compound and silicon semiconductor technologies.
NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices was divided from NEC Corporation and established in October 2001. For further information, please visit the home page at: http://www.ncsd.necel.com/

NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices, Ltd.

About NTT Electronics Corporation:

NTT Electronics Corporation (NEL) is a subsidiary of NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation) with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan and a sales subsidiary in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, U.S.A. NEL is engaged in technological development covering a wide range of areas in both hardware and software, including photonic devices, optical semiconductor devices, ultra-high speed electronics devices, multimedia products and network products. Further information on NEL can be found at http://www.nel-world.com.

NTT Electronics Corporation.

About Samsung Electronics Co.:

Samsung Electronics launched its Fiberoptics business in 1983, and since then has been concentrating on the development of highly advanced optical communications technology. Samsung Fiberoptics designs, manufactures, and markets core optical products. These range from optical fibers, cables, and interconnections to a wide variety of optoelectronic components and modules that are being actively deployed in the current optical communication networks. Our well-designed products are prepared to best serve global customers. Further information of Fiberoptics Division of Samsung Electronics can be found at www.samsungfiberoptics.com

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.