EMCORE Announces 60 Gbps Double Data Rate 12 Channel Parallel Optical Modules for InfiniBand 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 that it has begun sampling its new Double Data Rate (DDR) 12 channel 60 Gbps modules. EMCORE believes it offers one of the broadest available InfiniBand(R) parallel optical module product portfolio supporting cost effective parallel optical data communications. EMCORE's product portfolio supports high-end server applications including optical backplanes, board-to-board and shelf-to-shelf interconnects.

The MTX/RX9552 is a 12 channel 60 Gbps DDR product, doubling the speed of the existing single data rate (SDR) SNAP12. The DDR modules are currently sampling to customers at data rates of 5 Gbps per channel featuring low power consumption and an improved digital management interface.

The Mini, MTX/RX9542, is the second new product offering that offers DDR bandwidth with less than half the footprint. Originally designed for broad temperature range military applications, the Mini's small form factor allows commercial end users to dramatically increase card density and bandwidth.

Chris Wiggins, Parallel Product Line Manager, said, "To date, EMCORE has shipped over 20,000 pairs of the 12 channel parallel optical modules to market." He added, "This will be the company's fourth generation of 12 channel parallel optical products. Furthermore the DDR platform is especially exciting because it provides scalability up to 10 Gbps per channel meeting the future needs of 100 Gigabit Ethernet applications."

All of the EMCORE DDR 12 channel module products allow for extended reach of up to 150 meter transmission over industry standard multimode optical fibers with MTP/MPO optical connectors. In addition, the modules feature a 100 pin Mega-Array(TM) electrical connectors and as an added feature, each of the 12 TX and RX channels can be individually controlled and configured, allowing for greater performance and flexibility in customer applications.

The EMCORE DDR Product Portfolio will be on display at the OFC/NFOEC conference in Anaheim, CA, March 27-29th, 2007 at Booth 3142. For more information on these products and EMCORE, please visit http://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.

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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, and (b) 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