HILLSBORO, Ore. -- TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the introduction of the TGA4953 optical modulator driver for high-speed optical networking applications. Offering more than 50% power savings compared to the typical solution, the TGA4953 is ideally suited for use in Metro and Long-Haul transponders and line cards. "The TGA4953 is the latest in a series of TriQuint low power dissipation (1W) surface mount modulator drivers. We've built on our work over the past two years to deliver a breakthrough product that has already excited lead customers," said Mike Sanna, TriQuint Vice President. Sanna observed that TriQuint continues to grow its customer base within this market segment. This new optical modulator driver, with tested performance far exceeding that of competing products, will accelerate that growth trajectory. "The TGA4953 has already been designed into several optical networking products by leading telecom systems and subsystems manufacturers," Sanna added, noting that one leading customer described the TGA4953's performance as 'text book.' TriQuint's new modulator driver utilizes standard Metro system power supplies and maintains the industry's lowest DC power consumption. The TGA4953 provides excellent electrical and optical eyes in conjunction with existing low-cost Silicon MUX's. TriQuint Semiconductor Inc.