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May 26th, 2000

CORNING, N.Y. — Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today introduced a dispersion compensation module optimized for single-mode optical fiber. The company also announced it will boost manufacturing capacity of its Corning®  PureForm™  DCM®  Modules product line to meet the explosive demand for this critical network technology.

To meet the on-going drive for more bandwidth at lower costs, system designers are turning to greater channel count dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) architectures and higher transmission bit rates. This evolution of system designs has made the management of chromatic dispersion, a distortion which can limit the distance signals can travel before being regenerated, critical to achieving acceptable performance levels. At the heart of this dispersion management requirement is the ability to accurately compensate dispersion across entire channel plans.

Corning Pureform DCM modules address the increasing demand for additional bandwidth by managing chromatic dispersion. Extending the transmission distance improves system performance and reduces overall cost.

"Dispersion compensation, a type of signal conditioning, is crucial to the evolution of high-data-rate communication networks," said Scott Quist, PureForm product line manager. "As a result, demand for Corning’s proven fiber-based dispersion compensation technology has soared."

Corning PureForm DCM Modules for SMF fiber, the latest addition to Corning’s Photonic product line, maximize system performance by managing dispersion across the entire C-band wavelengths (1525-1565). The new modules, which will be available

this quarter, match the dispersion and dispersion slope characteristics of the compensating fiber to conventional single mode fiber (SMF), such as Corning’s SMF 28™. This results in less residual dispersion throughout the entire WDM channel plan.

Last month, Corning introduced PureForm DCM Modules for Corning® LEAF® optical fiber. LEAF fiber has become the industry’s fiber of choice for new long-haul system developments. Its advanced design offers a large effective area and low dispersion to create the lowest-cost-per-bit solution over conventional fibers.

The DCM is optimized for LEAF positive non-zero dispersion-shifted (+NZ-DSF) fiber by providing broadband dispersion and dispersion slope compensation.

"The two new products represent Corning’s continuing commitment to providing our customers with cutting-edge solutions that meet the technological requirements of their network architecture," Quist said.

Corning will continue to sell the PureForm Low-Loss DCM, which has performed a critical function in industry-leading 10Gb/s systems since 1995. The product line also includes a Positive DCM Module product used for compensating negative NZ-DSF fibers and dispersion trimming applications.

More information on Corning’s extensive line of photonic products can be found on Corning’s Photonic Technologies Division’s website at www.corningphotonics.com.

Established in 1851, Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) creates leading-edge technologies for the fastest-growing markets of the world’s economy. Corning manufactures optical fiber, cable and photonic products for the telecommunications industry; and high-performance displays and components for television and other

communications-related industries. The company also uses advanced materials to manufacture products for scientific, semiconductor and environmental markets. Corning’s revenues in 1999 were $4.7 billion.

The RIFOCS 522B-HP high intensity optical power meter is capable of performing measurements of high levels of optical power up to +27dBm. The power meter is calibrated traceable to NIST with 980nm, 1310nm, 1480nm, 1550nm, and 1625nm. The exceptional dynamic range of 80dB makes this rugged, handheld instrument particularly suited for qualification and testing of communication systems, optical amplifiers, and other high output devices. 

A large, backlit LCD display enables users to easily view measured optical power levels and the selectable calibration wavelength. A color-coded, user-friendly keypad and simple, intuitive controls make optical power measurements, data storage and retrieval, and report printing easy and efficient. 

Up to 1,000 separate data records-each containing a power reading, reference value, calibration wave-length, date, and time information-can be stored and retrieved from the instrument's non-volatile memory.  Stored measurement data can be printed via an RS232 port on the side of the instrument or downloaded to a PC-compatible workstation using the fiberWORKS™ Connect application. The 522B-HP can also be operated remotely using fiberWORKS™ Connect, permitting the automation of tedious or complex measurement tasks.

Additional features make the 522B-HP ideal for use in both field and laboratory environments.  The protective rubber jacket protects the unit from impact and prevents damage to the optical interface.  A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack or four AA-size alkaline batteries provide up to 14 hours of continuous operation. The 522B-HP can also be operated for extended periods on the benchtop when used with an AC power supply.

The list price of this unit is $1995 US D.

For more information contact RIFOCS Corporation, 1340 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012 USA, call 805.389.9800, fax 805.389.9808, email sales@rifocs.com or visit www.rifocs.com.

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is an $11.6 billion, global, multi-industry company with market-leading businesses in Aircraft, Automotive, Industrial and Finance.  Textron has a workforce of over 68,000 employees and major manufacturing facilities in 30 countries.  Textron is among Fortune magazine's "Global Most Admired Companies."  Additional information is available at www.textron.com.

CDT Wins Fiber Optic Orders Totaling $10 Million; LEAF and Hybrid Fiber Optic Cable Used in Local Loop and Long Haul

Cable Design Technologies, a leading worldwide provider of gigabit network connectivity products, announced today fiber optic cable orders totaling $10 million to be used by a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) and a Competitive Access Provider/Wireless Service Provider.

The cables include hybrid fiber optic cables by CDT and cables incorporating Corning's large effective area fiber (LEAF). LEAF fiber is designed to achieve higher capacity along greater distances thereby enhancing the performance of fiber optic networks that employ advanced dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) technology.

Paul Olson, President and CEO of CDT, commented, ``Our profitable fiber optic business is built upon nearly a decade in the fiber business. This experience, along with our long-standing relationship with Corning, gives us a distinct advantage within the fiber optic cable marketplace.''

Mr. Olson continued, ``Our fiber optics group is taking advantage of robust demand for its fiber optic cable and active and passive components. In addition to the three multi-million dollar orders for fiber optic cable this quarter, we have seen increased interest in our fiber optic cable and connectors which illustrates the recognition of our growing presence in the optical marketplace. We are working to expand our fiber optic capabilities and this contract demonstrates our ability to provide high quality cutting- edge products to networking and communication companies.''

Cable Design Technologies is a leading designer and manufacturer of high bandwidth network connectivity products, fiber optic cable and connectors, assemblies, components, computer interconnect cables for communication switching applications, and communications cable products used in wireless, central office and local loop applications. CDT also manufactures electronic data and signal transmission products that are used in automation and process control and specialty applications. For more information on CDT, visit www.cdtc.com.

LAS VEGAS, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Cable Design Technologies' (NYSE: CDT - news) BoseLAN subsidiary (www.boselan.com), a manufacturer of high performance optical networking products announced today a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 10/100 Switch at the Networld + Interop 2000 Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The BL-9000 Series 9-port Switch features full voice prioritization across each port as well as a high performance fiber optic uplink for bridging and expansion to distances in excess of 40 kilometers.

``While the product requires no user settings and serves as a Layer 2 10/100 switch, it meets Layer 3 requirements for voice prioritization and is therefore ideal for lower price per port expansion of Layer 3 networks,'' says BoseLAN Vice President of Sales, Paul Sullivan. ``By offering voice prioritization to the desktop or home office, we offer a truly economical way to implement an Internet Protocol (IP) Telephony solution.''

BoseLAN has chosen Communications Supply Corporation (www.cscnewark.com) as the company's first US-based stocking distributor of the product.

``We are excited by the introduction of this product,'' says Dan Miranda, General Manager of Communication Supply Corporation's Silicon Valley Sales and Distribution Center. ``We are pleased to have been chosen as the first stocking distributor by BoseLAN and believe the product will be well received by our current CLEC, ISP and Systems Networking customer base.''

The BoseLAN BL-9000 is on display at Networld + Interop 2000 Las Vegas in Vertex Networks Booth 7791 from May 9th - 12th during normal show hours. Further product information is available from the company's website at www.boselan.com.

For more information about CDT, visit www.cdtc.com

Hauppauge, NY – Communications Specialties, Inc. introduces a revolutionary concept in fiber optic transmission of analog video, audio and data – the all new Math Fiber Optics^TM Pure Digital, One Fiber^TM point-to-point fiber optic transmission system.

The new Pure Digital, One Fiber line of products uses all digital processing and transmission to send any combination of analog video, audio and data signals, including "up the coax", over one fiber optic cable, in either one or two directions. The system converts incoming analog signals to a pure digital bitstream, optically transmits the stream over a single fiber, and then converts the signals back to their original analog form at the receiving end. Because of the all-digital processing and transmission, there is no crosstalk or drifting, distortion is minimized and the system delivers a uniform, high-quality signal over the entire transmission distance.

"We are extremely excited and proud to take a leadership position with our new Pure Digital, One Fiber line," explained John Lopinto, President and CEO. "We feel the competitive advantages it offers in performance, flexibility and price will make it a clear choice for anyone in the market for a fiber optic transmission system."

The Pure Digital, One Fiber will change the way individuals specify, purchase and use fiber optic transmission systems within environments ranging from security, surveillance and intelligent transportation operations to professional video, audio and data installations. Customers will order custom-configured units to meet the specific signal transmission requirements of their particular application. Because of the system’s cleverly engineered design, CSI can ship orders quickly, usually within 48 hours, at a price competitive with traditional AM and FM-based systems. For more information on the "digital difference" or a copy of an education guide entitled The Advantages of Pure Digital, One Fiber Systems, visit www.puredigital-onefiber.com or contact CSI headquarters at: Phone: (631)273-0404, Fax: (631)273-1638, Email: info@commspecial.com.

Founded in 1983, Communications Specialties, Inc. is recognized worldwide for its development of innovative products in the areas of computer-video technology and fiber optic transmission. Among its many award-winning products are the Scan Do^® line of scan converters, Deuce^® video scalers and Math Fiber Optics^TM line of point-to-point fiber optic transmission system for video, audio and data. The company is headquartered quartered on Long Island, NY and has a representative office in Singapore.

May 15, 2000 - LUXTECH CO., LTD. is one of main manufacturers developing and producing Optical Communication Devices such as ceramic Ferrules, Patch-cords, Attenuators, Adapters, Optical Fiber Coupler, WDM, FDF etc. in Korea. All our products are qualified for international standard specification and are also inspected under thorough quality control system by modern inspection equipments. Our effective values of competitive price and fast delivery, especially highest quality will give you high satisfaction.

You can get further information about our company & products through checking our website at www.luxtech.co.kr. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us any time with contact lines below.

Luxtech Co., Ltd. 
3F.Samkong B/d,165-3,Pangi-Dong,Songpa-Ku,
Seoul, South Korea, 139-757
URL www.luxtech.co.kr
E-Mail info@luxtech.co.kr
TEL 82-2-415-0094~5
FAX 82-2-419-5767

Corning to Double Manufacturing Capacity at Corning Lasertron

CORNING, N.Y. – Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today announced that its board of directors has approved a plan to double the manufacturing capacity at its Corning Lasertron plant in Bedford, Mass. Corning Lasertron produces sophisticated photonic components, including pump and transmission lasers and receivers, which are used in today’s advanced communications networks. The expansion will be funded by a $45 million dollar capital expenditure and is expected to create more than 300 new jobs.

As a world leader in the development and manufacture of photonic components, Corning is experiencing unprecedented demand for its products. First quarter sales in the company’s Photonic Technologies Division were up 90% year over year.

"Worldwide demand for active photonic devices has accelerated this year and is expected to continue to grow by more than 50% annually for at least the next two years," said Dr. Gerald J. Fine, vice president and general manager for Corning’s Photonic Technologies Division. "This expansion will allow us to better meet the needs of our customers as they strive to keep up with demand for additional bandwidth."

The Corning Lasertron announcement is the most recent in a series of plant expansions and openings all directed toward strengthening Corning’s position as an industry leading optical layer company. Within the last four months Corning announced that it would invest $50 million to double its photonic module capacity by opening a second manufacturing facility in Penn.; that it would increase by 10-fold the production of thin film optical filters at its Marlborough, Mass. facility; and that it would invest three-quarters of a billion dollars to expand and enhance the company’s optical fiber manufacturing capabilities in North Carolina and Australia.

Established in 1851, Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) creates leading-edge technologies for the fastest-growing markets of the world’s economy. Corning manufactures optical fiber, cable and photonic products for the telecommunications industry; and high-performance displays and components for television and other communications-related industries. The company also uses advanced materials to manufacture products for scientific, semiconductor and environmental markets. Corning’s revenues in 1999 were $4.7 billion.

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