Multilink Intros Modulator Driver 584766

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, today introduced its first 9.9 - 11.1 Gb/s Optical Duobinary (ODB) Modulator Driver (MDR). The MTC5536 will enable Metro equipment manufacturers to significantly reduce system costs and simplify network management by eliminating the need for optical dispersion compensation devices within the optical link.The Micro-Module(TM) MTC5536 is a precision modulator driver designed specifically for the needs of Metro networks. The use of the ODB technique provides the ability to transmit twice the distance as compared to the traditional Non Return-to-Zero (NRZ) format, without the use of expensive dispersion compensation optical components in the network link, and save substantial cost in the metro build-out. In addition, truck rolls that manage the network dispersion map as optical connections are constantly modified in the metro build-out are substantially reduced or removed, generating significant savings to network management costs."The MTC5536 is the newest addition to our pin compatible Micro-Module(TM) family of driver products leveraging our multi-disciplinary IC design and packaging capabilities to achieve an unprecedented level of integration," stated Andrew Bonthron, Multilink's Executive Director of Engineering. "This device allows the use of readily available small footprint LiNbO3 single-ended optical modulators and standard receivers to more than double the achievable Metro spans without the need for expensive optical dispersion compensation devices. Error free transmission distances in excess of 200km over standard single mode fiber, or greater than a 2X improvement compared to standard NRZ modulation formats, have been demonstrated in our optical test bed."Multilink Technology Corp.