WALTHAM, Mass. -- CyOptics Inc. (www.CyOptics.com), a leading developer of Indium Phosphide based active optical components, today announced availability of its Hybrid 10Gbps Electro-Absorption Modulator with DFB Laser (Hybrid EML). Building on the company's platform of high-performance Indium Phosphide devices, the Hybrid EML combines two discrete components: CyOptics industry-leading electro-absorption modulator (EAM), and a high power laser, in one compact, 7 pin butterfly package. As a result, the Hybrid EML offers performance greatly exceeding that of standard monolithic EMLs while maintaining the same compact and cost-effective package. CyOptics Hybrid EML can transmit over 80-120km of standard SMF28 fiber without dispersion compensation and with under 2dB dispersion penalty. In an amplified and compensated link it can transmit to distances of 500km and beyond. "With metro systems now extending up to 500km, there is demand for EMLs that can transmit 80km or more without compensation," says John Pilitisis, CyOptics chief executive officer. "We have answered this need by offering a highly flexible product that provides exceptional performance, enabling considerably longer reach metro systems, while reducing total cost of ownership." CyOptics Inc.