Lumera Passes Polymer Test

BOTHELL, Wash. -- Lumera Corporation (NASDAQ:LMRA - News), a leader in the field of photonic communications, announced today that it has successfully completed Telcordia standard reliability testing of its packaged polymer-based electro-optic modulators.

“Achieving positive test results for our modulators demonstrates the viability of Lumera’s electro-optic polymer technology for component fabrication. These results validate that polymer modulators can pass the same rigorous tests required of industry standard components. Lumera is now in a position to share reliability test results with potential customers and business partners; additionally, we are very encouraged with ongoing customer discussions and particularly with the possibilities arising in the proposed merger with GigOptix,” said Dr. Raluca Dinu, Vice President, Electro-Optics Business Unit.

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