OptiWorks Receives USPTO Grant On VOA Patent
Fremont, Calif., June 2, 2003

Fremont, California based OptiWorks Inc. announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted its patent for an innovative Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA).

Variable Optical Attenuators are used widely in fiber optic communication systems to condition signals at local transmission points. OptiWorks' VOA allows network architects the capability to precisely tune the performance of their present and future networks. Top-tier OEM customers have already designed in OptiWorks' VOA in both discrete and integrated forms. "The newly granted patent describes our simple yet elegant VOA design," remarked Dr. David Wang, Executive Vice President of Operations at OptiWorks. "Our VOA will continue to serve as the launch pad for customer wins and a plethora of future integrated solutions."

About OptiWorks
OptiWorks is a leading supplier of fiber optic components and integrated modules. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Fremont, CA and Shanghai, China, OptiWorks manufactures affordable, high-quality components to serve an ever-increasing demand for optical components. OptiWorks is a wholly owned subsidiary of BizLink Technology, an established “Tier-1” manufacturer of cable assemblies, wire harnesses, power cords and fiber optic patch cords.