EMCORE Announces First to Market 10 Gigabit LRM SFP+ Module for Datacom Applications

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EMCORE Corporation (Nasdaq: EMKR), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite, and solar power markets, today announced the live demonstration and subsequent release to sampling of its 10GBASE-LRM long reach multimode SFP+ optical transceiver module. The new model ERM-7800-SFP will be demonstrated to selected customers for the 2007 Optical Fiber Conference (OFC) in Anaheim, CA.

EMCORE is the market leader in 10 Gigabit over legacy multimode fiber applications with our LX4 family of products. The LRM SFP+ product expands EMCORE's 10 GbE product portfolio into additional market niches and platforms. The 10GBASE-SFP+ supports up to 220m over legacy multimode fiber and is part of EMCORE's strategy to provide a complete suite of modules for legacy multimode customer applications.

"As one of the leading suppliers of parallel short reach and coarse wavelength division multiplexed interconnect products, we are excited about expanding our product portfolio to support electronic dispersion compensation for extended reach on multimode fiber under the IEEE 10GBASE-LRM standard," said Dr. John Dallesasse, Director of Transceiver Development at EMCORE Fiber Optics Division. "This product exploits our strong internal 1300nm emitter and detector technologies, while maintaining a robust multisourcing strategy. Customers with legacy multimode fiber now have an option for migrating to 10 Gigabit Ethernet in the high density SFP+ format."

The ERM-7800-SFP is a multimode optical transceiver module for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, based on a low cost Fabry-Perot emitter. The SFP+ module has a linear receive path to enable the use of electronic dispersion compensation (EDC) in support of the IEEE 802.3aq standard for extended reach on multimode fiber.

"The emerging 10 GbE market is expected to grow to over three million ports by 2010," said Dr. Tom Tumolillo, Jr., LRM Components Product Manager at EMCORE's Fiber Optics Division. "With market adoption beginning in 2007, the share of LRM modules consumed for 10 GbE is expected to grow from 10% to 40% by 2010. We look forward to supporting this development with our LRM SFP+ module," he added.

The transceiver operates over a wide temperature range of 0 degrees C to +70 degrees C (case) in the SFP+ form factor to enable high port densities for 10 Gbps systems. The module features low power consumption under 1.5W, is fully compliant with the SFP+ MSA and the IEEE 802.3aq LRM standard. It is also compliant with the European Union's RoHS 6 requirements.

EMCORE's Fabry-Perot based ERM-7800-SFP for 10GBASE-LRM is currently sampling. A companion product, the DFB based ELR-7400-SFP for 10GBASE-LR and will also begin sampling in both linear and limiting receiver options in Q2, 2007.

For more information on these products please visit us at the 2007 OFC/NFOEC conference and exhibition in Anaheim, CA, March, 27-29, 2007 at Booth #3142 or visit www.emcore.com.

About EMCORE

EMCORE Corporation offers a broad portfolio of compound semiconductor- based products for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite and solar power markets. EMCORE's Fiber Optic segment offers optical components, subsystems and systems for high speed data and telecommunications networks, cable television (CATV) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP). EMCORE's Photovoltaic segment provides products for both satellite and terrestrial applications. For satellite applications, EMCORE offers high efficiency Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) solar cells, Covered Interconnect Cells (CICs) and panels. For terrestrial applications, EMCORE is adapting its high-efficiency GaAs solar cells for use in solar concentrator systems. For further information about EMCORE, visit www.emcore.com.

Disclaimer:

The information provided herein may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any statement or implication that the products described in this press release (i) will be successfully introduced or marketed, (ii) will be qualified and purchased by our customers, or (iii) will perform to any particular specifications or performance or reliability standards. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that, if realized, could materially impair the Company's results of operations, business, and financial condition. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, (a) the failure of the products (i) to perform as expected without material defects, (ii) to be manufactured at acceptable volumes, yields, and cost, (iii) to be qualified and accepted by our customers, and (iv) to successfully compete with products offered by our competitors, (b) slower growth in 10GbE market than the Company projects, and (c) factors discussed from time to time in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and EMCORE does not assume any obligation to update the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

    Contact:
    Brian Gibson, Sr. Director of Sales and Marketing
    EMCORE Corporation
    505-323-3400
    brian_gibson@EMCORE.com

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Released March 27, 2007