Corning Introduces Field-Installable Connector to Simplify FTTx Deployments

Corning Introduces Field-Installable Connector to Simplify FTTx Deployments

June 21, 2007

OptiSnap Connector Enables Fiber Optic Networks to be
Installed Quickly, Cost-effectively


    HICKORY, N.C., June 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Corning
Cable Systems, part of Corning Incorporated's (NYSE: GLW)
Telecommunications segment, introduces the OptiSnap(TM)
Connector, a field-installable no-epoxy, no-polish
connector that enables quick and cost-effective termination
of fiber optic cables. 

    The OptiSnap Connector installs in less than one minute
through the use of Corning Cable Systems' patented,
high-precision mechanical splice technology. It is ideal
for single-mode fiber-to-the-x applications, maintenance
and restoration of building cable, and MDU applications
where installation setup and teardown time is critical. 

    The installation system features an on-tool patented
go/no-go feedback signal to confirm installation is
performed correctly every time. When the fiber is inserted
and the cam activated, a pass/fail light on the
installation tool signals that the installation was
successful. 

    The connector's factory-polished ceramic ferrule
provides superior end-face geometry, ensuring consistently
low insertion loss and high-performance return loss. The
OptiSnap Connector is available in single-mode SC, ST and
LC connector styles and features a typical insertion loss
of 0.2 dB for UPC versions and 0.4 dB for APC versions. 

    The OptiSnap Connector Installation Tool Kit contains
everything needed for installation of the different
connector styles. No epoxy, polishing film or other
consumables are required, and there is no need for
electrical power for ovens or lights. The tool kit requires
virtually no set-up or tear down time, allowing installers
to get in and out of installation sites quickly. It is
available with either a high-precision flat or angled
cleaver to provide the connector reflectance performance
for a variety of applications. 

    The OptiSnap(TM) Connector will be featured in Corning
Cable Systems' booth (#4440) at NXTcomm 2007, June 19-21 in
Chicago. 

    Through its Evolant(R) Solutions for Access Networks,
Corning Cable Systems offers specialized portfolios of
innovative products and services that enable customers to
cost-effectively deploy fiber in the last mile. For
additional information on the OptiSnap Connector or any
other Corning Cable Systems product or service, contact a
customer service representative at 1-800-743-2675, toll
free in the United States, or ([phone],
international, or visit http://www.corning.com/cablesystems
. 

    About Corning Incorporated

    Corning Incorporated ( http://www.corning.com ) is the
world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on
more than 150 years of materials science and process
engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone
components that enable high-technology systems for consumer
electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications
and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates
for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic
substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems;
optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for
telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug
discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass
solutions for a number of industries including
semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.

   


    For more information, please contact:

    Corning Communications Contact (China)
     Lydia Lu                                              
  
     Tel:   [phone] x1900                
     Email: [e-mail]
 
    Corning Cable Systems Contact:
     Dana S. McEntire
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail] 

    Corning Communications Contact (US)
     Lisa A. Burns
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]