IRVINE, Calif. -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading manufacturer of high performance analog/mixed signal integrated circuits, has announced a new advanced coplanar waveguide photo diode for high-bandwidth single-mode-fiber optical networking applications.

Designated the LX3055(tm), the new InGaAs/InP PIN photo diodes are ideal for high bandwidth 1310 and 1550 nanometer optical networks. Applications include optical receivers, transponders, optical transmission modules and combination PIN photo diode-transimpedance amplifiers.

"We are offering the LX3055 in known good die form to allow our customers maximum control of their custom wirebond or flip chip assembly," said Paul Bibeau, Vice President and General Manager of Microsemi's Integrated Products Group.

"With this addition, Microsemi now offers a complete PIN diode solution for 2, 4 and 10 Gb/s fiber channel optical networking applications for long wave-length applications. We've already secured design wins for the LX3055 from major OEMs transitioning from 2 Gb/s to 4 Gb/s," he added.

Microsemi Corp.