WaveSplitter Technologies Passes ISO 9001 Audit with Best Possible Results

Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment to Highest Quality and Most Reliable Products

FREMONT, California, June 06, 2000 - WaveSplitter™ Technologies Inc, a worldwide supplier of fiber optic components for optical amplifier and DWDM systems, has successfully passed its first ISO 9001-surveillance audit. WaveSplitter passed this audit with zero non-conformities, the best result possible. This periodic audit was performed following WaveSplitter's initial ISO 9001 certification in October, 1999.

The purpose of this 6-month audit was to ensure that WaveSplitter is adhering to all ISO 9001 procedures and guidelines. The audit specifically looks at the effectiveness of the organization in such critical areas as document and process control, internal quality audits, and management responsibility, to name a few.

Since receiving its ISO 9001 certification in October,1999, WaveSplitter has continued to demonstrate its core company value of total commitment to quality and reliability. "Wavesplitter has achieved all benchmarks which are set by the International Standards Organization (ISO). We continue to meet all ISO expectations and strive to be a leader in quality and customer satisfaction," said Steve Ungemach, Ph.D., Director of Quality Assurance at WaveSplitter Technologies.

"We are very pleased with the audit results. WaveSplitter will continue to provide its customers with quality processes and procedures. By implementing a strict policy following ISO 9001 standards, as well as reliability guidelines such as Bellcore (Telcordia) GR-1221, we are able to deliver products of the highest caliber along with excellent customer service," stated Sheau Chen, President and CEO of WaveSplitter Technologies

About WaveSplitter Technologies, Inc.

WaveSplitter Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets reliable, highly scalable, cost-effective components for optical amplifier and DWDM systems for both long-haul and metropolitan area network applications. WaveSplitter's high-performance fiber and planar lightwave circuit components increase network bandwidth capabilities and offer a unique combination of low signal loss and modular expandability at an economical value. WaveSplitter was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Fremont, California. WaveSplitter is a trademark of WaveSplitter Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

For more information, reporters can contact:

Lisa Blair
WaveSplitter Technologies, Inc.
Phone: 510-651-7800 x 243
Fax: 510-580-1395
E-mail: lisa_blair@wavesplitter.com