Sept. 18, 2003 — Lightconnect Inc., a Newark, Calif., MEMS component supplier, announced a new compact variable optical attenuator, according to a news release. The Fast VOA 5000 measures 5.4 mm x 18 mm and is designed the withstand mechanical shock and vibration. Applications include power control and equalization, receiver and channel protection, on/off switching, and others.
Evaluation samples are currently shipping. Production quantities are scheduled for the first quarter of next year. Lightconnect is currently shipping its Fast VOA 2000 and Fast VOA 4000.