Reflex Photonics Introduces Two Enhanced InterBOARD™ SNAP 12 Modules

New, faster, parallel optical interconnect transmitters/receivers feature
state-of-the-art LightABLE™ optical packaging technology

Mountain View, Calif. (May 13, 2008) - Reflex Photonics, an advanced developer of extreme high-speed optical connectivity solutions for semiconductor packaging and data transfer applications, today introduced two enhanced versions of its InterBOARD™ SNAP 12 Parallel Fiber Optic Modules.

The upgraded, faster modules are capable of transmitting and receiving 60 Gbps aggregate or 5 Gbps per channel, and 75 Gbps aggregate or 6.25 Gbps per channel respectively. These two new versions are additions to the 40 Gbps aggregate current products, which provide channel speeds of 3.5 Gbps per channel.

Each SNAP 12 pluggable, parallel optical interconnect module features Reflex Photonics’ state of the art LightABLE™ optical packaging technology, allowing it to meet the harshest, external operating conditions including temperature, humidity and EMI interference. The components enable multi-channel links designed to achieve the highest bandwidth density for very short reach (VSR) applications of up to 500m in low powered, low profile packages – ideal for high-speed data communications and computing environments where VSR bandwidth bottlenecks are incumbent. All Reflex InterBOARD™ SNAP 12 Parallel Fiber Optic Modules are available in either board-edge or mid-board mounting configurations for increased flexibility and, in terms of Gbps, offer a solution with the lowest cost and the highest packaging density. The mid-board mount SNAP 12 modules remove the need for additional patch cables by integrating a fiber ribbon (pig-tail) into the module and an MTP™/MPO connector at the other end, allowing the modules to be mounted, in most cases, in close proximity to supporting FPGAs – a very important consideration at higher speed applications.

“With the broadening of our SNAP 12-based product line to incorporate these faster channel speed modules, we are able to improve upon our ability to provide customers with a cost-effective solution to achieve both the highest bandwidth and highest packaging density in the most data intensive operating environments,” said Dr. David Rolston, co-founder and CTO, Reflex Photonics. “Due to flexibility in terms of mounting configurations at both board edge and mid-board insertion points, low profile form factor, minimal power consumption and 12 independent channel functionality, the SNAP 12 modules are ideal for high-speed, short-reach data and telecom transmissions in server farms, mass storage interconnect environments and super computing systems.”

Reflex Photonics’ 60 and 75 Gbps aggregate InterBOARD SNAP 12 modules will begin sampling in Q2 of 2008. For more information on Reflex Photonics’ InterBOARD™ SNAP 12 modules, please visit: interboard snap12 product page. All of Reflex Photonics’ product offerings can be found at the products page.

About Reflex Photonics

Founded in 2002, Reflex Photonics is an advanced developer of extreme high-speed optical connectivity solutions for semiconductor packaging and data transfer applications. Through the integration of its unique and proprietary LightABLE™ core technology, Reflex Photonics focuses on both inter printed circuit board applications, with its InterBOARD® product line of parallel modules and active optical cables, as well as intra pc board and "fiber to the chip package" applications, using its Light On Board® optically-enabled semiconductor packaging solutions. The company addresses the growing demand for high-speed interconnects in enterprise-class storage/server environments and telecom-class switches/routers, enabling equipment developers to design smaller, lower cost and lower powered systems that result in higher fidelity and faster connectivity.

InterBOARD™, LightABLE™, Light on Board™, Reflex Photonics and the Reflex Photonics logo are trademarks of Reflex Photonics Inc.

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