CRANBURY, N.J. -- Princeton Lightwave, Inc. (PLI), aleading provider of high performance active components, hasachieved a significant breakthrough in optical power levels,becoming the first company to announce that it has reached the1-watt power level from a single narrow-stripe pump laser chip.This accomplishment positions PLI as the market leader in 1480-14xx pumps.Designed for long-haul optical network applications, PLI’sWavePower™ pump laser platform features high power with highstability and reliability. This enables longer transmissiondistances without optical regeneration, leading to morebandwidth at lower network costs.

“PLI has raised the bar for the industry with their record-breakingresults,” said Tom Hausken, senior analyst at Strategies Unlimited.“The achievement suggests opportunities for reducing the partscount for both shared and conventional optical amplifier applications.”

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