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Oki Semiconductor develops low-power single-chip EML driver IC for 40 Gbps optical communications
Targets more than 50% market share with world-leading small size, low power consumption and XLMD-MSA support.

TOKYO, March 19, 2009 – Oki Semiconductor Co., Ltd. announces the development of a new product, the KGA8205, a single-chip EML(*1 )driver IC that can be mounted on a 40Gbps EML based on XLMD-MSA(*2). The KGA8205 features small size and low power consumption of 1.1W (amplitude 2.3Vpp). Sample of the products are available now and volume shipment is scheduled to start from June 2009.


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KGA8205The KGA8205 is provided in die form, allowing direct EML connection without the need to add external output bias circuit components. The chip size is small, 1.8mm x 1.2 mm, and the pad configuration complies with XLMD-MSA specifications, making this product ideal for EML modules based on XLMD-MSA with built-in drivers. This product uses InP HEMT (*3) device offering excellent high-speed characteristics, achieving high-speed operation and low power consumption of 1.1 W (2.3 Vpp output amplitude) for 43 Gbps operation.

This IC generates high-quality optical waveforms for use in 40 Gbps optical communications EML, and also facilitates size and power consumption reductions. Oki Semiconductor will continue to develop and deliver high-performance, high-quality optical communications driver IC to the optical communications IC market.

The 40 Gbps EML driver will be exhibited and explained at the Oki Semiconductor booth (#2431) at the Optical Fiber Communications Conference & Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC2009) (www.ofcnfoec.org) joint venue to be held in San Diego, California, March 22 to 26 (Sun. to Thur.), 2009.

Sales Plan

  • Sample shipment: March 2009
  • Volume shipment: June 2009
  • Sales target: > 50% of market share by fiscal 2010.

Main features

  • 43 Gbps operation
  • 2.3 Vpp output amplitude (typical)
  • 1.1 W (typical)
  • 1.8 mm x 1.2 mm (chip size)

Glossary

*1: EML (electro-absorption modulated laser)
Optical semiconductor component integrating laser diode and electro-absorption optical modulator

*2: XLMD-MSA
Multi-source agreement for 40 Gbps optical communications transmitter and receiver modules

*3: InP HEMT
Compound semiconductor device using 2-dimensional electron gas layer for channel on InP compound semiconductor substrate, offering outstanding high-speed performance.

* Names of companies and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies and organizations.


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For more information about Oki Semiconductor optical components Products, please contact:

Yudhi Trisno
Oki Semiconductor optical components
785 N. Mary Ave, Ste. 120
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
USA

Tel: (408)737-6264
Fax: (408)720-8965
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