Agere systems announces high-performaces receivers..

AGERE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES HIGH-PERFORMANCE RECEIVERS FOR USE IN 10 GIGABIT- PER-SECOND OPTICAL NETWORKING SYSTEMS FOR RELEASE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 ASCOT, UK - Agere Systems (NYSE: AGR.A), the world leader in communications components, today announced a new set of high-performance receivers for optical networking systems. These devices broaden Agere's current 10 gigabit-per-second (Gbit/s) receiver portfolio and extend Agere's ability to provide manufacturers of high-speed networks with the most appropriate solution for a variety of customer applications. Agere's new single-ended receivers - part of the R2860 family -- include the industry's highest-performing 10 Gbit/s avalanche photo-detector (APD) receiver, a 10 Gbit/s positive-intrinsic-negative (PIN) receiver with integrated limiting amplifier, and a 12.5 Gbit/s PIN receiver which enables super forward-error correction (FEC). These R2860 devices complement Agere's existing R192-series of 10 Gbit/s differential output receivers, and can be used in 10 Gbit/s short, intermediate and long- haul applications. AGERE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES NEW 10/20/40 MILLIWATT DISTRIBUTED FEEDBACK LASERS WITH INTEGRATED WAVELENGTH LOCKERS FOR OPTICAL NETWORKING SYSTEMS FOR RELEASE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 ASCOT, UK - Agere Systems (NYSE: AGR.A), the world leader in communications components, today announced new high-power distributed feedback (DFB) laser modules with integrated wavelength lockers for use in high-speed optical networking systems. Featuring wavelength selection and locking capabilities, these new lasers provide increased functionality and reduce fibre management complexity and board space requirements for system makers designing optical equipment for long-haul and ultra-long-haul applications. Available in 10-, 20- and 40-milliwatt (mW) configurations, the laser modules are ideally suited for use with external lithium niobate modulators to send transmission signals across 10- and 40-gigabit-per- second (Gbit/s) optical networks. These laser modules eliminate the need for an external wavelength locker, so that the fibre coming out of the laser module needs only to be connected to the modulator. AGERE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST 10 GIGABIT-PER-SECOND INTEGRATED LASER, MODULATOR AND DRIVER FOR 80 KILOMETER OPTICAL NETWORK SPANS FOR RELEASE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 ASCOT, UK - Agere Systems (NYSE: AGR.A), the world leader in communications components, today announced the industry's first 10 gigabit-per-second (Gbit/s) electroabsorptive modulated laser (EML) to add an internal laser driver and operate over a distance of 80 kilometres. This device gives systems manufacturers the reach and integration necessary to reduce cost and improve performance in optical networking systems. The E2581-series EML combines a continuous wave laser with an electroabsorptive modulator on the same chip, then adds an integral driver IC for improved transmission performance. The device is designed for use in SONET/SDH or dense wavelength division multiplexed optical networking equipment with applications in both long-haul and metropolitan areas. Reader enquiries to: Debra Bracher, Agere Systems' enquiry centre, Marketpoint Europe, Ltd. Unit 6, The Western Centre, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1RW, UK For product information, please contact: +44 (0)7000 624 624 (tel) +44 (0)1344 488 045 (fax) or agereinfo@mktpoint.com This release contains forward-looking statements based on information available to Agere as of the date hereof. Agere's actual results could differ materially from the results stated or implied by such forward- looking statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, completion of the distribution or sale of Agere stock by Lucent Technologies Inc., customer demand for our products and services, control of costs and expenses, timely completion of employment reductions and other restructuring activities, price and product competition, keeping pace with technological change, dependence on new product development, reliance on major customers and suppliers, availability of manufacturing capacity, components and materials, general industry and market conditions and general domestic and international economic conditions including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations. For a further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see the prospectus filed by Agere with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2001, and Agere's subsequent reports on Form 10-Q. Agere disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/09/24/20010924BIT00970/bit0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/09/24/20010924BIT00970/bit0001.pdf