Xanoptix and Emerson Network Power Sign Licensing Agreement to Offer High Fiber Count Cabling Solutions

Business Wire, August 26, 2002

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MERRIMACK, N.H. & ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2002

Xanoptix Inc. and Emerson Network Power's Connectivity Division today announced the completion of a licensing agreement for the use of Xanoptix's high fiber count MT-based ferrule in Emerson's fiber optic cable assemblies. This agreement will allow the companies to offer more comprehensive cabling solutions and adds Emerson to the list of Xanoptix's licensing partners for MT connector technology.

Xanoptix and Emerson are extending the capabilities of MT-style connectors beyond 12 and 24 fibers, making configurations up to 72 and higher possible. This significant increase in fibers per single connector results in significant space savings and reduced installation times and costs. Xanoptix's higher density version of the field proven MT ferrule is at the nucleus of these connectors. MT-style connectors meet the increasing demand for parallel optical data transmission by providing a high fiber count in a dense package via a two-dimensional array configuration of the fiber holes.

"We were very impressed with Emerson's responsiveness to customer needs and their ability to meet stringent user requirements. Emerson's MT cable technology combined with Xanoptix's ferrules will enable the next generation of high fiber count cabling solutions," said James Norrod, Chief Executive Officer of Xanoptix. "Emerson Network Power is a highly regarded supplier to the industry, we are thrilled to be working with them to bring to life a much denser cabling scheme for parallel optic transceiver applications and structured cabling solutions."

"Xanoptix is pushing the optical boundaries with their creative ferrule design and an exciting array of transceiver products. The enhanced lifetime and reliability of their transceivers are such strong selling points, design wins are sure to follow. Xanoptix has done something truly new here, and we are pleased to be working with them at an early stage to provide advanced optical solutions to our mutual customers," said Harold Bevis, President of Emerson Network Power's Connectivity Division.

High-density MT based fiber cable applications include: parallel optic transceiver interconnection, parallel optical interconnect between circuit boards, patch panels interconnects, miniature interconnection for OE modules, trunk cable applications, optical switch interconnections, optical back planes, fiber aggregation for Storage Area Networks (SAN), and SONET (Synchronous Optical NETwork) Very Short Reach (VSR) applications.

EMERSON NETWORK POWER

CONNECTIVITY DIVISION

The Connectivity Division of Emerson Network Power (www.emersonnetworkpower) provides customers with a broad array of connectivity solutions including fiber optic cable assemblies, components and conduit; coaxial cable assemblies; RF connectors and components; wireless support structures and surge suppression solutions. The Connectivity Division has brought together strong companies including LoDan International, Dura-Line, Johnson Components and TSI to leverage the global presence and resources of Emerson (NYSE: EMR). Through its Emerson Network Power companies, Emerson is serving network-dependent data, telecommunications and Internet-related businesses with a full spectrum of reliable power and connectivity solutions. St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com ) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in electronics and telecommunications; process control; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Emerson's sales in fiscal 2001 were $15.5 billion.

XANOPTIX INC.

Xanoptix is dedicated to revolutionizing both the electronics and optics industries through the combination of traditional electronic integrated circuits and high performance optics. Utilizing this optically integrated electronic circuit technology; Xanoptix designs and manufactures optical connection products for next generation data links and optical communication applications. Founded by experts in the field of optoelectronics, Xanoptix offers flexible networking and processing solutions for data communications, telecommunications, and computing markets. Xanoptix is headquartered in Merrimack, NH, where the company performs all product design, development, and manufacturing. For more information on Xanoptix technology, please visit http://www.xanoptix.com or call toll-free (866)-XANOPTIX.

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