MS7724
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Press Release:

Renesas Technology to Release MS7724, First Product in Renesas Multimedia Solution Line of Linux Platforms for Development of Systems Incorporating SH-Mobile R Series Application Processors

Aims to expand market share of SH-Mobile R Series of application processors for mobile devices by enabling quicker system development at an affordable price and providing a comprehensive collection of software supporting the Linux OS

Renesas Technology Corp. announced the development of the Renesas Multimedia Solution Linux*¹ platform, which enables low-cost and rapid development of systems incorporating the SH-Mobile R Series*² application processor for mobile devices. The first product in the series is the MS7724 platform for the SH-Mobile R2R (SH7724), the newest entry in the SH-Mobile R Series. Shipments began on November 26, 2009, in Japan.

The MS7724 provides improved functionality, a compact area that is approximately 60% that of previous products, and lower cost in comparison with earlier evaluation and development boards from Renesas Technology. In addition, it includes software for developing systems running the Linux OS, which is widely used in the application fields of the SH-Mobile R2R (SH7724), including navigation systems with support for terrestrial digital broadcasts, portable media players, and IP Security cameras. This allows evaluation of the device immediately after purchase, contributing to shorter system development cycles and more timely release of products to the market.

< Product Background >

The SH-Mobile R Series is an application processor based on the SH-Mobile, which is widely used in mobile phones in Japan and overseas. It was developed to allow multimedia technologies of the SH-Mobile such as camera processing, as well as video and audio processing, to be applied in fields other than mobile phones. The SH-Mobile R2R (SH7724), announced in May 2009, is the newest and most advanced product in the SH-Mobile R Series. It incorporates multi-codec high-performance video processing IP supporting the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC*³ (H.264) video compression standard used by ISDB-T*⁴ terrestrial digital broadcasts in Japan, as well as One-Seg*⁵ and formats used for terrestrial digital broadcasts in Europe, China, and other regions.*⁶ To support playback and recording of HD (High Definition, 1.280 × 720 pixels) video, functionality is provided for encoding (recording) and decoding (playback) of HD format video at 30 frames per second (fps). Also, the operating frequency of 500 MHz provides power to spare when running a general-purpose OS such as Linux.

In addition to the above features, camera inputs have been increased to two channels and an Ethernet MAC (Media Access Control)*⁷ supporting data transfer at 10/100 megabits per seconds (Mbps) has been newly added. This extends the range of suitable applications beyond low-end navigation systems, where Renesas Technology application processors already have an extensive track record, to include IP security cameras, videoconferencing systems, video and voice over IP (V2IP), networked household appliances, drive recorders, digital signage, etc.

Renesas technology expects the SH-Mobile R2R (SH7724) to achieve full-scale adoption. Since Linux is widely used as the OS for systems such as those previously mentioned, there is growing demand for low-cost and compact evaluation and development boards to be provided as part of a package that includes Linux System development tools. Such products allow systems to be developed at a lower cost and in less time.

In response to this demand, Renesas Technology has developed the Renesas Multimedia Solution line of system development Linux platforms. Each incorporates an SH-Mobile R Series application processor; provides enhanced functionality, reduced cost, and greater compactness than previous evaluation and development boards; and includes Linux software necessary for system development in a single package. The first product to be released is the MS7724 platform for the SH-Mobile R2R (SH7724).

< Features >

The MS7724 covers almost all the functions of the SH-Mobile R2R (SH7724), while providing additional functions designed for flexible system development. Its features are summarized below.

< Notes >
Notes:

1. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other countries.
2. An offshoot of the SH-Mobile (SuperH™ Mobile Application Processor) Series of application processors for mobile phone systems, the SH-Mobile R Series is intended for mobile devices other than mobile phones. These application processors are exclusive to Renesas Technology and are designed specifically for multimedia applications such as video and audio. SuperH is a trademark of Renesas Technology Corp.
3. H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Advanced Video Coding): A video compression standard established jointly by the Telecommunication Standardization Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T) and the international standards organizations ISO and IEC.
4. ISDB-T (Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting – Terrestrial): A terrestrial digital broadcasting standard developed in Japan. Broadcasting for mobile devices such as mobile phones uses only one of the 13 ISDB-T segments, and is therefore known as one-segment (or One-Seg) broadcasting.
5. One-Seg: A service offering terrestrial digital broadcasts in Japan for mobile and portable devices. See note 4.
6. Terrestrial digital broadcasts in Europe, China, and other regions: The supported standards include DVB-H (Europe), DMB (South Korea), and CMMB (China).

• DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast for Handhelds) is a mobile device version of the Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) standard developed in Europe.
• DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) is a digital TV broadcasting standard for mobile devices developed in South Korea. There are two versions: Terrestrial DMB (T-DMB) and Satellite DMB (S-DMB).
• China Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting (CMMB) is a digital mobile broadcasting standard used in China.

1. MAC (Media Access Control): A sub-layer of the data link layer. It specifies the method of frame transmission and reception, the frame format, data error detection, etc.
2. RoHS Directive: A European Union (EU) Directive for “the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.” It went into effect on July 1, 2006, and covers six substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE).
3. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the U.S.A. in the United States and other countries.
4. µITRON: TRON stands for “The Real-time Operating system Nucleus.” ITRON stands for “Industrial TRON.” µITRON stands for “Micro Industrial TRON.”

* Other product names, company names, or brands mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

< Typical Applications >

• Navigation systems and personal navigation devices (PNDs) with support for terrestrial digital broadcasts
• Portable media players and handheld terminals with support for terrestrial digital broadcasts
• IP security cameras, video conferencing systems, and video and voice over IP (V2IP) terminals
• Digital signage systems

< Configurations and Prices in Japan> *For Reference

< MS7724 Specifications >

< Contents of Linux sample software package >

About Renesas Technology Corp.
Renesas Technology Corp. is the world’s No.1 supplier of microcontrollers and one of the world’s leading semiconductor system solutions providers for mobile, automotive and PC/AV (Audio Visual) markets. It is also a leading provider of Power MOSFETs, Smart Card microcontrollers, RF-ICs, High Power Amplifiers, Mixed Signal ICs, System-on-Chip Devices (SoCs), System-in-Package Devices (SiPs) and more. Established in 2003 as a joint venture between Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, NYSE:HIT) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TSE:6503), Renesas Technology achieved consolidated revenue of 702.7 billion JPY in FY2008 (end of March 2009). Renesas Technology is based in Tokyo, Japan and has a global network of manufacturing, design and sales operations in 16 countries with 25,000 employees worldwide. For further information, please visit http://www.renesas.com

Virtual PBX offers flexibility and cost savings

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 9 /PRNewswire/ — Nuvio Corporation, a leading provider of business Internet phone services today announced the launch of its NuvioFlex virtual PBX product. With NuvioFlex, businesses are able to purchase and use business VoIP in a much more cost-effective manner.

“For the past six years, Nuvio has been providing reliable and flexible business VoIP services,” stated Jason P. Talley, Nuvio’s Chief Executive. “Today, Nuvio revolutionizes the way to buy business VoIP services, providing more features at a price that is remarkable.”

Historically, hosted VoIP PBX has been sold based upon the number of “seats” or “users,” resulting in large bills or crippled service for customers migrating from a premise phone system. This pricing model prevented adoption in many cases, especially for small-to-medium sized businesses. NuvioFlex revolutionizes business VoIP by providing a true outsourced phone system that is purchased the same way as an in-house system. Simply determine the number of extensions and lines needed, order those services, and effortlessly make changes when necessary.

Each extension and user on the system has access to Nuvio’s array of features including portal access, voicemail, voicemail to email, Find me/Follow me, time of day scheduling, on-demand call recording, and detailed call logs. NuvioFlex results in dramatic cost savings for companies of all sizes.

NuvioFlex is offered in three cost-saving packages that start in price at $159.99. Each package can be dynamically adjusted with additional lines and extensions as needed.

For more information on NuvioFlex, please visit http://www.nuvio.com.

Nuvio Corporation has been a leading provider of on-demand business communication solutions since 2003. Nuvio offers a reliable, stable communications platform, which provides unparalleled uptime for large, medium and small business customers across the country. Nuvio is committed to providing superior, cost-effective products. For more information, visit http://www.nuvio.com.

New Solution Provides True Multi-Modal Approach Combining Voice, Bar Code, RFID and Other Worker Productivity Enhancing Technologies Into One Platform

COLUMBIA, MD–(Marketwire – 03/09/10) – PEAK Technologies, a Platinum Equity company, today announced it has launched a new voice-enabled logistics solution, MCL-Voice, to provide a more flexible and robust data collection platform solution to its customers. The MCL-Voice solution provides a true multimodal approach to deploy a range of applications from voice-centric applications to multi-modal applications combining voice, barcode scanning, RFID and keyboard data capture methods — all in the same application.

“Since MCL-Voice is already integrated into the MCL-Collection platform, it allows us to provide customers with a solution that utilizes whichever data capture method is most efficient and convenient to perform the task at hand — the right technology at the right time; whether it be voice, barcode scanning or other data collection inputs,” said Tim Wills, vice president of marketing, PEAK Technologies.

A second generation product, MCL-Voice is a mature technology that includes the following benefits:

– Multimodal approach – combine voice, barcode, keyboard, touch
screen and RFID technologies for better ergonomics and efficiency

– Multi-manufacturer – extensive testing and product development with
Motorola, LXE and other leading industry manufacturer devices

– Multi-application support – increase return on investment by running
multiple applications for multiple users on the same device

– Centralized management and reporting – gain objective and accurate
voice data based on logging and statistical analysis

– Flexible voice options – speaker dependent and/or speaker independent
recognition options and supervised speaker adaptation to improve
accuracy for non-native speakers, accents or special voice
characteristics

“MCL selected PEAK Technologies as our North American integration partner for MCL-Voice due to PEAK’s extensive experience in delivering integrated warehouse, supply chain, and distribution data collection solutions and their ability to integrate MCL-Voice into SAP supply chain applications,” said Jean-Francois Jacques, managing director, MCL Technologies. “The flexibility of the MCL-Voice solution has been extremely well received by customers in Europe and we are now looking to extend the success of this solution to customers throughout North America.”

About PEAK Technologies
PEAK Technologies, a Platinum Equity Company, is a systems integrator of supply chain automation and inventory management solutions delivering tangible return on investment to some of the world’s largest corporations. PEAK’s primary applications include solutions for warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution operations. PEAK’s portfolio of solutions and services include business process consulting, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integration, wireless professional services, project management, printing/media solutions, and life-cycle support services. PEAK Technologies has locations throughout North America providing a comprehensive “foot print” for national, multi-site life cycle service and support.

About Platinum Equity
Platinum Equity is a global M&A&O® firm specializing in the merger, acquisition and operation of companies that provide services and solutions to customers in a broad range of business markets, including information technology, telecommunications, industrials, logistics, manufacturing, and entertainment distribution. Since its founding in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity has completed more than 70 acquisitions with more than $17 billion in aggregate annual revenue. (www.platinumequity.com)

About MCL Technologies
MCL Technologies is a recognized leader in delivering high-productivity software development tools for mobile workforce and barcode printing application development, deployment and management. Its enterprise-ready, standards-based software suite, MCL-Collection, seamlessly integrates the latest technologies with mobile computer, multi-manufacturer, cross-platform compatibility. Through the integration of mobile computing wireless infrastructures, barcode printing, and data capture technologies like barcode scanners, radio frequency identification and voice recognition, MCL-Collection helps organizations deploy mission critical and on-demand multimodal applications to improve workforce productivity, reduce costs and achieve competitive advantage. Organizations also benefit from MCL-Collection’s forward migration paths to minimize total cost of application ownership. More information is available at http;//www.mcl-collection.com.

Application-specific packaging options now available for convenient, cost-effective delivery of optical component technology to remote locations

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD – News) announced its latest innovation in reducing the cost of optical component delivery. In addition to the industry standard package of discrete (unpackaged) and LGX style modules, Clearfield is announcing four application-specific packaging alternatives.

“Clearfield’s Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) devices utilize advanced thin-film filter and array wave guide grating (AWG) technologies to address the mux and demux needs of such diverse application environments as node segmentation, cell backhaul deployment and the delivery of business class services,” comments Johnny Hill, COO of Clearfield. “Responding to service providers who told us that ‘one size does not fit most,’ Clearfield provides four unique alternatives to ensure that no matter what your preference or environment, your deployment can be convenient and cost-effective.”

Clearview xPAK
The Clearview xPAK is a compact and convenient means by which to land up to seven input/output ports. It can be deployed as a standalone device or as part of Clearfield’s “Clearview Landed” program — integrated into a Clearfield designed enclosure or many industry-leading enclosures from the provider of your choosing.

Clearview Cassette
The foundation of the Clearfield FieldSmart product line, the Clearview Cassette, is the most scalable alternative and provides up to 36 input/output ports of optical component connectivity. The Clearview Cassette then populates any “Clearview Multiplied” product across the network, including FieldSmart inside plant panels, outside plant cabinets, and access-network products, such as pedestals and wall box enclosures.

Clearview High Density Cassette
Delivering up to eight WDM optical devices in a single Clearview Cassette, the high density configuration leads the industry in the number of optical components housed in the smallest space.

Pizza Box
For deployment in a head-end rack or OSP cabinet, the Clearfield Pizza Box can deploy multiple optical devices in a 19” or 23” 1RU format.

Price and Delivery
WDM modules and all packaging options are shipping, and are being offered to market through distributors, such as Power & Tel. Contact a sales representative for a price quote on your particular application environment.

About Clearfield, Inc.
Clearfield, Inc. designs and manufactures the WaveSmart Platform of Powered Optical Signal products, including the WaveSmart PowerNode 1550 EDFA, and the FieldSmart Fiber Management Platform, which includes its latest generation FieldSmart Fiber Distribution System (FxDS), FieldSmart Fiber Scalability Center (FSC) and FieldSmart Fiber Delivery Point (FDP) series. The FxDS, FSC and FDP product lines are build upon the Clearview Cassette, delivering the industry’s only fiber management platform that is built upon a single architecture. Scaling from 12 to 1728 ports, FieldSmart support a wide range of panel and cabinet configurations, densities, connectors and adapter options, and are offered alongside an assortment of passive optical components. Clearfield provides a complete line of fiber and copper assemblies for inside plant, outside plant and access networks. Clearfield is a public company traded on NASDAQ: CLFD.

More information about Clearfield, Inc., its products and its people can be found at http://www.ClearfieldConnection.com.

Successful Trial Advances Development of Next-Generation IP Backbone Technology

DALLAS, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T* today announced the successful completion of a live network environment field trial of 100-Gigabit backbone network technology. The trial advances development of the next generation of backbone network technology that will support growing volumes of wireless and wired Internet and data traffic in the years to come.

During the trial, AT&T field tested the new Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System, conducting a standards-ready, single-flow, 100-Gigabit technology trial in a live network environment. For this test, AT&T used Opnext 100 Gigabit CFP client side modules and Ixia’s “K2″ 100 Gigabit traffic generator and analyzer.

AT&T’s trial also demonstrated a single-carrier 100-Gigabit transmission with real-time coherent processing on a 900-kilometer deployed ultra long-haul transport link between Louisiana and Florida using Opnext optical equipment.

The successful field trial is the latest example of AT&T innovation in advanced IP networking technology. AT&T in 2008 completed the world’s largest deployment of current industry-standard 40-Gigabit network technology in its U.S. IP backbone network. And in 2008 and 2009, the company led teams that completed two lab trials of 100 Gigabit technology that set new records for bandwidth transmission. The 100-Gigabit technology is expected to be ready for commercial deployment over the next few years.

“This successful field trial is a key milestone in our ongoing effort to deliver the industry’s most advanced and capable IP backbone network,” said John Donovan, AT&T’s Chief Technology Officer. “The AT&T IP backbone network today carries nearly 19 petabytes of traffic on an average business day, supporting our wireless, wired and enterprise customers’ ever-growing demand for wireless and wired broadband applications. Research and development milestones like our 100-Gigabit trials help to ensure that the AT&T network is always ready to meet our customers’ needs.”

The recently completed 100 Gigabit field trial marks several notable industry achievements, including:

• Successful single-carrier 100-Gigabit transmission with real-time coherent processing.
• Demonstration of 100-Gigabit Ethernet single-flow router capacity.
• Field demonstration of 100-Gigabit technology with a standards-compliant 100GBASE-LR4 single-mode MSA interface.
• Field demonstration of a 100-Gigabit traffic generator.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T – News) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T’s Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

Advanced Platform Designed to Deliver New Wave of Video, Mobile and Data Center/Cloud Services

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – 03/09/10) – Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO – News) today announced a major advancement in Internet networking — the Cisco® CRS-3 Carrier Routing System (CRS) — designed to serve as the foundation of the next-generation Internet and set the pace for the astonishing growth of video transmission, mobile devices and new online services through this decade and beyond.

With more than 12 times the traffic capacity of the nearest competing system, the Cisco CRS-3 is designed to transform the broadband communication and entertainment industry by accelerating the delivery of compelling new experiences for consumers, new revenue opportunities for service providers, and new ways to collaborate in the workplace.

Overview:

• The Cisco CRS-3 triples the capacity of its predecessor, the Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System, with up to 322 Terabits per second, which enables the entire printed collection of the Library of Congress to be downloaded in just over one second; every man, woman and child in China to make a video call, simultaneously; and every motion picture ever created to be streamed in less than four minutes.
• The Cisco CRS-3 enables unified service delivery of Internet and cloud services with service intelligence spanning service provider Internet Protocol Next-Generation Networks (IP NGNs) and data center. The Cisco CRS-3 also provides unprecedented savings with investment protection for the nearly 5,000 Cisco CRS-1 deployed worldwide. Cisco’s cumulative investment in the Cisco CRS family is $1.6 billion, further underscoring the company’s commitment.
• AT&T, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, recently tested the Cisco CRS-3 in a successful completion of the world’s first field trial of 100-Gigabit backbone network technology, which took place in AT&T’s live network between New Orleans and Miami. The trial advances AT&T’s development of the next generation of backbone network technology that will support the network requirements for the growing number of advanced services offered by AT&T to consumer and business customers, both fixed and mobile.
• The Cisco CRS-3 is currently in field trials, and its pricing starts at $90,000 U.S.

Highlights and Capabilities for the Next-Generation Internet:

• Unmatched Scale: With a proven multi-chassis architecture, the Cisco CRS-3 can deliver up to 322 tbps of capacity, more than tripling the 92 tbps capacity of the Cisco CRS-1 and representing more than 12 times the capacity of any other core router in the industry.
• Unique Core and Data Center/Cloud Services Intelligence: In addition to capacity requirements, the growths of mobile and video applications are creating new multidirectional traffic patterns with the increasing emergence of the data center cloud. The new Cisco Data Center Services System provides tight linkages between the Cisco CRS-3, Cisco Nexus family and Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) to enable unified service delivery of cloud services. This intelligence also includes carrier-grade IPv6 (CGv6) and core IP/MPLS technologies that permit new IP NGN architectural efficiencies required to keep pace with the rapidly growing cloud services market. Unique capabilities include:
• • Network Positioning System (NPS) — provides Layers 3 to 7 application information for best path to content, improving consumer and business experiences while reducing costs.
  • Cloud virtual private network (VPN) for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)-enables ‘pay-as-you-go’ for compute, storage and network resources by automating Cisco CRS-3 and Cisco Nexus Inter-Data center connections for Cisco UCS.
• Unprecedented Savings: The Cisco CRS-3 offers dramatic operational expense savings and up to 60 percent savings on power consumption compared to competitive platforms. The Cisco CRS-3 also delivers significant capital expenditures savings and investment protection for existing Cisco CRS-1 customers. The new capabilities in the platform can be achieved by reusing the existing chassis, route processors, fans and power systems with the addition of new line cards and fabric. These upgrades can be performed in-service and be provided by Cisco Services to ensure a smooth transition.
• Silicon Innovation: The Cisco CRS-3 is powered by the new Cisco QuantumFlow Array Processor, which unifies the combined power of six chips to work as one, enabling unprecedented levels of service capabilities and processing power. Making this implementation even more unique is its ability to deliver capabilities with a fraction of the power required by lesser performing chipsets. The Cisco QuantumFlow Array chipset was designed to provide the new system the ability to scale with the ever increasing demands being placed on the IP NGN by the many different applications and billions of devices being used by both businesses and consumers in the Zettabyte era.

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Scale up to 322 Tbps with the Cisco CRS-3

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Supporting Quotes:
Keith Cambron, president and CEO, AT&T Labs
“We are entering the next stage of global communication and entertainment services and applications, which requires a new set of advanced Internet networking technologies. AT&T’s network handled 40 percent more traffic in 2009 than it did in the previous year, and we continue to see this growth in 2010. Having leading edge experience in managing the largest global data network, we are pleased to continue our close working relationship with Cisco and its groundbreaking Cisco CRS-3 platform.”

Pankaj Patel, senior vice president and general manager, Service Provider Business, Cisco
“The next generation Internet is upon us and we are confident that the Cisco CRS-3 will play a crucial role as service providers like AT&T deliver an exciting, new array of video, mobile, data center and cloud services. The Cisco CRS-3 is well positioned to carry on the tradition of the Cisco CRS-1, become the flagship router of the future and serves as the foundation for the world’s most intelligent and advanced broadband networks.”

Supporting Resources:

• Cisco CRS-3 Carrier-Routing System
• AT&T
• Cisco
• Cisco Service Provider Solutions
• Cisco Helps Assure Internet’s Future Amid Device Growth with Carrier-Grade IPv6
• Learn more about the expected rise in IP Traffic worldwide from 2008-2013 by the Cisco Visual Networking Index Forecast Study
• Gauge the widespread adoption of network services worldwide via the Cisco Connected Life User Experience interactive study.
• Keep up with Cisco’s news by visiting the company’s Platform Blog.
• For more information about Cisco’s service provider news and activities visit SP360 or Twitter @CiscoSP360 and @CiscoSPG.
• Subscribe to Cisco’s SP360 Feed.

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About Cisco Systems
Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO – News), the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate, this year celebrates 25 years of technology innovation, operational excellence and corporate social responsibility. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com.

127 Gbps modem was field demonstrated on 900+ km link at AT&T

FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT – News), a global leader in high speed optical communications technology, today announced that it has demonstrated a single wavelength, real-time coherent 127G PM-QPSK (Polarization Multiplexed Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) modem trialed on an AT&T ultra long haul link between Louisiana and Florida. The demonstration also included Opnext’s fully IEEE 802.3ba standards-compliant CFP MSA client optical modules which are fully interoperable with 100 GbE interfaces on IP routers.

Opnext’s plug and play technology allows carriers to upgrade their existing line systems to 100 Gbps without having to strand capacity or light new fibers. It eliminates the need for external dispersion compensation which reduces cost, minimizes IP latency and allows for deployment over older installed fiber with poor transmission characteristics.

“Most of the 100G coherent trials announced in the past are not real time solutions and are only testing the optics; the data is acquired on a digitizing oscilloscope and coherent DSP post-processing is offloaded to a PC,” said Andrew Schmitt, Directing Analyst of Optical at Infonetics Research. “Opnext’s trial is different because they are demonstrating a real-time solution implemented in hardware for the toughest part of the 100G coherent transport problem.”

“Bandwidth requirements have increased significantly faster than capacity in recent years and faster transmission speeds will provide carriers with the ability to move more data over essentially the same infrastructure,” said Mike Chan, President of the Opnext’s Subsystems business unit. “The latest consumer and business applications such as HD video-on-demand, user-generated video, video gaming, video teleconferencing and software as a service will continue to drive the need for greater bandwidth. Ever faster internet access speeds enabled by 4th generation wireless and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) technologies push more traffic into carrier backbone networks, where Opnext is in an excellent position to benefit from the next wave of bandwidth investments.”

The real-time optical Modulator Demodulator (MODEM) operates at 127 Gbps with a PM-QPSK modulation format described in the Optical Internetworking Forum framework document on Ultra Long Haul 100 Gbps transmission. The system is designed to carry an industry leading 20 percent overhead Forward Error Correction (FEC) required for ultra long haul and submarine transmission distance and to carry 100 GbE payload transparently mapped into an ITU OTU4 payload. The design is also extremely tolerant to filtering allowing for metro/regional networking with 10 or more cascaded ROADMs at 50 GHz channel spacing.

About Opnext, Inc.

Opnext (NASDAQ:OPXT – News) is the optical technology partner of choice supplying systems providers and OEMs worldwide with one of the industry’s largest portfolio of 10G and higher next generation optical products and solutions. The Company’s industry expertise, future-focused thinking and commitment to research and development combine in bringing to market the most advanced technology to the communications, defense, security and biomedical industries. Formed out of Hitachi, Opnext has built on more than 30 years experience in advanced technology to establish its broad portfolio of solutions and solid reputation for excellence in service and delivering value to its customers. For additional information, visit www.opnext.com.

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Game Lets Users Build Wireless Networks, Advance to New Markets

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., March 9 /PRNewswire/ — Adding a telecom angle to the mobile gaming world, Telect® today introduced Telecom Tycoon™, the company’s first mobile gaming app. Available for free in the iTunes® App Store, Telecom Tycoon works on all iPhone® and iPod® touch devices.

Telecom Tycoon builds on the gameplay of popular simulation games, allowing players to create mobile networks, deploy cell towers, and “win cities” to move on to new levels and new challenges. Just like the real wireless world, players have to optimally deploy wireless technologies and watch out for competitors. Those who don’t set up their towers first may miss out on revenue.

“We’re excited to launch Telecom Tycoon,” said Wayne Williams, Telect president and CEO. “It’s a fun way to utilize the wireless networks that incorporate our equipment as core infrastructure.”

In addition to the mobile app, Telect offers a wealth of additional online and mobile resources through Telect.com, one of the first web sites in the company’s industry to enable full purchasing, delivery and order tracking functionality online.

“Embracing innovation for connecting with customers is part of our culture at Telect – we look forward to receiving feedback,” said Paul Knight, Telect’s VP of product development and marketing. “The combination of our culture and products is what sets Telect apart.”

Telecom Tycoon is designed to be portable to other mobile operating systems.

About Telect

Telect makes connecting and powering global communications networks simple. The company specializes in meeting the needs of global communications service providers in wireline and wireless, cable and broadcast television, enterprise network, and residential home market places. Telect designs, manufactures and markets fiber optic connectivity and management products, digital cross-connect systems, power distribution and protection products, equipment racks, cabinets, and integrated solutions. Telect sells worldwide through direct channels, distributors, OEM partners and online at www.Telect.com.

Headquartered in Liberty Lake, Wash., USA, Telect operates facilities in Plano, Texas and Guadalajara, Mexico.

WHERE Ads™ Connects Consumers and Merchants

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WHERE®, North America’s leading local search and recommendation service in mobile, today announced the launch of WHERE Ads™, a hyper-local advertising network. With millions of users, WHERE is a top ranked service on all major smart phones. WHERE Ads was initially built to deliver local ads to the WHERE audience, and has been opened to and is now running on a dozen leading mobile services including Geocade, Jambase, MocoSpace and Superpages.com®.

“We built WHERE Ads because we wanted to deliver a better advertising experience to our audience.” said Walt Doyle, CEO of WHERE. “Leveraging our unique access to the carrier infrastructure, we are able to deliver hyper-local, contextually relevant content. The result is that we are driving benefit by connecting the consumer and the local merchant. We’re now excited to begin offering this solution to third party publishers.”

WHERE Ads uses location and context to deliver a superior ad solution, one that not only benefits users, but also local merchants. “The more relevant advertising is for consumers, the better they respond to it,” said Greg Sterling, analyst Sterling Market Intelligence and Opus Research. “WHERE Ads promise more locally and contextually relevant ads for users that begin to fulfill the promise of LBS on mobile devices, which people have been talking about literally for years.”

“With market forecasts against mobile search and advertising exceeding $2.6B, the opportunity in mobile is staggering and location is at the epicenter of the opportunity. The WHERE Ads solution is what the market wants.” said Jeff Rath, Global Head of Technology Research at Canaccord Adams.

Consumer reaction to locally and contextually relevant ads has been positive. Click Through Rates (CTR) on WHERE Ads has exceeded other mobile ads by as much as three times. This reinforces the notion that consumers will accept ads on their mobile device providing they add value. WHERE will continue to add valuable content in the form of offers and deals from local merchants and partner with select publishers on WHERE Ads. For more information, please visit http://www.where.com/advertise.

About WHERE

A service of uLocate Communications, WHERE® is a leading local search and recommendation service. WHERE puts the best local information at users’ fingertips with real-time reviews and special offers from local merchants. WHERE is available on over one hundred mobile devices and a leading application on all major smartphone platforms and carriers.

WHERE Ads™ is an innovative hyper-local ad network, connecting consumers with local merchants.

DSP85-PS7 Features Industry’s Sharpest Filtering, Remote Control/Monitoring With Unlimited Spectrum Agility

MANCHESTER, NH–(Marketwire – 03/09/10) – Cellular Specialties, Inc. (CSI), a recognized leader in the design and implementation of in-building wireless products and installation services, will reveal its new DSP85 Digital Repeater in a Public Safety 700 MHz model at IWCE 2010, booth #3077, March 10-12, Las Vegas Convention Center, NV.

The company’s DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology is utilized to achieve the highest level of performance and spectrum agility for public safety communications. DSP filtering provides unmatched band selectivity and can be finely tuned to help overcome difficult RF problems such as adjacent channel interference. In addition, CSI’s digital repeater permits re-tuning of multiple pass-band configurations, locally or remotely, enabling better management with virtually no system downtime. The graphical user interface (GUI) allows for effortless set up and monitoring via a standard Web browser. The new DSP85 public safety 700 MHz model features 85 dB of gain and covers a frequency range of 794-806 and 764-776 MHz.

“The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other non-profit member organizations have recently released guidelines recommending buildings have adequate wireless signals to ensure mission critical communications for first responders via their radios or other wireless devices,” said Scott Goodrich, president of the CSI product division. “CSI is working to ensure these guidelines are complied with by developing in-building public safety products as well as providing expert installation services to ensure reliable and secure public safety communications — even in hard to reach areas or challenging RF environments.”

With over a decade of design, installation, and product development experience, CSI offers an extensive line of 700 and 800 MHz public safety products as well as implementation services to enable UHF/VHF, 700/800 MHz, paging, and two-way radio public safety communications.

Visit CSI online at www.cellularspecialties.com or stop by booth #3077 at IWCE 2010 to learn more about the company’s public safety products and solutions.

About CSI

Cellular Specialties, Inc. (CSI) is a world-class organization that delivers superior products and services to enable anytime, anywhere in-building wireless connectivity. The CSI product division specializes in the development of in-building amplifiers, repeaters, and a variety of system components. To ensure that the optimal services are provided, CSI formed the Custom Solutions Group (CSG). CSI’s consultative and product neutral approach enables the company to develop customized solutions for every client. CSI’s Custom Solutions Group (CSG) also holds the distinction of being the only in-building wireless service organization approved by all major wireless service providers in the United States. For information about CSI call 877-844-4CSI or visit www.cellularspecialties.com