Editorial Contact:
Renee Timmons: rtimmons@centellax.com

News Release

SANTA ROSA, October 2006 - Centellax Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance low-cost test solutions, announces the release of a new modular 40G (BER) test system intended for device characterization, research and development testing, and general 40G lab use.

The test system enables physical-layer BER testing of a DUT with operating rates from 22-44Gbps. The system features differential connections to the DUT, multiple low-rate synchronized clock triggers, excellent output eye quality, optional 7Vpp output amplitude, and GPIB control on the error detectors. Centellax offers a standard one-year warranty on the modular test components, with an extended warranty available. According to Rohit Bhasin, Centellax Worldwide Sales Director, "this is just the right system for a university that is doing 40G research. We have several universities that are currently testing this system, and are very pleased with the results."

Key Benefits and Features:

• Internal or external clock system from 22-44Gbps
• Differential or single-ended connections to DUT
• Modular solution enables other 10G and 40G testing
• Optional 7.5Vpp output amplitude
• Local and GPIB remote control error detector interface
• Low-cost alternative to competitive systems
• Customizable for your specific test application and existing hardware

The 40G BERT system consists of one Centellax TG1P4A (40G PRBS generator), one Centellax MD1S4M (40G demultiplexer), one Centellax TD40MCA (40GHz divider), one Centellax TA0L50VA (50GHz amplifier), and at least one Centellax TG1B1-A (10G BERT).

For more information visit:http://www.centellax.com/?40G_bert

About Centellax
Established in 2001, Centellax delivers low-cost, high-performance test instruments, test accessories and electrical components for high speed communications and signal integrity applications. Corporate headquarters is located in Santa Rosa, CA, just 90 minutes north of San Francisco.