Avanex intros PureGain PG300 series small form factor amplifier

Sept. 24, 2008

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 -- Avanex says its new amplifier gain block is tailored to meet the requirements of 40-Gbit/sec transponder applications and provides superior performance in a compact package.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 -- Avanex Corp. (search for Avanex) this week introduced the PureGain PG300 family of small form factor amplifier gain blocks for single-channel and narrowband applications in high-speed transport of 40 Gbits/sec and beyond.

The PureGain PG300 features a small footprint (70- x 40-mm) and low profile height (7.5 mm). These features, combined with low power consumption, enable easy integration onto next-generation transponders, say company representatives. The product is currently being sampled for single-channel and narrowband applications.

"The compact form factor, enabled by state-of-the-art packaging, coupled with superior optical performance at a low cost point, has resulted in indications of interest from multiple customers looking for an effective way to integrate amplification in space-constrained applications such as 40-Gbit/sec transponders," explains Dr. Sanjai Parthasarathi, senior director of product line management at Avanex. "While the primary focus is towards narrowband applications, we are looking at extending it to certain wideband applications as well."

"We are a recognized market leader in amplifier solutions at the module, rack, and network-ready levels," adds Scott Parker, senior vice president of sales at Avanex. "The PureGain PG300 amplifier represents a solution geared towards the growing 40-Gbit/sec market."

Avanex's products will be on display in the Avanex booth (94-97) at the 34th European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communication (ECOC 2008), held this week at the Brussels Expo Centre in Brussels.

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