SUNNYVALE, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 22, 2008 -- ECOC BRUSSELS -- Finisar Corporation (FNSR - News), a global technology leader in fiber optic solutions for high-speed networks, today announced availability of its market leading 850nm products in Pigtailed Optical Packages. These new pigtailed components, supporting data rates from DC to 10 Gbps, have been designed to bring Finisar's robust and highly reliable 850nm VCSEL optical link technology to a wide range of military and aerospace applications. These products will be on display in Finisar's booth #379 at ECOC in Brussels, September 22-24.

Pigtail connectors are ideal for military and aerospace applications where robustness and reliability are essential, providing optimal optical performance through reduced insertion loss, minimized return loss, and low reflection. With an enhanced design that can be connected and disconnected without special tooling, pigtail connectors reduce both manufacturing and installation costs while raising mechanical stability and increasing link reliability.

"Introducing pigtail technology enables Finisar to expand our well-known 850nm product lines into exciting new market segments," said Jim Tatum, director of marketing at Finisar's Advanced Optical Components. "These flagship products will forge the foundation for strong long-term relationships with many new military and aerospace customers for Finisar."

Finisar's Pigtailed Optical Components are Telcordia qualified and are available with both VCSEL and PIN diode formats. Notable features include custom pigtail lengths, optional electrical flex circuits, a choice of fiber connectors, the advantages of 50/125 um multimode fiber, and tool-less installation. Finisar simplifies deployment of robust optical interconnects at a lower cost and greater reliability.

For more information about Finisar's proven optical communication solutions, visit www.finisar.com or contact a Finisar Solution Expert at 1.408.548.1000 or sales@finisar.com.

About Finisar

Finisar Corporation (FNSR - News) is a global technology leader for fiber optic subsystems and network test systems that enable high-speed voice, video and data communications for networking, storage, wireless, and cable TV applications. For more than 20 years, Finisar has provided critical optics technologies to system manufacturers to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and storage. Finisar is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA with R&D, manufacturing sites, and sales offices worldwide. For additional information, visit www.finisar.com.

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