JDSU to Highlight Key Optical Communications and Test and Measurement Technology at OFC/NFOEC 2008

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JDSU (Nasdaq: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) today announced that it will highlight solutions from its optical communications and communications test and measurement portfolios at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference/National Fiber Optics Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC) inSan Diego, California from February 26 - 28th, 2008. Conference attendees are invited to visit JDSU Booth #2021 during the event to see its latest technology offerings.

JDSU will showcase a variety of optical communications solutions, including:

    --  100G Demonstration -- A live demonstration of 100 gigabytes per second
        (G) data rate connectivity using parallel optics.
    --  Integrated Tunable Laser Assembly (ITLA) -- A cost-effective tunable
        laser solution for customers who want to incorporate tunability into
        their networks based on the latest OIF-MSA standard.
    --  7300 Non Return To Zero (NRZ) and Enhanced Return to Zero (ERZ)
        modulation formats -- Additional modulation formats that give
        customers the flexibility for multiple deployment options to support
        10G data rates within their optical networks.
    --  4900 Pump Laser -- A new pump laser that delivers twice as much power
        as previous offerings and powers optical amplifiers to enable HDTV,
        internet, phone, and video-on-demand FTTH services between a service
        provider's central office and consumer's homes.
    --  Raman Circuit Pack -- Raman amplifier circuit pack used within
        networks to span longer distances than typical node spacing provides.
    --  DWDM SFP -- A module that enables 10G data rates within data centers,
        enterprise LAN and metro access networks. It is designed for both C
        and L bands, with less than 1W of power dissipation and reach options
        of 120 and 180 km. It operates at OC-3, 12 and 48 data rates and is
        RoHS 6 compliant.
    --  Multi-Rate XFP -- A multi-data rate transceiver designed for Ethernet,
        Fibre Channel and SONET/SDH applications. The product operates at
        industrial temperatures of -40 to 85C, is RoHS 6 compliant and
        provides best-in-class performance.

Communications test and measurement products on display at OFC/NFOEC 2008 include:

    --  Fiber inspection, cleaning and test solutions -- Westover's inspection
        and cleaning solutions are now part of JDSU -- please visit booth 703
        to see the latest additions to the most comprehensive fiber optic
        solution set available for both lab and field.
    --  TestPoint SRS -- New stressed receiver sensitivity (SRS) functionality
        for the TestPoint 10Gbps product line; SRS is one of the key
        parameters to ensuring interoperability across 10 Gigabit Ethernet
        (GigE) and Fibre Channel equipment.
    --  T-BERD 8000 modules for 4G/10G Fibre Channel and IPTV -- The
        industry's first field solution to combine 4G and 10G Fibre Channel
        test support with traditional transport test capabilities such as
        SONET/SDH, Ethernet and OTN.
    --  T-BERD Optical Dispersion Module (ODM) -- The industry's most compact
        and integrated dispersion solution dedicated to field testing fiber
        optic networks using the T-BERD/MTS-6000 and T-BERD/MTS-8000
        platforms.
    --  ONT-503 40/43G -- A compact 40/43G tester that combines lab testing
        needs with a portable form factor.
    --  Pocket-sized testers -- The lightest and smallest power meters and
        light sources on the market will be on display in booth 703.
    --  T-BERD 8000 module for 40G -- An easy-to-use 40G field installation
        and maintenance tester that weighs less than 18 lbs.
    --  T-BERD 8000 ROADM OSA (OSA-320) -- An in-band optical spectrum
        analyzer (OSA) that incorporates a new method for true optical
        signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) measurement in ROADM networks, making it
        able to test optical performance in the AON.
    --  T-BERD OTDRs -- JDSU will display its leading range of OTDRs,
        including those for CWDM (the industry's first), very short range,
        short-range LAN, medium range, and long range applications.

JDSU Speakers at OFC

During OFC/NFOEC, JDSU leaders will provide industry insight and commentary during several panel sessions, including:

"View from the Top: Datacom Component/Subsystem Market Insights"

OSA Executive Committee Forum -- Monday, Feb. 25, 3:30 P.M.,San Diego Convention Center, Room 28 (upper level)

Dhrupad Trivedi, general manager of Transmission Modules at JDSU will discuss with other industry experts whether datacom is a hot market for the optical communications industry.

"Panel III: Enterprise: Will the Next Speed Jump Bring a Boost for Optical?"

Market Watch panel -- Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2:00 P.M., OFC/NFOEC Exhibit Floor Theater

Tom Fawcett, director of Marketing for Transmission Modules at JDSU, will participate in session that will debate whether network infrastructures designed for ultra-high speed services will see a shift towards optical for shorter distances as speeds and densities both go up.

"Powering Next Generation Networks by Laser Light over Fiber"

Invited Talk -- Wednesday, Feb. 27, 4:00 P.M.,San Diego Convention Center, Room 5

Jan-Gustav Werthen, director of Photonic Power at JDSU, will discuss an intriguing and new technology approach that involves using the actual light power in optical networks to drive various monitoring devices.

"Panel V: From 10G to 40G to 100G to..? What's Happening in the Fast-Moving World of High-Speed Components and Systems?"

Market Watch panel -- Thursday, Feb. 28, 11:00 A.M., OFC/NFOEC Exhibit Floor Theater

Dhrupad Trivedi, general manager of Transmission Modules at JDSU, will participate on a panel that will explore the many angles of the high speed component and systems market, from component costs to system standards development.

"Panel VI: Reconfigurable Optical Networks: Beyond Core ROADMs?"

Market Watch panel -- Thursday, Feb. 28, 3:30 P.M., OFC/NFOEC Exhibit Floor Theater

David Gudmundson, president of Optical Communications at JDSU, will participate with other industry leaders in a discussion that will provide perspectives from established players to emerging start-ups on the market opportunity for "all-optical" products and the evolution of ROADMs.

Papers

Several JDSU experts also will present a number of technology papers during the event. Please visit the OFC/NFOEC website for the most current agenda at: http://www.ofcnfoec.org/conference_program/index.aspx.

About JDSU

JDSU (Nasdaq: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) enables broadband and optical innovation in the communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace and defense, and decorative applications. More information is available at http://www.jdsu.com.

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