2009 – News Releases

JDSU to Highlight Key Optical Communications and Communications Test and Measurement Technology at OFC/NFOEC 2009

Milpitas, Calif., March 20, 2009– JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU and TSX: JDU) today announced that it will highlight solutions from its optical communications and communications test and measurement portfolios at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference/National Fiber Optics Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC) in San Diego, California from March 22 – 26. Conference attendees are invited to visit JDSU at Booth #2015 during the event to see its latest technology offerings.

JDSUwill showcase a variety of optical communications solutions, including:

• Photonic integrated amplifier—the industry’s only photonic integrated amplifier platform that is dynamically reconfigurable for a variety of amplifier functions.
• AON Super Transport Blade—the first single-slot blade solution that delivers all major functions required for optical network transport.
• Tunable transmission products—the latest in tunable technology that will enable new deployment models for NEMs.
• SP High-powered laser pump preview—the next generation of high-powered terrestrial pumps.

Communications test and measurement products on display at OFC/NFOEC 2009 include:

• mOPM optical power meter—a new optical power meter for the MAP-200 platform that provides increased input power range and other new features.
• HP3-60Fiber inspection and test system—a unique, low-cost solution for combined fiber inspection and optical power measurement in one handheld device.
• T-BERD/MTS-4000 multiple services test platform—a compact test platform designed for all phases of the network lifecycle, from installation to maintenance of Access/FTTx networks and triple-play services.
• SMART optical channel checkers(OCC-55 CWDM and OCC-56 DWDM) - Compact and low-cost alternatives to optical spectrum analyzers for CWDM and DWDM test applications.

JDSUSpeakers at OFC
During OFC/NFOEC, JDSU leaders will provide industry insight and commentary during several panel sessions, including:

“Optical Components: Technology for New Business Strategies” OSA Executive Committee Forum, Monday, March 23, 11:30 a.m., Room 28, San Diego Convention Center
Alan Lowe, president of the Commercial and Communications Optical Products business segment at JDSU, will share strategies alongside other industry leaders about how to maneuver through today’s challenging business environment.

“Optical Switching and Reconfigurable Networks: Balancing Agility, Reliability, and Economy as Networks Evolve” MarketWatch Panel, Thursday, March 26, 10:00 a.m., Exhibit Floor Theater, San Diego Convention Center
Doug Alteen, product line manager in the Commercial and Communications Optical Products business segment at JDSU, will discuss with other industry experts how ROADMs and other optical switching technology can help network operators evolve networks while managing costs.

Papers
JDSU experts also will present technology papers during the event. To see a list of invited speakers, please go to: http://www.ofcnfoec.org/conference_program/Invited_Speakers.aspx#corenetworks.

About JDSU
JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) is the leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. JDSU technologies also enable broadband and optical innovation in many essential industries such as biomedical and environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, aerospace and defense, and brand protection. In addition, our optical coatings are used in visual display and decorative product differentiation applications. More information is available at http://www.jdsu.com/.

Contact Information

JDSU
Investors:       Michelle Levine 408-546-4421 or michelle.levine@jdsu.com
Press:             Noël Bilodeau 408-546-4567 or noel.bilodeau@jdsu.com

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