News | October 4, 2001

Gould Fiber Optics Introduces New Product Developments Nx4 Truly Fused WIC ®

Gould Fiber Optics, a leading international provider of passive fiber optic components and manufacturer of advanced integrated optic solutions for the telecommunications industry, is pleased to introduce the Nx4 Truly Fused WIC® in their product line of next generation, fused biconical taper technology. This WIC® component is the ideal coupler of choice for system designs that are constantly reducing overall package density. Nx4 Truly Fused WIC® products maintain excellent performance as demonstrated by all of Gould's fiber optic components. Its low PDL and insertion loss, high directivity and low uniformity make them the perfect choice for EDFA products as well as other high-density applications. Other features include highly reliable performance, no box requirement and dramatic space savings over-concatenated devices. Typical applications for the Nx4 Truly Fused WIC® are: DWDM/Long Haul, Metro/ Access, PONS, Amplifiers, Test and Measurement, Fiber Management frames, and medical usages.

Prototypes of Gould's Nx4 Truly Fused WIC® will be on display at ECOC, Amsterdam, Stand #509. Companies interested in this product or any of Gould's other customized components or integrated solutions should contact Gould sales at 410-987-5600 or 1-800-54-GOULD.

About Gould Fiber Optics:

Gould Fiber Optics is the first name in fiber optic couplers and passive fiber optic components, as well as a leading provider of customized, fully tested integrated solutions to the telecommunications industry. The company was a pioneer in fiber optics technology, commercializing products as early as 1983. The company holds numerous patents on fiber optic components and manufacturing processes, and has partnered with major telecommunications companies in the development of optical network systems and products.

Gould Fiber Optics, 1121 Benfield Boulevard, Millersville, MD 21108. Tel: 410-987-5600; Fax: 410-987-1201.