Proximion Introduces Industry’s First Patch Cord Dispersion Compensation Module

Low-cost, small footprint solution uses Fiber Bragg grating to eliminate need for expensive dispersion management in single-channel deployments

Kista, Sweden, June 24, 2009 – Proximion Fiber Systems AB, a world-class provider of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) based Dispersion Compensation Modules (DCMs), announced today the industry’s first Patch Cord Dispersion Compensation Module (DCM-PC), the newest member of its dispersion compensation product line. The DCM-PC is a low-cost, small footprint solution that combines continuously chirped Fiber Bragg gratings into a simple patch cord. Because service providers are already using patch cords connecting boards within their systems, integrating the DCM into the cable eliminates the need for a separate piece of hardware for dispersion management.

Leveraging its transmission and FBG expertise, Proximion is the only DCM vendor that is able to offer a patch cord solution. The DCM-PC is a more cost-effective solution than the alternative – dispersion compensation fiber (DCF) – and provides the same functionality as DCF or traditional DCMs while replacing dedicated and costly terminal floor space needed to house hardware or DCF spools. Moreover, the DCM-PC connects one board to another consequently replacing the need for two additional patch cords.

“As service providers upgrade networks to 10 gigabits and beyond, dispersion becomes a new found problem,” noted Stefan Ekman, CEO of Proximion. “Operators and system vendors are using patch cords to deliver signals and by utilizing the cable with the DCM add-on, they are eliminating the need for another piece of hardware to maintain while solving the dispersion issue. The DCM-PC is a cost-effective, rugged option in small form factor.”

The DCM-PC enables vendors and operators to conduct dispersion in networks ranging from TDM based metropolitan and regional networks to channel or sub-band specific residual dispersion compensation in submarine DWDM terminals. The gratings are installed in a 30-to-110 centimeter long patch cord rather than in a separate module. The patch cord DCM is suitable for deployment in SONET/SDH and 10 gigabit Ethernet networks, in cable television or WDM networks.
The DCM-PC is available in different flavours that tightly controls the dispersion from -1300 to +1300 ps/nm over a 6,5 nm wide band.

As with the complete product line, the DCM-PC is built on Proximion’s unique and proprietary FBG manufacturing technology. Using FBGs, Proximion produces high-performance DCMs characterized by a lack of non-linear effects, no latency and very low power loss compared to traditional dispersion DCFs.

The patch cord DCM will be available for shipping to system houses and service provider during the third quarter of 2009.

About Proximion Fiber Systems AB
Proximion Fiber Systems AB is a world-class provider of optical modules and sub-systems based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology. By combining these unique optical devices with the truly innovative skills of our team, Proximion contributes to our customers’ and partners’ success in a variety of markets.

The founding team of Proximion has pioneered design, manufacturing, and application of advanced FBGs. Proximion’s unique and patented method enables manufacturing of FBGs with virtually any filter characteristics. Proximion is a privately held company headquartered in Kista, Sweden.

Media Contacts:
Lynda Starr, Vantage Communications for Proximion
Phone: +1 973 386 5949
Email: LStarr@pr-vantage.com

Stefan Ekman, CEO, Proximion
Phone: +46 70 319 75 35
E-mail: Stefan.Ekman@proximion.com

Tobias Persson, VP Marketing & Sales, Proximion
Phone: +46 70 887 44 01
E-mail: Tobias.Persson@proximion.com

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Red Herring Names Proximion Winner to the Red Herring 100 Europe 2009

Award recognizes Proximion as market leader with widest Fiber Bragg Gratings-based portfolio of Dispersion Compensation Modules

Berlin, April 9, 2009 – Red Herring today announced that Proximion Fiber Systems AB has been listed on the Red Herring 100 Europe, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region each year. The list recognizes European technology firms that are driving entrepreneurial success in ways that create business opportunities for challengers and incumbents alike.

Proximion develops optical modules and subsystems based on proprietary FBG technology for a variety of applications. Its dispersion compensation modules are characterized by low loss, low non-linear effects and small size, which provide a higher degree of freedom when optimizing a system with respect to performance and cost. The DCMs are used in such applications as long-haul networks and submarine networks and optical amplifiers.

“During a difficult year, Red Herring still received an impressive list of submissions from companies across the EMEA region, clearly demonstrating Europe’s role as a major center of innovation in the global technology sector,” said Red Herring Managing Director, Farley Duvall. “The exceptional accomplishments of European technology startups and entrepreneurs are a testament to the rapid advancements being made in building the European innovation ecosystem.”

Red Herring’s lists of top private companies are an important part of the publication’s tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google, eBay, and Skype were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors, and touted as leaders that would change the way we live and work.

Red Herring’s editorial staff rigorously evaluated several hundred private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development.

“We are honored to be included on this list of innovative companies,” notes Stefan Ekman, CEO of Proximion. “Our unique, patented technology and in-house manufacturing enable Proximion to gain competitive advantage in the market while offering our customers excellent network performance.”

About Proximion Fiber Systems AB
Proximion Fiber Systems AB is a world-class provider of optical modules and sub-systems based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology. By combining these unique optical devices with the truly innovative skills of our team, Proximion contributes to our customers’ and partners’ success in a variety of markets.

As an example Proximion today holds the markets widest FBG based portfolio of Dispersion Compensation Modules (DCM). The portfolio ranges from single channel modules to complex continuous band modules which are as an example used to eliminate the residual slope of Sub Marine Networks. The portfolio also ranges from passive easy to use modules such as the patch-cord DCM to active components such as the colorless Tunable DCM for 40 GBit/s Networks.

The founding team of Proximion has pioneered design, manufacturing, and application of advanced FBGs. Proximion’s unique and patented method enables manufacturing of FBGs with virtually any filter characteristics. Proximion is a privately held company headquartered in Kista, Sweden.

About Red Herring
Red Herring is a global media company which unites the world’s best high technology innovators, venture investors and business decision makers in a variety of forums: a leading innovation magazine, an online daily technology news service, technology newsletters and major events for technology leaders around the globe. Red Herring provides an insider’s access to the global innovation economy, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy. More information about Red Herring is available on the Internet at www.redherring.com.

Media Contacts:
Lynda Starr, Vantage Communications for Proximion
Phone: +1 973 386 5949
Email: LStarr@pr-vantage.com

Stefan Ekman, CEO, Proximion
Phone: +46 70 319 75 35
E-mail: Stefan.Ekman@proximion.com

Tobias Persson, VP Marketing & Sales, Proximion
Phone: +46 70 887 44 01
E-mail: Tobias.Persson@proximion.com

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Proximion Introduces Customizable Dispersion Compensation Module

Slope compensator offers a tailored dispersion slope combined with a low loss for submarine and ultra long-haul network deployments to improve performance

San Diego, CA – March 24, 2009 – Proximion Fiber Systems AB, a world-class provider of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) based Dispersion Compensation Modules (DCMs), announced today the residual dispersion slope compensator (DCM-SLC), the newest member of its continuous band dispersion compensation product line. The DCM-SLC provides tailored dispersion characteristics over the C-band, with a low loss and a small form factor. Best suited for submarine and ultra long-haul applications, the DCM-SLC can be tailored for each network deployment.

As a single device, the DCM-SLC can carry a steep dispersion slope going from positive to negative across the wavelength band. It can eliminate residual dispersion over the entire C-band rather than needing separate compensators for each channel. Deploying the DCM-SLC also reduces the number of needed amplifiers and required space, resulting in savings for the network supplier.

I n ultra long haul applications, such as submarine links, where fiber mixing is the typical method of choice for dispersion management, aggregated dispersion becomes a problem. The aggregated residual dispersion across the C-band for such links may range from largely negative dispersion on the short wavelength side to largely positive for the long wavelength side. The DCM-SLC is therefore, in most cases, physically located at the terminal nodes, in where the wavelength dependent residual dispersion is at its peak and compensates the transmitting and receiving nodes.

“As data rates continue to rise, the accuracy of dispersion compensation also increases,” explained Karen Liu of Ovum. “Proximion’s fiber bragg grating technology introduces wavelength specific time delays, which reduces loss while offering a cost-effective solution.”

“As providers upgrade older, non-flattened submarine links, designed for lower bit rates they seek to find cost effective solutions to overcome the problems associated with residual dispersion,” said Stefan Ekman, CEO of Proximion. “By choosing Proximion’s DCM-SLC, customers eliminate the need to add costly and space consuming equipment like amplifiers and DCFs at the terminal sites. Of course this is the natural solution when designing new systems.”

Proximion will showcase the DCM-SLC at this year’s OFC/NFOEC conference in San Diego, March 24-26, in booth 3222.

About Proximion Fiber Systems AB
Proximion Fiber Systems AB is a world-class provider of optical modules and sub-systems based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology. By combining these unique optical devices with the truly innovative skills of our team, Proximion contributes to our customers’ and partners’ success in a variety of markets.

The founding team of Proximion has pioneered design, manufacturing, and application of advanced FBGs. Proximion’s unique and patented method enables manufacturing of FBGs with virtually any filter characteristics. Proximion is a privately held company headquartered in Kista, Sweden.

Media Contacts:
Lynda Starr, Vantage Communications for Proximion
Phone: +1 973 386 5949
E-mail: LStarr@pr-vantage.com

Stefan Ekman , CEO, Proximion
Phone: +46 70 319 75 35
E-mail: Stefan.Ekman@Proximion.com

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