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Hewlett-Packard (Palo Alto, CA) and AT&T Microelectronics (Allentown, PA) have agreed to provide interchangeable fiberoptic transceivers for SONET/SDH and ATM applications. The dual sourcing pact defines size and common footprint including the definition and function of electrical-interface pins. . . . Molex Fiber Optic Interconnect Technologies has moved its manufacturing operations from Des Plaines to Downers Grove, IL. . . . Four major Denver television stations have installed Astarté Fib