TOKYO -- Fujitsu Quantum Devices, Ltd. (FQD) and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI) are pleased to announce a multi-source agreement for a 10 Gbps transmission laser diode (LD) module. The LD module enables the conversion of electric signals to optical signals in medium-to-longdistance 10 Gbps optical fiber networks. The 1.55 micron wavelength distributed feedback laser diode - a high-speed, high-capacity light source for optical networking - is integrated with an electro absorption modulator using a reverse bias for high-speed modulation. This is integrated with a driver IC, which uses compound semiconductors to enable the electro absorption modulator to work at speeds of about 10 Gbps. All the components are then mounted on the industry's smallest class metal ceramic package. The multi-source agreement establishes a standard for package size, pin configuration and specifications with multiple vendors aiming to stabilize a product's supply. This module will be displayed in FQD and SEI's exhibition booths at Optical Fiber Communication 2002, the largest international conference for the optical networking and device industries, in Anaheim, California, March 17-22, 2002. Fujitsu Quantum Devices Ltd. Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.For more information on OFC 2002, please visit: www.nottheofc.com