FIRECOMMS POF FOTS POWER MOLEX NEWLY REDESIGNED SMI FOR
SIMPLE OPTICAL DATA LINKS

NXTcomm 2007, Chicago, IL — June 19, 2007 — Firecomms Ltd., a leading compound semiconductor company that develops high-speed light sources in visible range wavelengths, today announced that its RCLED-based 650 nm Fast Ethernet and IEEE 1394 FOTs (Fiber Optic Transceivers) are the light sources chosen by Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA) for its new plastic optical fiber data link SMI solutions. This new interconnect system will be showcased at NXTcomm 2007, booth 3754.

Utilizing Firecomms RCLED-based 650 nm FOT TX/RX transceivers, Molex SMI based data links offer high speed long distance links with data speeds up to 250 Mbps for 50 meters. The Firecomms FOTs have digitally integrated driver circuitry to reduce PCB real estate and are compatible with CML signaling for seamless integration into Ethernet hubs. The FOT’s high sensitivity receiver IC and pin-diode for one-step light to digital conversion also allow integrated optics to efficiently focus and direct light. Firecomms FOTS are available for Fast Ethernet, 1394 and proprietary/non-standard data links.

"The newly redesigned SMI component system from Molex is well positioned to support the continued growth of POF in the consumer and industrial marketplace," said Lawrence Thorne, vice president, sales and marketing, Firecomms. "Firecomms is pleased to power Molex's SMI transceivers with our industry-leading FOT products."

As a complete duplex POF solution, the Molex SMI connector and transceiver interconnect system is now gaining momentum as an industry standard for POF interconnects. The optical data links have low power consumption and are compatible with IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet data communications standards, making them an attractive interface for a variety of applications. Available in active device transceivers, adapters, cables and field termination tooling, this system can be employed in consumer electronic devices such as audio, video, home networking and entertainment equipment (IPTV). They are also wellsuited in OEM equipment applications such as data link solutions and networking markets, including industrial, home/office network PC and server applications.

"By re-tooling the SMI optical transceivers with Firecomms industry-leading FOTs, Molex is able to continue providing innovative technologies and designs in high speed data connections," said Tom Marrapode, director of marketing, Molex Incorporated. “Its flexible mounting capabilities and reduced housing space frees valuable PCB real estate, quickly making the SMI POF interconnect system vital to compact POF based product designs."

Firecomms leads the development of devices to drive POF, a low-cost optical alternative to copper cabling. Due to its ease of use, large core tolerances, and low costs, POF is enjoying a huge growth in a wide range of applications. Created for consumer, industrial, and automotive applications in which plastic fiber can be used more easily and at lower cost than copper or glass fiber, POF is now used in millions of small area networks, such as those in use in many car models, and is rapidly gaining ground in home network and point-to-point interconnection. The POF market is estimated to be worth over $1 billion per year by the end of 2008.

About Firecomms Ltd.

Firecomms, a compound semiconductor company, develops high-speed light sources in visible range wavelengths. Firecomms' lasers and LEDs provide the groundwork that will revolutionize optical data communications for small area networks, such as in-car networks and home networks. Firecomms' low power visible lasers unleash the potential for advances in medical devices, barcode scanners, and optical storage devices.

The Ireland-based company leverages its ten years of photonics research experience, optical expertise, and extensive IP portfolio to develop cost-effective solutions for applications in which the use of glass fiber optics is prohibitively expensive. Additional information about Firecomms is available at www.firecomms.com.

Further Information:

Rene' Williams
Firecomms Ltd.
Tel. 949.360.7770
rene@firecomms.com