SAN JOSE, CA — JDS Uniphase Corp. has opened a 320,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Shenzen, China that includes 150,000 square feet of ISO Class 7 (Class 10,000) cleanroom space.

The new facility is currently manufacturing a number of passive optical components for dense wavelength division multiplexing systems and there are plans to add new product lines like active components and modules. The facility, under construction since April, 2000 is part of JDS Uniphase’s ongoing expansion.

“JDS Uniphase has committed to its customers to be the high value, competitive provider of optical components and modules. By expanding our manufacturing capability into China, we expect to continue delivering on that promise,” said Charles J. Abbe, president and COO of JDS Uniphase. “With over four million square feet of manufacturing worldwide, we believe that JDS Uniphase is well positioned to meet the ongoing demand for optical components in the global telecommunications market.”

Shenzen is located close to Hong Kong within the Futian Free Trade Zone. JDS Uniphase’s operations are ISO 9002 certified and the products manufactured at the site pass the Telcordia 1221 reliability assurance requirements.

–Jeff VanPelt