Corning To Demonstrate Thunderbolt(TM) and USB 3.Optical(TM) Cables for the Consumer Market at CeBIT
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
HICKORY, N.C., March 4, 2013 - Corning Cable Systems LLC, part of Corning
Incorporated's (NYSE:GLW) Telecommunications segment, will debut Optical Cables
by Corning to the European market at CeBIT 2013 in Hannover, Germany, March 5-9.
Optical Cables by Corning are designed to bring the benefits of optical fiber to
the consumer market for the two fastest computer and peripheral connectivity
protocols -- Thunderbolt(TM) and USB 3.0. The new cables extend the data
transmission range past the length limits of copper-based cables. Optical Cables
by Corning are approximately 50 percent smaller and up to 80 percent lighter
than comparable copper cables, while also substantially increasing strength and
flexibility.
"Copper connectivity has reached its length limits, and consumers are demanding
longer cables that better fit their bandwidth usage, lifestyle, and space," said
Bernhard Deutsch, vice president, Consumer Networks Connectivity Solutions for
Corning Cable Systems.
"Corning wanted to free consumers from the current length barriers for
Thunderbolt(TM) and USB connectivity while providing an innovative way to
create, move, and manage their data in a much more flexible, efficient, and
durable way. With Optical Cables by Corning, consumers can now live-edit video
from across the length of a football pitch; download a music library up to 40
percent faster; and quickly access and connect devices to bandwidth- intensive
applications with these much smaller and lighter cables," Deutsch said.
USB 3.Optical(TM) Cables by Corning can reach lengths of up to 30 meters, and
Thunderbolt Optical Cables by Corning can reach lengths up to 100 meters, the
approximate length of a football pitch. The light weight and flexibility of the
cables also make them easy to route in workspaces and convenient to pack and
transport. The unique cable design and Corning® ClearCurve® VSDN® optical fiber
allow the glass-based Optical Cables by Corning to be as durable as comparable
copper cables.
The Optical Thunderbolt Cables provide a dual channel, bidirectional 10 Gb/s
data rate with data and video on a single cable, allowing the transfer of a full
HD movie in fewer than 30 seconds. The ultra-slim "zero-bend" radius cable has
an electrically isolated noise-reducing design, can "daisy-chain" up to six
Thunderbolt devices at the same time and is "hot swappable," meaning it can be
attached and removed without interruption to the system.
The USB 3.Optical Cables provide a 5 Gb/s data transfer rate and are compatible
with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices*, allowing the extension of USB device reach
without additional power supply. The ultra-slim, "zero-bend" radius cable has a
built-in overcurrent protection and is also hot swappable.
At CeBIT, attendees will be able to view live demonstrations related to the
speed, flexibility and durability of Optical Cables by Corning. These will be
held at the Corning Stand, #G42, located in Hall 17, March 5-9.
Optical Cables by Corning are targeted to be available for sale through select
North American consumer electronic retail channels in the second quarter of this
year. They are slated to be available worldwide later in 2013, and Corning is
currently investigating potential distributors for expansion into Europe, as
well as other geographies.
For additional information on Optical Cables by Corning, visit
OpticalCablesByCorning.com.
*This cable is designed to be compatible with devices using USB 3.0 and 2.0
interfaces. However, the USB-IF has not yet developed a specification for
optical fiber transmission.
Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which are based on
current expectations and assumptions about Corning's financial results and
business operations, that involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties
include: the effect of global political, economic and business
conditions; conditions in the financial and credit markets; currency
fluctuations; tax rates; product demand and industry capacity; competition;
reliance on a concentrated customer base; manufacturing efficiencies; cost
reductions; availability of critical components and materials; new product
commercialization; pricing fluctuations and changes in the mix of sales between
premium and non-premium products; new plant start-up or restructuring costs;
possible disruption in commercial activities due to terrorist activity, armed
conflict, political or financial instability, natural disasters, adverse weather
conditions, or major health concerns; adequacy of insurance; equity company
activities; acquisition and divestiture activities; the level of excess or
obsolete inventory; the rate of technology change; the ability to enforce
patents; product and components performance issues; retention of key personnel;
stock price fluctuations; and adverse litigation or regulatory
developments. These and other risk factors are detailed in Corning's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak
only as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation to
update them in light of new information or future events.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is the world leader in specialty glass
and ceramics. Drawing on more than 160 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.
Media Relations Contacts:
Stephanie Hicks
(828) 291-6016
stephanie.hicks(at)corning.com
Joe Dunning
(607) 974-5006
dunningjm(at)corning.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Ann H. S. Nicholson
(607) 974-6716
nicholsoas(at)corning.com
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