Exhibit Floor Activities

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

OptoTest Corporation
Debuting the market’s smallest, most-efficient FTTx Insertion/Return Loss Tester, OptoTest will present the quad wavelength OP930 displaying insertion and return loss for 1310/1490/1550/1625nm simultaneously using the automation software, OPL-Pro.

OptoTest mission is increasing the efficiency of the test & measurement process for our customers by providing test equipment in laboratory and manufacturing environments.  Additional equipment includes Optical Power Meters, Light Sources, Bi-Directional Testers, Discontinuity and Launch Condition Analyzers all using USB for remote data acquisition.

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Furukawa America, Inc.
Furukawa America, Inc. will present their new connector termination system, which allows for unsurpassed performance and flexibility in the field.  This new “splice-on” connector eliminates the need for field polishing and significantly improves the quality of the termination and installation time required.

Furukawa America, Inc.’s factory polished ferrules with pre-cleaved fiber stubs are splicedonto the field fiber utilizing FITEL’s fusion splicer. Once spliced, the connector is easily assembled by using a process that requires minimal skill or training.

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Valdor Fiber Optics, Inc.
Valdor’s Impact Mount™ (IMT) product line is the perfect solution for the FTTX markets that require quick field installation and emergency on-site repairs. IMT Connectors and Service Enclosures with Miniature IMT Splice Connectors use simple, all positive-stop mechanical tools with no epoxy or gel. The IMT Termination Kit is user friendly and fast (5 minute installation per connection). Because of the all tool-driven installation steps, it makes training easy. Technicians can start performing within minutes.

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Oz Optics Ltd.
This low cost, compact device detects and pinpoints bad connections, fiber bends, broken fibers and other problems that reduce network performance or service failure by continuously monitoring fiber optic network. The Fault Finder combines powerful fault detection and communications capabilities (wireless) in a compact package. Remote access capability allows secure monitoring using a smart phone, PDA, or a computer from anywhere, sent via text message, email and instant message.

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

OPTOKON Co., Ltd.
OPTOKON designs, manufactures and markets a full range of active and passive components, data network and portable test equipment -  including FTTH  home gateways  and  optical amplifiers. Our service centre provides fully accredited calibration services and servicing/testing for RoHS compliance. In addition to tabletop 1012, a full range of OPTOKON FTTx products will also be on display at OFC in the FTTH centre and table T615 in the FTTx pavilion kiosk. 

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

NSG America, Inc.
NSG America, Inc. features a complete line of optical components to support FTTX and other broadband applications. This year NSG showcases their new outside plant (OSP) qualified small form factor DWDM/CWDM modules which will be shown operating in 2 live demonstrations. One live demo features the “Mini-DWDM” operating in a -40°C environment. A second live demo features the “Mini-CWDM” supporting a Single-Fiber Single-Wavelength Bi-directional Point-to-Point Link between the FTTX Center and the NSG exhibit number 1319.

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

US Conec, Ltd.
US Conec will be demonstrating the latest IBC cleaner products. These dry, hand-held cleaners were designed to clean fiber optic connectors unmated or while residing in an adapter. The demonstration will use a 200x microscope to observe how well the IBC cleaners are able to remove difficult containments such as human skin oil and Arizona road dust from SC, MTP® and Optitap™ connectors.

1:00 pm to 2:00pm

EXFO
EXFO discusses the optical testing of passive optical networks used in fiber-to-the-home applications, demonstrating realistic and practical case studies from the construction to troubleshooting phase. Therefore, the object of this demonstration is not only to introduce the theoretical testing principles, but also to show real test results obtained from typical networks operating in different conditions and exhibiting both normal and problematic circumstances.

Tuesday, February 26

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lightel Technologies - Fused Biconic Taper Components in Outside Plant and Optical Distribution Network Applications
Fused Biconic Taper (FBT) components for branching and collecting return signals in FTTx applications rely on a mature and low-cost technology. FBT technology can offer the network designer wide flexibility in choosing a distributed architecture, installing taps where desired and WDMs for system monitoring.

Wednesday, February 27

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Light Brigade, Inc. - Emergency Restoration Demonstration
These controlled demonstrations show what occurs in non-retrievable and retrievable slack emergency restorations from cutting the cable to application equipment and disciplines.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

ADC - Deploying Reduced Bend Radius Fiber in MDUs
As reduced bend radius fiber finds its way into more MDUs, factors such as easy connector access and simple routing paths will become even more critical for network reconfigurations, troubleshooting and maintenance. Discussion will focus on how to deploy this critical fiber in the most efficient and optimum ways. Reduced bend radius fiber is just one aspect of a complete strategy for efficient, future-proofed network management for MDUs.

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Agilent Technologies - Fiber Characterization
Do you design, install or maintain networks at 10Gbps and higher? To achieve reliable turn up performance, complete and accurate fiber characterization is necessary. At high speeds, values and limits beyond those of fiber attenuation (loss) such as chromatic dispersion, polarization mode dispersion and reflectance must be measured. The key characterization measurements necessary for certifying fiber for operation at 10 and 40G will be discussed.

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m..

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave - Emerging Fiber Termination Solutions for FTTx
As providers seek to lower the cost of FTTH and FTTP deployments, while increasing error-free productivity and speed, there is a growing focus on new innovations for field terminations throughout the FTTx network. New termination methods, such a splice-on connectors, assist in reducing operational and installation costs, thereby providing service providers quick customer turn-up and speed to revenue.

Thursday, February 28

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Light Brigade, Inc. - Emergency Restoration Demonstration
These controlled demonstrations show what occurs in non-retrievable and retrievable slack emergency restorations from cutting the cable to application equipment and disciplines.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

PROMET International - Fiber-Optic Connector 3D Metrology
Explanation of the importance of measuring fiber-optic connector endface 3D metrology for intermateability and system optimizationwith FiBO true phase-shifting Michelson interferometers for repeatable and reproducible (user-independent) radius of curvature, fiber height and apex offset measurements. 

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ADC - Multiple Solutions for Connecting MDUs
FTTP networks increasingly include MDUs as part of the network build and MDU structures may account for more than one-third of the target subscriber base. These installations require special consideration for fiber cable interconnection to terminal equipment, as well as an understanding of the diverse structures and conditions found throughout the country. This presentation discusses the special considerations that MDU installations require.

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m..

Lightel Technologies - Inspection, Cleaning and Documentation of Fiber-Optic Connectors, Simplified
Dirty connectors are increasingly recognized as a critical stumbling block to successful fiber implementations.  But neither cleaning without inspection, nor inspection without cleaning provides the answer. Simple to accomplish, inspection and cleaning is essential for the industry to continue to grow. An easy to use method of documentation can help assure that the work is done properly.

Fundamentals of Fiber Optics
Basic primer on the major types of fibers, their structure, history and applications

Troubleshooting a Fiber-Optic Link
Fiber-optic test equipment and how it’s used in troubleshooting fiber-optic communications links or individual components.

Fiber-Optic Patch Panels, Splice Closures and Pedestals
Cable and fiber management applications and each category of cross-connect products typically used in LANs, MANs, WANs, and SANs.

Fiber-Optic Active Devices
Primer on lasers, LEDs, detectors and optical sub-assemblies such as optical amplifiers, which are used in fiber optic systems.

Fiber-Optic Connectors
Fiber-optic connectors and attenuators, terminators, military and multi-pin connectors. Components are reviewed, as well as attenuation and reflectance specifications, mechanical/environmental requirements, tolerances, bonding, scribing, polishing, cleaning, inspection, and testing.

W-6D-121 — OTDR Operation and Theory
OTDRs—how they function and operate in practical applications. Learn how to use an OTDR in various testing scenarios including new technologies such as FTTH, PMD, plus conventional LAN and OSP applications.

POF Market Trends, Paul Polishuk, POFTO

The Efficient Partnership of LED and POF Technology for High Speed Data Communications, Olaf Ziemann, POFAC

Recent Developments in 650nm VCSELs AND RCLEDs, John Lambkin, Firecomms Ltd.

Developments in Perfluorinated Gi-POF, Whitney White, Chromis Fiber Optics

Developments in High Temperature POF, Ken Eben, Mitsubishi Rayon Ltd.

Trends in POF Connector Developments, Paul Mulligan, FiberFin

Review of POF Standards Activities, Paul Mulligan, POFTO Board of Directors Member

POF in Non-Data Applications:  Signs, Illumination, Lightguides and Sensors, Jonathan Hirakawa, Calsak

POF Applications, Paul Polishuk, POFTO Board Member
Automotive • Industrial Controls • Interconnect • Military and Aerospace • Consumer Electronics • Supercomputers • Data Centers • Medical

Agilent Technologies – Next Generation of Electro-Optical Test Increases Accuracy and Reduces Cost of Test
Speakers: Oliver Funke and Karl Merkel, Agilent Technologies
Product N4375B 20 GHz Ligthwave Component Analyzer. The new N4375B Lightwave Component Analyzer replaces the Industry standard 8703 series with significant higher accuracy and traceable specifications of electro-optical S-parameter. With a turn key solution, faster network analyzers and a new automated calibration concept it reduces cost of test by faster test setup and more than 10 times faster measurements.

Academic Press/Elsevier – Optical Fiber Telecommunications V: The Latest Edition of a Classic Series, edited by Ivan Kaminov, Tingye Li and Alan Wilner
Speakers:  Ivan P. Kaminow, Formerly AT&T Bell Laboratories, Inc., now at University of California, Berkeley; Tingye Li, AT&T Laboratories (ret.); Alan E. Willner, University of Southern California, President of IEEE’s LEOS
The two volumes of this classic book series represent the most comprehensive coverage of the latest technologies in optical fiber communications. The 41 chapters are written by award-winning authorities from industry and academia. A promotion event on the exhibit floor will present talks by authors on topics such as: PICs, Silicon Photonics, Advanced Modulation Formats, Network Deployment of ROADMs, Broadband Access, etc.

AMCC – Enabling Cost-Effective Carrier Ethernet for the Metro WDM Transport Network
Speaker: Subhash Roy, CTO of Transport Products, AMCC
The combination of EDC and FEC technologies offers the potential for greatly improving the cost-effective deployment of next generation ethernet-based transport networks. This presentation will focus on AMCC’s new device the Pemaquid. The S19258 is a XAUI to XFI 10G LAN/WAN/OTN Framer/Mapper/Phy device for 10GbE, 10G Fibre Channel, WIS (OC-192/STM-64), and OTN-2 network applications, ideal for Metro-Ethernet Switch/Router and DWDM systems.

Premier Opto-Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. – 10G XFP and SFP+ Transceiver Modules
Speaker: Jacky Xia, Premier Opto
Premier Opto 10G XFP & SFP+ products are currently hotspots in optical communication.
Along with rapid development about communication operation, which includes voice, data, video and image operation, there are more requirements for optical networks. High-level transceiver products which are key optical components for optical communication become current hotspot products. Premier Opto can supply all series XFP and SFP+ products to meet current requirements and shall develop more high-level related products.

Academic Press/Elsevier – Handbook of Fiber Optic Data Communication, 3e: A Practical Guide to Optical Networking, new edition February 2008
Speaker: Casimer DeCusatis, the book’s editor, IBM Corporation, and contributors from the book.
Written by experts from major companies such as IBM, Cisco and Nortel, the Handbook has been a key reference on optical fiber technology, networking, protocols, applications, manufacturing and the major industry standards, written by those who developed them. The talk will cover the important issues on these topics.

AMCC – Enabling Cost-Effective Carrier Ethernet for the Metro WDM Transport Network
Speaker: Subhash Roy, CTO of Transport Products, AMCC
The combination of EDC and FEC technologies offers the potential for greatly improving the cost-effective deployment of next generation ethernet-based transport networks. This presentation will focus on AMCC’s new device the Pemaquid. The S19258 is a XAUI to XFI 10G LAN/WAN/OTN Framer/Mapper/Phy device for 10GbE, 10G Fibre Channel, WIS (OC-192/STM-64), and OTN-2 network applications, ideal for Metro-Ethernet Switch/Router and DWDM systems.

Career Workshop
Speaker: Darlene Corrubia, Common Agenda
The workshop provides information, advice and guidance to candidates seeking employment in the optical communications industry. Topics will include interview skills, resume writing, networking and much more.

Phyworks Ltd. - The IC Technology Behind the World’s Fastest Growing Optical Communication Markets
Speakers: Robert Hughes and Simon McCaul, Phyworks Ltd.
Phyworks showcase features their two newest products, the PHY2060, a 10GBASE-LRM compliant and dynamic stress resistant re-timer with Electronic Dispersion Compensation (EDC) in CMOS, and the PHY1040, a highly integrated LASER/VCSEL driver and limiting amplifier IC—the first of its kind to be offered at $1 in volume.

Huawei Technologies – GMPLS/PCE Based Control Plane Approach That Enables Routing and Wavelength Assignment (RWA) and Impairment Constraints Based Routing (ICBR) in Wavelength Switched Optical Network (WSON)
Speaker: Young Lee, Huawei Technologies
In this presentation, we outline key Wavelength Switched Optical Network (WSON) architecture components (e.g., Optical Transmitters, ROADM, Wavelength Converters, etc.) and present a framework for GMPLS/PCE based control plane approach that enables routing and wavelength assignment (RWA) and impairment constraints based routing (ICBR) in WSON. 

GigOptix - From Ultra Long-Haul to Very Short Reach: GigOptix has it all.
Speaker: Andrea Betti-Berutto, GigOptix
GigOptix has become the only company to offer a fully comprehensive family of high-speed optical Physical Media Dependent (PMD) IC s after the acquisition of Helix Semiconductors. Their portfolio includes drivers and TIAs for active cable, datacom and telecom optical systems from 3.125G-100G.