News | March 9, 2005

Tyco Electronics Laser Unit Engages Modulight For Laser Diode Chips Design

Tampere, Finland -- Laser Diode, Incorporated (LDI®) a unit of Tyco Electronics, has engaged Modulight for design services for the development of new laser diode chips.

Mr. Mark Schuckert, LDI operations manager for communications components highlights, "Modulight products have shown to be very reliable and consistent in quality. The new products developed by Modulight will open up new and exciting markets. We are very satisfied with Modulight uninterrupted service, rapid response and their true commitment to close co-operation with their customers."

"In all our work with LDI and other Tyco Electronics business units, we have noticed their high quality of operations. Tyco Electronics' LDI unit has a long history in this business. The fact that they have chosen us once again convinces us that we are going the right way. We are very happy to work with Tyco Electronics.," explains Mr. Pekko Sipilä, Modulight product line manager for transmitter lasers.

Laser Diode Incorporated (LDI), with over 38 years' experience, produces advanced optoelectronic products of the highest quality for a broad range of applications and industries. LDI state-of-the-art manufacturing, advanced product development and quality program coupled with the continual process improvements exemplifies LDI principles of Leadership, Dependability and Integrity.

Tyco Electronics, a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a world leader in cutting-edge wireless, active fiber optic and complete power systems technologies; and a provider of premise wiring components and systems. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, ELCON, Elo TouchSystems, LDI, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.

Modulight, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets laser diodes for telecom, datacom, CATV, industrial, medical, automotive, space and defense applications. Modulight products include FP and DFB laser diodes with wavelengths between 650 to 1700 nm in laser bar, bare-die / chip, TO-CAN, TOSA and fiber pigtail form. The Company also supplies customized lasers for a variety of applications. Company's critical success factors are Agility, Profitability, Customer focus, and Reliability.

Source: Modulight, Inc.