BBN International Press Release, UK

New Lightwaves 2020 Liquid Crystal Products

14 May 2008

Abstract

For optical power control for dual- and tri-band applications such as FTTx, CATV and WDM networks, BBN International announces the Lightwaves 2020 new Wide Band VOA.

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Press Release

BBN International announces the latest liquid crystal product development by Lightwaves 2020. The new Wide Band Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA) operates from 1260 to 1640nm.

Compared to other technologies, the liquid crystal VOA has no moving parts, continuous tuning, low insertion loss, small footprint, accurate power control, ease of use and low cost. The LC VOA is designed to operate in normally on (bright) or normally off (dark) versions.

With proprietary technologies in liquid crystal optics, Lightwaves 2020 has long been recognised as a leader and major supplier in liquid crystal based products particularly, VOAs for optical communications.

For more information visit our our web site: http://www.bbnint.co.uk/active_devices/liquid_crystal_devices.asp

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Background

BBN International Limited was formed in 2005 as a specialist supplier of high performance, quality fibre-optic instruments, components and consumables to the British Isles datacom, telecom, aerospace and sensor markets. As a privately owned company, it selects suppliers, technology and products independently.

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