Multilink Intros 40-Gig Mux/Demux

SOMERSET, N.J. -- Multilink Technology Corporation (Nasdaq: MLTC), a leading provider of advanced semiconductor-based solutions that accelerate the deployment of high-speed optical networks, proudly announces its first 40 Gb/s chipset, the MTC1307 4:1 bit digital multiplexer (MUX) and the MTC1308 1:4 bit digital demultiplexer (DMUX). These low jitter, high-speed devices have been designed using Silicon Germanium (SiGe) process technology for superior electrical performance and extended data rate range up to 50 Gb/s. The MTC1307 and MTC1308 chipset addresses the increasing customer demand for reliable, cost-effective, high-performance integrated circuits suitable for next-generation prototype and experimental systems. The MTC1307 and MTC1308 chipset addresses the increasing customer demand for reliable, cost-effective, high-performance integrated circuits suitable for next-generation prototype and experimental systems. "The main driver for next generation high-speed optical networks is to reduce cost and size while maintaining the same excellent standards our customers have come to expect from Multilink's components," said Dr. Jens N. Albers, Executive Vice-President and Co-Chairman of Multilink. "Where others have selected expensive Indium Phosphide, Multilink has been able to achieve extremely low jitter with reduced power consumption at 40 Gb/s using the more economical and reliable SiGe technology. Multilink is focusing its design expertise and technology on high performance 40 Gb/s solutions for large-scale integration, and high volume delivery while ensuring cost-efficiency to the benefit of our customers." Multilink Technology Corp.