TOKYO and NEW YORK -- NEC Corporation, Fujikura Ltd., and eGtran today announced the formation of a new Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) for a Compact Small Form-Factor Pluggable (CSFP) transceiver and a Compact Small Form-Factor (CSFF) transceiver to support network systems, especially those deploying single-fiber bidirectional transceivers.

The CSFP MSA defines a transceiver mechanical form-factor with latching mechanism and a host board, SFP-like, electrical edge connector and cage. The CSFF MSA also defines a transceiver mechanical form-factor.The Dual-Channel CSFP has the same mechanical dimensions as the industry standard SFP transceiver and is compatible with the standard SFP cage. The Single-Channel CSFP and CSFF are half the size of the industry standard SFP and SFF packages. The CSFF design is modular to enable configurations of integrated 1, 2 or 4 channel modules.

These highly integrated compact transceiver modules will enable network system vendors to increase port density and data throughput, while reducing network equipment cost.

The CSFP MSA is seeking to add additional member companies in the near future.

The companies involved in this multi-source agreement are exhibiting their Compact SFP and Compact SFF transceiver products at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC 2008) being held in San Diego, California, on February 26, 2008.

NEC Corp. (Tokyo: 6701)