ViaSat Soft-Decision Forward Error Correction Products for 100G Optical Transport Now Silicon Proven

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) is continuing development of its forward error correction (FEC) for 100G optical transport by releasing its silicon-proven cores (ECC66100 series) as standard off-the-shelf products. The technology can provide cost savings over optical compensation techniques, increase optical channel capacity, and extend the range of transmission for optical cables. Those interested in the FEC cores can learn more at the ViaSat stand (1246) at the European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC) beginning September 18 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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ViaSat proprietary soft-decision coding, with scalable overhead up to 20%, improves performance in metro and long haul applications by providing up to 11.3dB Net Electrical Coding Gain (NECG). The FEC core is optimized for 100 Gbps data rates and is scalable to 40 Gbps or beyond 100 Gbps, and easily adapts to higher order modulations (e.g., QPSK, 8PSK, n-QAM) and OFDM. The FEC cores are optimized for low power consumption and latency and for use with 28 to 40 nm ASIC processes.

ViaSat has built an extensive portfolio of FEC and DSP cores that have demonstrated some of the best performances in the industry. These FEC and DSP cores are verified and available as synthesized RTL. Pricing and customization are available on request by contacting ViaSat at (216) 706-7800 or [email protected].

About ViaSat (www.viasat.com)

ViaSat delivers fast, secure communications, Internet, and remote network access to fixed sites or on-the-move. The company provides networking products and managed network services for enterprise IP applications; is a key supplier of network-centric military communications and encryption technologies and products to the U.S. and allied governments; is the primary technology partner for gateway and customer-premises equipment for consumer and mobile satellite broadband services; and offers high-speed Ka-band satellite broadband services under the WildBlue brand. ViaSat also offers design capabilities and a number of complementary products including monolithic microwave integrated circuits and modules, DVB-S2 satellite communication components, video data link systems, data acceleration and compression, and mobile satellite antenna systems. Based in Carlsbad, California, ViaSat has established a number of worldwide locations for customer service, network operations, and technology development.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements that refer to cost savings, gains in channel capacity, and channel impairment compensation for optical cables. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include continued turmoil in global financial markets and economies; the availability and cost of credit; the ability to successfully develop, introduce, and sell new products and enhancements; and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in ViaSat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including ViaSat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. ViaSat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

SOURCE ViaSat Inc.