JULY 30, 2008 -- GigOptix (search for GigOptix) says that ZTE Corp. (search for ZTE) has adopted one of its modulator drivers for use in one of China-based system house's DWDM systems.
The GigOptix part is used to drive both electro-absorption (EA) and Mach-Zehnder modulators in fiber-optic transceivers and line cards employed in metro and long-haul lightwave communication systems.
The component vendor says that ZTE chose the driver for its optimization of 11.1-Gbit/sec long-haul EML and LiNbO3 applications. With this adoption, and the understanding that GigOptix can provide a wide variety of other optical products, the two companies have begun "a close relationship," according to GigOptix.
"With ZTE being one of the most prominent and important telecommunications companies in the world, we are honored that they chose the GigOptix modulator driver to use in their innovative products," states Vivek Rajgarhia, vice president of global sales at GigOptix. "ZTE has found a 'one stop shop' with GigOptix and we hope to grow and build our relationship with them to benefit both parties to the fullest amount."
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