POLARIZATION MAINTAINING ASSEMBLIES

Portland, OR. – February 3, 2003 - Timberline Connectivity, Inc. announces immediate availability of actively aligned polarization maintaining (PM) cable assemblies. Polarization Maintaining (PM) fiber is primarily used in applications which require the light to maintain polarization as it propagates down the core of a fiber (polarization-sensitive). PM fiber is commonly utilized in the telecommunications, sensor, and specialized Photonics markets.

PM fiber is designed by applying stress rods within the fiber to create two orthogonal (90 degree) axes through the core where the signal travels. PM assemblies are rotationally aligned and measured at the selected wavelength. Timberline Connectivity manufactures PM assemblies aligned and measured to slow, fast, or custom axes, within the connector or to the application specific requirement. Assemblies are available in LC/UPC, FC/UPC and FC/APC with either 900um buffered or 3mm jacketed versions.

Timberline Connectivity, Inc. offers a vast array of quality single mode, Multimode, and Polarization Maintaining fiber optic assemblies in countless different configurations.

About Timberline Connectivity
Timberline Connectivity is a fiber optic product assembly and manufacturing company providing a vast array of connectivity solutions to the data storage, OEM, and low voltage electrical industries. In addition to standard fiber optic patch cords and attenuated test cables, Timberline Connectivity has pioneered multiple new proprietary products, many of which are now considered to be an industry benchmark. The flagship Armadillo connector has been embraced nationwide for its ease of use, variable attenuation levels, superior design and construction, and competitive price point. More information can be found at: www.timbercon.com.

Timbercon Contact
Sean Gitt
(P) 503.827.8141