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Contract Number 81163-PPCG
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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.15

                           [*] DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
                                    BETWEEN
                          TYCO SUBMARINE SYSTEMS LTD
                                      AND
                       MULTILINK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

     THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), is made effective September 1,
1999 ("Effective Date") by and between Tyco Submarine Systems Ltd. having an
office at Patriot's Plaza, 60 Columbia Turnpike-Building A, Morristown, New
Jersey 07960 (hereinafter referred to as "TSSL"), and Multilink Technology
Corporation having an office at 300 Atrium Drive, Second Floor, Somerset, NJ,
08873 (hereinafter referred to as "Supplier").

                                  WITNESSETH

     WHEREAS, TSSL is in the business of designing, constructing and maintaining
integrated optical fiber submarine cable systems and Supplier is in the business
of designing, developing, and manufacturing integrated circuits and circuit
boards; and

     WHEREAS, TSSL desires to engage Supplier for the design and development of
custom integrated circuit(s) ("Device(s)") and board assembly (ies)
("Board(s)"); and

     WHEREAS, Supplier has developed design tools and design platforms
(hereinafter collectively referred to as ("Supplier Products") which, along with
compatible software and hardware, facilitate the design of Devices and Boards;
and

     WHEREAS, TSSL and Supplier desire to enter into a definitive agreement for
design and development services, prototypes and production pricing to be
provided by Supplier.

     NOW, THEREFORE, TSSL and Supplier, in consideration of the mutual promises
set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration hereby agree as
follows:

ARTICLE 1 - STATEMENT OF WORK

Supplier shall render to TSSL all the technical and manufacturing services for
the design, development, prototype fabrication and test ("Work") of the Devices
and the Boards as specified in the attached Exhibits.

Supplier shall complete such Work within the time allowed in this Agreement, and
shall meet all interim deadlines, as specified in Exhibit C. The Work shall meet
all required specifications and test requirements stated herein, shall be
performed in accordance with the highest standards and shall be in accordance
with such requirements or restrictions as may be lawfully imposed by
governmental authority.

  Confidential materials omitted and filed separately with the Securities and
               Exchange Commission. Asterisks denote omissions.

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ARTICLE 2 - EXHIBITS

The following Exhibits have been attached hereto and are hereby incorporated by
reference herein:  Exhibit A - Statement of Work
                   Exhibit B - Specifications
                   Exhibit C - Schedule

ARTICLE 3 - NOTICES

Any notice or demand required to be given or made by Supplier or TSSL shall be
in writing and shall be given or made by confirmed facsimile or similar
communication or by certified or registered mail addressed as follows:

To TSSL:                 Leo Redmond
                         Tyco Submarine Systems Ltd.
                         Room 3A-241
                         60 Columbia Turnpike - Bldg. A
                         Morristown, New Jersey 07960

To Multlink:             David Huff
                         Multilink Technology Corporation
                         300 Atrium Drive, Second Floor
                         Somerset, NJ 08873

ARTICLE 4 - REPRESENTATIVES

TSSL's Technical Representative is  [*]      (Telephone [*]       ), TSSL's
Component Engineer is [*]          (Telephone [*]        ) and TSSL's
Agreement Representative is [*]         (Telephone [*]        ), or such other
persons as may be designated in writing by TSSL from time to time. Multilink's
Technical Representative is [*]          (Telephone [*]          ), and Product
Line Manager is  [*]       (Telephone [*]           ) and Agreement
Representative is [*]          (Telephone [*]                 ), or such other
persons as may be designated in writing by Multilink from time to time.

ARTICLE 5 - DELIVERY SCHEDULE

5.1  The Supplier shall meet the following Milestones:

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 [*]                 Critical Design Review           12/6/99 - Complete
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 [*]                 Preliminary Design Review        12/14/99 - Complete
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 [*]                 Prototype Delivery               1/30/00 - Complete
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 [*]                 Final Data Review                3/3/00
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 [*]                 Delivery (2 each)                3/21/00                   3/21/00
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 [*]                 Delivery (2 each)                3/21/00                   3/21/00
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 [*]                 Delivery ([*] each)              3/24/00                   3/29/00
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 [*]                 Delivery ([*] each)              3/24/00                   3/29/00
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 [*]                 Delivery ([*] each)              4/1/00 - 4/28/00
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 [*]                 Delivery ([*] each)              6/16/00-7/16/00
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The Delivery Date is defined as the date that the Supplier ships from the
factory for overnight next day delivery to TSSL.

The delivery dates for the prototypes are as stated in the "Required Delivery
Dates" column. The date stated in the "Late Delivery Date" column will be used
to determine the price reduction for late delivery in accordance with 5.2 and
Article 7.

5.2  The Supplier shall be entitled to receive an Incentive Payment for the
early delivery of the Prototype Sets.

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Early delivery is defined as meeting a delivery date of 3/21/00 for the Set for
which the Supplier shall receive an incentive payment of $100,000.

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Early delivery is defined as meeting a delivery date of 3/24/00 for supplying
the Set with the [*]      having the reverse bit order and for supplying the
[*]            with the required bit order by 3/29/00. If the Supplier meets
both these dates the Supplier will be entitled to receive a $50,000 incentive
payment.

If the Supplier meets a delivery date of 3/24/00 for supplying the Set with the
[*]            having the required bit order, the Supplier shall be entitled to
a $100,000 incentive payment.

ARTICLE 6 - PROTOTYPE PRICING

Supplier will be paid the following unit price for each of the Prototypes
delivered in accordance with Article 5:

                                 Additional
          Board               Prototype Prices
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           [*]                    $ [*]
           [*]                    $ [*]

           [*]                    $ [*]
           [*]                    $ [*]

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ARTICLE 7 - PRODUCTION PRICING
7.1 The Supplier has agreed to the production pricing as follows:

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Board/Quantity   First 200*   201 - 1000**   1001 - 1500
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    [*]              [*]      [*]             [*]
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 Total Set Price     [*]      [*]             [*]
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*Prices are based on the 1000 piece order commitment.
** Includes First 200

 The "Required Prototype Delivery Dates" are as stated in Article 5. The
 Production Pricing for the first quantity of 200, which includes the Models
 quantity, is based on the Supplier meeting the Required Prototype Delivery
 Dates for the first two sets of boards, with the sets of boards as defined in
 Article 5. If the Supplier does not meet the Required Prototype Delivery Dates
 for the first two sets of boards, the Production Pricing stated for the first
 quantity of two hundred shall be reduced on a pro-rated basis based on the
 number of days missed between the Required Prototype Delivery Dates for the
 first two sets of boards and the date of April 7, 2000, the "Late Delivery
 Date". Each board within a Set shall be reduced for the first quantity of two
 hundred (200) at the per business day rate as follows:

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    BOARD          PRICE REDUCTION BY
                      BOARD BY DAY
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     [*]              [*]
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 7.2 The Production Pricing at the 1000 piece quantity includes a Value
 Engineering Investment of $400,000 by the Supplier. This investment is
 reflected in the reduced price that TSSL will pay for each item from the
 quantity of 750 to 1000 piece quantities as stated above. Should TSSL not take
 delivery of the quantity of 1000, then TSSL will be required to reimburse the
 Supplier for the prorated amount of the investment between the quantity
 delivered and the quantity of 1000. For example, if TSSL takes delivery of a
 quantity of 850, TSSL will be required to reimburse the Supplier for sixty (60)
 per cent of the $400,000 (1000 - 850 = 150 which is 60% of 250).

 The Production Pricing and Value Engineering Investment terms stated above
 shall be applicable to and be made a part of the Supply Agreement that will be
 entered into between

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Supplier and TSSL's Exeter Manufacturing Center located in Exeter, NH, which
agreement shall include the terms and conditions similar to those as stated in
the current Supply Agreement.

ARTICLE 8 - PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The Supplier shall comply with the schedule for the design, development, and the
fabrication and delivery of the Prototypes, which shall be completed no later
than April 7, 200O.

The delivery of the Models shall be made beginning June 16, 2000 through July
16, 2000. The quantities and specific delivery dates of the quantities will be
mutually agreed to between the Parties, but it is expected that the quantity
will be between [*]     and [*] .

In the event of a conflict between Article 5 Delivery Schedule and Exhibit C,
Article 5 shall take precedence.

ARTICLE 9 - VERSION 3 DISCUSSIONS
TSSL and the Supplier will initiate discussions on Supplier's possible
participation in TSSL's Version 3 HPOE Program.

ARTICLE 10 - ACCEPTANCE
TSSL shall have the right to evaluate all Work for compliance with the
Specifications. Supplier shall provide TSSL with free access to the Work
performed and the items furnished under this Agreement, for the purpose of
inspection thereof. At any time during the progress of the Work, TSSL may reject
any or all of the Work if the same are not in accordance with this Agreement,
and shall give written notice to Supplier of such non-compliance. Supplier
agrees to correct, at its expense, each error or defect (referred to herein
collectively as "defect") leading to such rejection and resubmit to TSSL within
seven (7) business days, or other mutually agreed upon date, after receipt of
notice from TSSL of such error or defect.

ARTICLE 11 - INVOICING
Supplier's invoices shall be rendered upon documented completion and acceptance
of a Milestone and for hardware deliveries, after delivery of the Boards
provided for in this Agreement; and shall be payable net thirty (30) days from
the receipt of the invoice. For all payments Supplier shall reflect the Purchase
Order Number, and shall be submitted in duplicate to:

                      TYCO Submarine Systems Ltd
                      100 Domain Drive
                      Exeter, NH 03833-4897
                      Attn: Accounts Payable Department

Supplier shall mail invoices with copies of any supporting documentation
required herein. The Work shall be delivered free from all claims, liens, and
charges whatsoever. TSSL

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reserves the right to require before making payment, proof that all parties
furnishing labor and materials for the work have been paid.

ARTICLE 12 - PAYMENT TERMS

Unless payment terms more favorable to TSSL appear on Supplier's invoice and
TSSL elects to pay on such terms, invoices shall be paid in accordance with the
terms stated in this Agreement, and due dates for payment of invoices shall be
computed.from the date of receipt of invoice by TSSL.

ARTICLE 13 - TITLE TO MATERIAL; RISK OF LOSS

Unless otherwise specified herein, title and risk of loss or damage to the Work,
shall remain with Supplier until the Work is accepted for delivery by TSSL at
the point of origin specified herein. Notwithstanding the above, if in any case
TSSL pays Supplier for any Work prior to TSSL's acceptance for delivery, title
to such Work shall vest in TSSL upon payment of the applicable invoice, but risk
of loss and damage shall remain with Supplier and shall pass to TSSL only upon
acceptance for delivery by TSSL. Acceptance for delivery involves the acceptance
for physical delivery and in no way affects acceptance of the Work with respect
to conformance with the Exhibits.

ARTICLE 14 - ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING

Supplier shall not assign any right or interest under this Agreement (excepting
moneys due or to become due) or delegate or subcontract any Work (except as
stated herein) or other obligation to be performed or owed under this Agreement
without the prior written consent of TSSL. Any attempted assignment, delegation
or subcontracting in contravention of the above provisions shall be void and
ineffective. Any assignment of moneys shall be void and ineffective to the
extent that (1) Supplier shall not have given TSSL at least thirty (30) days
prior written notice of such assignment or (2) such assignment attempts to
impose upon TSSL obligations to the assignee additional to the payment of such
moneys, or to preclude TSSL from dealing solely and directly with Supplier in
all matters pertaining to this Agreement including the negotiation of amendments
or settlements of charges due. All Work performed by Supplier's subcontractor(s)
at any tier shall be deemed Work performed by Supplier.

ARTICLE 15 - QUALITY SYSTEM AUDIT

15.1    If requested, Supplier agrees to permit TSSL or its agent to conduct an
initial and any subsequently required on-site Quality System Audit(s) (QSA) of
Supplier's Quality System at TSSL's expense. Such an audit shall assess the
effectiveness and documentation of the various elements that comprise a
functioning quality system which may include, but not be limited to the
following elements:

     A) Management Responsibility
     B) Quality System
     C) Contract Review
     D) Design Control
     E) Document & Data Control

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     F) Purchasing
     G) Control of TSSL Supplied Equipment
     H) Equipment Identification and Traceability
     I) Process Control
     J) Inspection and Testing
     K) Control of Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment
     L) Inspection and Test Status
     M) Control of Non-conforming Equipment
     N) Corrective Action and Preventive Action
     0) Handling, Storage, Packaging, Preservation, and Delivery
     P) Control of Quality Records
     Q) Internal Quality Audits
     R) Training
     S) Servicing
     T) Statistical Techniques

15.2 Supplier further agrees that any deficiencies discovered in Supplier's
quality system as a result of the audit(s) shall be reviewed and agreed to by
Supplier. Necessary remedies shall be as agreed to by the Parties and shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of all Parties. Remedies shall be implemented at
no additional cost to TSSL.

15.3 Upon written request and at no additional charge, Supplier agrees to
provide TSSL with a written description of its Quality Plan for the Equipment
used in undersea cable systems. Said Quality Plan description shall be provided
to TSSL in the English language.

ARTICLE 16 - IS0 9000
16.1 TSSL is an IS0 9001: 1994 Certified Company. It is, therefore, a
requirement that each Supplier and sub-Supplier to TSSL either be IS0 9000
Certified, or, if not IS0 9000 Certified, that Supplier and sub-Supplier
document to TSSL that they have in place a Quality System and Quality Plan.
These IS0 9000 certifications or other Quality System(s) and Quality Plan(s)
must be submitted to TSSL for review and approval, prior to the issuance of any
Order by TSSL for Equipment(s). Supplier and sub-Supplier must indicate their
willingness to be audited by TSSL or TSSL's representative(s) for compliance
with IS0 9000 or Supplier's and sub-Supplier's own Quality System(s) and Quality
Plan(s).

16.2 If Supplier or sub-Supplier is IS0 9000 certified, Supplier shall, prior to
or upon execution of this Agreement, provide TSSL's representative indicated
below a copy of the appropriate certificate(s) of registration issued by such
third party accredited registrar(s), such as the Registration and Accreditation
Board (RAB-U.S.), Royal Dutch Standards Bureau (RvA) or United Kingdom
Accreditation Society (UKAS). Supplier shall also maintain such certificate(s)
of registration through appropriate assessments by such third party accredited
registrar(s) and provide to customer's representative any applicable updated
certificate(s) or notifications of failure to pass a surveillance or full
registration audit. If Supplier or sub-Supplier fails, for any reason, to
maintain or provide to TSSL such certificate(s) of registration as set forth
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or obligation of TSSL, to terminate this Agreement and any outstanding Orders
placed under this Agreement. TSSL's representative for IS0 9000 series standards
purposes is:

        Lowry Drinkwater
        TSSL
        60 Columbia Turnpike-Building A
        Morristown, NJ 07960
        USA

ARTICLE 17 - CHANGES

TSSL may at any time during the progress of the Work require additions to or
alterations of or deductions or deviations (all hereinafter referred to as a
"Change") from the Work called for by the specifications, drawings and samples.
No Change shall be considered as an addition or alteration to or deduction or
deviation from the Work called for by the specifications, drawings and samples
nor shall Supplier be entitled to any compensation for work done pursuant to or
in contemplation of a Change, unless made pursuant to a written Change Order
issued by TSSL. Within five (5) days after a request for a Change, Supplier
shall submit a proposal to TSSL, which includes any increases or decreases in
Supplier's costs or changes in the delivery or Work schedule necessitated by the
Change. TSSL shall, within ten (10) days of receipt of the proposal, either (i)
accept the proposal, in which event TSSL shall issue a written Change Order
directing Supplier to perform the Change or (ii) advise Supplier not to perform
the Change in which event Supplier shall proceed with the original Work.

ARTICLE 18 - TITLE TO MATERIAL AND LICENSES

18.1 Authorship and Copyright

All right, title and interest in and to all work and work products developed or
produced under this Agreement for TSSL, whether in the form of specifications,
drawings, sketches, models, samples, data, computer programs, documentation or
other technical or business information, and all right, title and interest in
patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks and other intellectual property
derived from such work and work products are hereby assigned by Supplier to
TSSL. To the extent that such work or work products are copyrightable, they
shall be deemed to be "works made for hire" for the benefit of TSSL under the
Copyright Act.

18.2 Developed Information and Mask Work

Supplier agrees that Supplier will and, where applicable, will have Supplier
disclose and furnish promptly to TSSL any and all technical information,
computer or other apparatus programs, specifications drawings, records,
documentation, works of authorship or other creative works ideas, knowledge of
data, written, oral or otherwise expressed, originated or developed by Supplier
or by any Supplier's employees, consultants, representatives or agents
("associates") as a result of work performed under this Agreement.

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Supplier further agrees that all such Information shall be the property of TSSL,
shall be kept in confidence by Supplier and Supplier's representatives, shall be
used only in the performance hereunder and in the filling of Orders under any
production agreement awarded by TSSL, for the manufacture of material covered
under this Agreement, and may not be used for other purposes except upon such
terms as may be agreed upon in writing by TSSL.

18.3 Inventions

Supplier agrees that if any inventions, discoveries or improvements are
conceived, first reduced to practice, made or developed in the course of, or as
a result of work done under this Agreement, by Supplier or by one or more of
Supplier's associates, Supplier will assign to TSSL and TSSL's associates entire
right, title, and interest in and to such inventions, discoveries and
improvement, and any patents that, may be granted thereon in any country of the
world.

18.4 Background Information

All right, title and interest in and to Background Information, as defined
below, shall remain the property of Supplier. "Background Information" shall
mean any information or materials previously developed or copyrighted by
Supplier, and not originated or developed as part of this Agreement, and
furnished as part of the deliverables hereunder. For purposes of this agreement,
Background Information shall include, but not be limited to, the Supplier
Products identified in Section II of the Statement of Work, titled - MULTILINK
PRODUCTS.

Supplier grants to TSSL an unrestricted, perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide,
royalty-free, irrevocable license under copyright, mask work rights, patents
trade secrets, trade marks and other intellectual property contained in or
derived from the Background Information to use, have use, to make, have made,
reproduce, sublicense, sell, import, distribute and modify, in whole or in part,
the deliverables and Pre-existing Information and any derivative work thereof.

ARTICLE 19 - EXCLUSIVITY

Supplier shall not, without the prior written consent of TSSL, sell the Devices
or the Boards developed under this Agreement to any person or entities other
than TSSL or an associated Tyco International company for a period of ten (10)
years from the effective date of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 20 - IDENTIFICATION

Supplier shall not, without TSSL's prior written consent, engage in advertising,
promotion or publicity related to this Agreement, or make public use of any
Identification in any circumstances related to this Agreement. "Identification"
means any copy or semblance of any trade name, trademark, service mark,
insignia, symbol, logo, or any other product, service or organization
designation, or any specification or drawing of TSSL or its affiliates, or
evidence of inspection by or for any of them. Supplier shall remove or
obliterate any Identification prior to any use or disposition of any material
rejected or not purchased by TSSL, and, shall indemnify, defend (at TSSL's
request) and save harmless TSSL and its

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affiliates and each of their officers, directors and employees from and against
any losses, damages, claims, demands, suits, liabilities, fines, penalties and
expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Supplier's
failure to so remove or obliterate.

ARTICLE 21 - IMPLEADER
Supplier shall not implead or bring an action against TSSL or its customers or
the employees of either based on any claim by any person for personal injury or
death to an employee of TSSL or its customers occurring in the course or scope
of employment and that arises out of material or services furnished under this
Agreement.

ARTICLE 22 - INDEMNITY
All persons furnished by Supplier shall be considered solely Supplier's
employees or agents, and Supplier shall be responsible for payment of all
unemployment, social security and other payroll taxes, including contributions
when required by law. Supplier agrees to indemnify and save harmless TSSL, its
affiliates, its and their customers and each of their officers, directors,
employees, successors and assigns (all hereinafter referred to in this clause as
"TSSL") from and against any losses, damages, claims, demands, suits,
liabilities, fines, penalties and expenses (including reasonable attorney's
fees) that arise out of or result from: (1) injuries or death to persons or
damage to property, including theft, in any way arising out of or occasioned by,
caused or alleged to have been caused by or on account of the performance of the
Work or services performed by Supplier or persons furnished by Supplier; (2)
assertions under Workers' Compensation or similar acts made by persons furnished
by Supplier or by any subcontractor or by reason of any injuries to such persons
for which TSSL would be responsible under Workers' Compensation or similar acts
if the persons were employed by TSSL; (3) any failure on the part of Supplier to
satisfy all claims for labor, equipment, materials and other obligations
relating directly or indirectly to the performance of the Work; or (4) any
failure by Supplier to perform Supplier's obligations under this clause or the
INSURANCE clause. Supplier agrees to participate in the defense of TSSL, at
TSSL's request, against any such claim, demand or suit. TSSL agrees to notify
Supplier within a reasonable time of any written claims or demands against TSSL
for which Supplier is responsible under this clause.

ARTICLE 23 - INFRINGEMENT
The following terms apply to any infringement, or claim of infringement, of any
patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret or other proprietary information
based on the use of any Information furnished by Supplier to TSSL under this
Agreement or in contemplation of this Agreement or order. Supplier shall
indemnify TSSL for any loss damage, expense or liability that may result by
reason of any such infrigement or claim, except where such infringement or claim
arises from Supplier's adherence to specifications or drawings which TSSL
requires Supplier to follow. TSSL, at its own expense, shall indemnify Supplier
for any loss, damage, expense or liability that may result solely by reason of
Supplier's adherence to specifications or drawings which TSSL requires Supplier
to follow.

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ARTICLE 24 - NON-SOLICITATION

Supplier agrees not to solicit for employment, directly or indirectly, any of
the Company's technical employees, which shall include any such person who has
been an employee of TSSL sixty (60) days prior to the Effective Date of this
Agreement and for a period of one (1) year subsequent to the delivery of the
Models as required in Article 8 or termination of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 25 - INSPECTION

TSSL's Representatives shall at all times have access to the Work for the
purpose of inspection or a Quality Review and Supplier shall provide safe and
proper facilities for such purpose

ARTICLE 26 - INSURANCE

26.1      Supplier shall maintain and cause Supplier's subcontractors to
maintain during the term of this Agreement the following types of insurance as
prescribed by the law of the state or nation in which the work is performed:
Supplier will name TSSL as an additional insured with waiver of subrogation with
respect to the work. All such insurance must be primary and required to respond
and pay prior to any other available coverage.

          A)   Workers' Compensation insurance;

          B)   Employer's Liability insurance, with limits of at least U.S.
          $1,000,000 for each occurrence;

          C)   Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance if the use of motor
          vehicles is required, with limits of at least U.S. $5,000,000
          combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage for each
          occurrence;

          D)   Commercial General Liability ("CGL") insurance. The sum insured
          shall be no less than U.S. $5,000,000 for any one incident, unlimited
          in the aggregate;

          E)   If professional services are provided, Errors and Omissions
          insurance in the amount of at least U.S. $5,000,000 per claim and in
          the aggregate should be procured and maintained for a period of at
          least one (1) year after completion of the Agreement;

          F)   If there is potential environmental impact or required by State
          or Federal statutes, Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL or
          Pollution liability) insurance in the amount of U.S. $5,000,000 for
          each claim.

26.2      Supplier agrees that Supplier, Supplier's insurer(s) and anyone
claiming by, through, under or in Supplier's behalf shall have no claim, right
of action or right of subrogation against TSSL and its Customer(s) based on any
loss or liability insured against under the foregoing insurance. Supplier and
Supplier's subcontracts shall furnish prior to the start of work certificates or
adequate proof of the foregoing insurance including, if specifically

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requested by TSSL, copies of the endorsements and insurance policies. TSSL shall
be notified in writing at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to cancellation
of or any change in the policy.

ARTICLE 27 - RELEASES VOID

Neither party shall require (i) waivers or releases of any personal rights or
(ii) execution of documents which conflict with the terms of this Agreement,
from employees, representatives or customers of the other in connection with
visits to its premises and both parties agree that no such releases, waivers or
documents shall be pleaded by them or third persons in any action or proceeding.

ARTICLE 28 - RIGHT OF ENTRY AND PLANT RULES

Each party shall have the right to enter the premises of the other party during
normal business hours with respect to the performance of this Agreement, subject
to all plant rules and regulations, security regulations and procedures and US
Government clearance requirements if applicable.

ARTICLE 29 - SUPPLIER'S INFORMATION

Supplier shall not provide under, or have provided in contemplation of, this
Agreement any idea, data, program, technical, business or other intangible
information, however conveyed, or any document, print, tape, disk, semiconductor
memory or other information-conveying tangible article, unless Supplier has the
right to do so. Any information provided by Supplier which is confidential or
proprietary shall be provided in accordance with the Agreement Concerning
Disclosure of Information effective 9 September 1998.

ARTICLE 30 - TERMINATION

TSSL may at any time terminate this Agreement for its convenience, in whole or
in part, upon written notice to Supplier, for any reason whatsoever. In such
case, TSSL's liability shall be limited to Milestone Payments due as of the date
of termination and any additional amount due, whether engaged or incurred, for
work performed up to and including the date of termination (which amount shall
be substantiated with proof satisfactory to TSSL), and no further work will be
rendered by Supplier. Such payment shall constitute a full and complete
discharge of TSSL's obligations. In no event shall TSSL's liability exceed the
price set forth in this Agreement. Upon such a termination TSSL shall pay
Supplier moneys due and owing pursuant to this Article or Supplier shall refund
moneys due TSSL, if any.

ARTICLE 31- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, Supplier shall provide
all labor, tools and equipment (the "tools") for performance of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 32 - USE OF INFORMATION

Any specifications, drawings, sketches, models, samples, tools, computer or
other apparatus programs, technical or business information or data, written,
oral or otherwise, owned or controlled by TSSL ("Information") furnished to or
acquired by Supplier under this Agreement of order, or in comtemplation of this
Agreement or order, shall remain TSSL's property. All copies of such

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Contract Number 81163-PPCG
14 March 2000

Information in written, graphic or other tangible form shall be returned to TSSL
at its request. Unless such Information was previously known to Supplier free of
any obligation to keep it confidential, or has been or is subsequently made
public by TSSL or third party, it shall be kept confidential by Supplier, shall
be used only in the filling of orders or in performing under this Agreement or
order, and may not be used for other purposes except upon such terms as may be
agreed upon between Supplier and TSSL in writing.

ARTICLE 33 - WAIVER
The failure of either party at any tine to enforce any right or remedy available
to it under this Agreement or otherwise with respect to any breach or failure by
the other party shall not be construed to be a waiver of such right or remedy
with respect to any other breach or failure by the other party.

ARTICLE 34 - WARRANTY FOR PROTOTYPES AND PREPRODUCTION
Supplier warrants to TSSL and its customers that the Work furnished will be free
from defects in design (except to the intent designed by TSSL), material and
workmanship and will conform to and perform in accordance with the
specifications, drawings and samples. In addition, if the Work contains one or
more manufacturer's warranties, Supplier hereby assigns such warranties to TSSL
and its customers for the full duration thereof. All warranties shall survive
inspection, acceptance and payment. Work not meeting the warranties will be, at
TSSL's option, adjusted or replaced by Supplier (on an overtime basis, if
necessary, to avoid interference with plant operation), at no cost to TSSL and
its customers.

ARTICLE 35 - FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance
of any part of this Agreement to the extent such delay or failure is caused by
fire, flood, explosion, war, strike, embargo, government requirement, civil or
military authority, act of God, or other similar causes beyond its control and
without the fault or negligence of the delayed or nonperforming party or its
subcontractors ("force majeure conditions"). Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Supplier's liability for loss or damage to TSSL's material in Supplier's
possession or control shall not be modified by this clause. If any force majeure
condition occurs, the party delayed or unable to perform shall give immediate
notice to the other party, stating the nature of the force majeure condition and
any action being taken to avoid or minimize its effect. The party affected by
the other's delay or inability to perform may elect to:
(1) suspend this Agreement or an order for the duration of the force majeure
condition and (i) at its option buy, sell, obtain or furnish elsewhere material
or services to be bought, sold, obtained or furnished under this Agreement or an
order (unless such sale or furnishing is prohibited under this Agreement) and
deduct from any commitment the quantity bought, sold, obtained or furnished or
for which commitments have been made elsewhere and (ii) once the force majeure
condition ceases, resume performance under this Agreement or an order with an
option in the affected party to extend the period of this Agreement or order up
to the length of time the force majeure condition endured and/or (2) when the
delay or nonperformance continues for a period of at least fifteen (15) days,
terminate, at no charge, this Agreement or an order or the part of it relating
to material not already shipped, or services not already performed. Unless
written notice is given within forty-five (45) days

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Contract Number 81163-PPCG
14 March 2000

after the affected party is notified of the force majeure condition, (1) shall
be deemed selected.

ARTICLE 36 - COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Supplier and all persons furnished by Supplier shall comply at their own expense
with all applicable federal, state, local and foreign laws, ordinances,
regulations and codes, including those relating to the use of
chlorofluorocarbons, and including the identification and procurement of
required permits, certificates, licenses, insurance, approvals and inspections
in performance under this Agreement. Supplier agrees to indemnify, defend (at
TSSL's request) and save harmless TSSL, its affiliates, its and their customers
and each of their officers, directors and employees from and against any losses,
damages, claims, demands, suits, liabilities, fines, penalties and expenses
(including reasonable attorney's fees) that arise out of or result from failure
to do so.

ARTICLE 37 - CHOICE OF LAW
The construction, interpretation and performance of this Agreement and all
transactions under it shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey
excluding its choice of law rules and excluding the Convention for the
International Sale of Goods. The parties agree that the provisions of the New
Jersey Uniform Commercial Code apply to this Agreement and all transactions
under it, including agreements and transactions relating to the furnishing of
services, the lease or rental of equipment or material, and the license of
software. Supplier agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of any court wherein an
action is commenced against TSSL based on a claim for which Supplier has agreed
to indemnify TSSL under this Agreement.

ARTICLE 38 - JURISDICTION
Supplier agrees that any action or legal proceeding arising out of this
Agreement shall be brought only in a court of competent jurisdiction in the
State of New Jersey, United States of America, and Supplier expressly submits
to, and accepts the jurisdiction of, any such court in connection with such
action or proceeding and Supplier further consents to the enforcement of any
judgement against Supplier arising therefrom in any jurisdiction in which it has
or shall have any assets.

ARTICLE 39 - SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS
The obligations of the parties under this Agreement which by their nature would
continue beyond the termination, cancellation or expiration of this Agreement,
including, by way of illustration only and not limitation, those in the clauses
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, IDENTIFICATION, IMPLEADER, INDEMNITY, INFRINGEMENT,
INSURANCE, RELEASES VOID, USE OF INFORMATION and WARRANTY, shall survive
termination, cancellation or expiration of this Agreement.

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Contract Number 81163-PPCG
14 March 2000

ARTICLE 40 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall incorporate the typed or written provisions on TSSL's
orders issued pursuant to this Agreement and shall constitute the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement and the order(s) and shall not be modified or rescinded, except by a
writing signed by Supplier and TSSL. All references in these terms and
conditions to this Agreement or to Work, services, material, equipment,
products, software or information furnished under, in performance of, pursuant
to, or in contemplation of, this Agreement shall also apply to any orders issued
pursuant to this Agreement. Printed provisions on the reverse side of TSSL's
orders (except as specified otherwise in this Agreement) and all provisions on
Supplier's forms shall be deemed deleted. Additional or different terms inserted
in this Agreement by Supplier, or deletions thereto, whether by alterations,
addenda, or otherwise, shall be of no force and effect, unless expressly
consented to by TSSL in writing. Estimates or forecasts furnished by TSSL shall
not constitute commitments. The provisions of this Agreement supersede all
contemporaneous oral agreements and all prior oral and written quotations,
communications, agreements and understandings of the parties with respect to the
subject matter of this Agreement. The term "Work" as used in this Agreement may
also be referred to as "services."

AGREED:

MULTILINK TECHNOLOGY CORP.               TYCO SUBMARINE SYSTEMS LTD

Signature   /s/ Richard N. Nottenburg    Signature   /s/ Leo D. Redmond III
          ----------------------------             ----------------------------

Name      Richard N. Nottenburg          Name    Leo D. Redmond III
     ---------------------------------        ---------------------------------

Title     President and CEO              Title     Contracts Manager
      --------------------------------         --------------------------------

Date      4/28/00                         Date      May 2, 2000
     ---------------------------------         --------------------------------

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EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT --        [*]
DATED 26 January 2000

I.        Development

The following items will be developed under and for this program, in compliance
with the specifications provided in Exhibit B:

A.   Custom  [*]                with input data rates from [*]
     (developed with Multilink-owned proprietary IC blocks)
B.   Custom  [*]                with input data rates from [*]
     (developed with Multilink-owned proprietary IC blocks)
C.   Board assembly  [*]
D.   Board assembly  [*]
E.   Board assembly  [*]
F.   Board assembly  [*]

II.      Multilink Products

The following Multilink products may also be used in this project:

A.   MTC1204A - 9.95Gb/s CDRDMux IC
B.   MTC1207D - 12.25Gb/s 16:1 MuxCMU IC
C.   MTC1207A - 9.95Gb/s 16:1 MuxCMU IC
D.   MTC1206D - 12.25Gb/s 1:16 Demultiplexer IC
E.   MTC1205D - 12.25Gb/s 16:1 Multiplexer IC (as alternate to item B if
                needed)
F.   MTC5585D - 12.25Gb/s Clock/Data Recovery
G.   Active Splitter/Differentiator
H.   Passive Splitter
I.   Delay Line
J.   Resonant limiting Amplifier
K.   Dielectric Resonator Filter
L.   Limiting Amplifier
M.   1:16 Digital DMUX
N.   16:128 Demux and 128:16 gate array cells and architectural blocks

Many of these products are currently under development by Multilink and may be
required for the TSSL development effort. The cost associated with the
development effort for these components is being funded and paid for by
Multilink.

III.      Deliverables

Multilink shall provide the following design documentation for the  [*] devices:

          a)   Final Technical Specifications
          b)   Block Diagram and Simultation
          c)   Schematic Design and Simultation
          d)   Chip Layout and Tape Out
          e)   Test Specification

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Multilink shall provide the following design documentation for each of the
boards

     a)   Final Technical Specification
     b)   Block Diagram and Schematic
     c)   Test Specifications

Multilink will deliver working Prototypes for each Board in accordance with the
Schedule. [*] initial Prototypes of each Board will be delivered based on the
milestone schedule in Exhibit C. An additional [*] total prototype board sets in
total, as requested by TSSL, will be provided throughout [*] on a weekly
delivery basis. Prototypes and Pre-production units may be provided on an as-is
basis and may not fully comply with the qualification and workmanship
requirements of production units. Agreement on the configuration of the
Prototypes and Pre-production units will be reached by the Parties prior to
shipment if the Prototypes and Pre-production units are not in compliance with
applicable Specifications, Exhibit B. Agreement on test and qualification
procedures will be negotiated by the Parties.

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<PAGE>

EXHIBIT B
SPECIFICATIONS
AGREEMENT   [*]

SPECIFICATIONS:

1) Component Specification for [*]          dated
   [*]

2) Component Specification for [*]          dated
   [*]

3) Component Specification for [*]          dated
   [*]

4) Component Specification for [*]          dated
   [*]

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     Tyco Submarine Systems, Ltd                                         Issue 7
     [*]                                               TSSL Part Number ########

                          Component Specification for

                           TSSL Part Number #######

                           [*]
                    ---------------------------------------
                       This document is TSSL Proprietary.
              Use pursuant to Company Instructions and applicable
                           Non-Disclosure Agreements

<TABLE>
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Revision History
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Issue #       Date         Author            Reason for Re-issue
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<S>         <C>         <C>             <C>
1           [*]         [*]             Initial Release
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2           [*]         [*]             Spec. negotiation
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3           [*]         [*]             Spec. negotiation
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4           [*]         [*]             Module drawing update
                                        Specs for [*]
                                        Update low speed logic levels
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5           [*]         [*]             Remove [*] input
                                        Modified specs on low speed clock, data,
                                          and alarm outputs
                                        Moved sub-rate clock outputs from SMB
                                          connectors to parallel connector
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6           [*]         [*]             Remove +8 (volts) supply, Add +5 (volts) supply.
                                        Reduce run length tolerance to [*]
                                        Change specs for (volts)th and (volts)ph
                                        Change levels and impedance of low speed data.
                                        Change levels and impedance of low speed clocks
                                        Change impedance of alarm outputs
                                        Change rise/fall times of low speed clocks
                                        Change impedance of alarm outputs
                                        Change CLK3 over/under shoot to 10%
                                        Spec'd CLK3 output impedance
                                        Spec'd temperature sensors
                                        Removed LOS alarm
                                        Spec'd connector type
                                        Spec'd module thickness
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7           [*]         [*]             All changes in Red Bold
                                        Removed specs in Black Bold Strikethrough
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     Tyco Submarine Systems, Ltd                                         Issue 7
                                                       TSSL Part Number ########
     [*]
     [*]
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1.   General Description

     1.1. This module accepts a [*]       data stream and performs the following
            functions

            .  Quantization of the input signal with user controllable decision
               threshold
            .  Recovers the [*]      clock
            .  Retimes the data with user controllable decision phase
            .  Demultiplexes the data [*] to [*] then [*] to [*] to produce a
               parallel data word, one  [*]    , and [*]     differential clocks

     1.2. This module produces the following output signals:

            .  Quantized replica of input data at [*]
            .  Recovered [*]       clock
            .  Demultiplexed [*] bit wide data word
            .  One [*] MHz differential sub-rate clock
            .  Two [*] MHz differential low speed clocks
            .  Alarm signal

2.   Block Diagram and I/O Definitions

           [*]

                                  [*]

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      [*]

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                              Table 1 - I/O Signal Descriptions

Signal                     Description

Din                         [*]       input data signal
Vth                        Decision threshold adjustment
Vph                        Decision phase adjustment
Vcc1                       DC power supply
Vcc2                       DC power supply
Vee1                       DC power supply
Vee2                       DC power supply
                           Removed from specs
Cmon                       Recovered clock monitor
D\\coo\\ - D\\127\\        [*]        Demultiplexed data
CLK1, CLK2                 Differential [*]      clocks
CLK3                       Differential [*]       sub-rate clock
LOC                        Loss of clock alarm
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                      <S>                                                                        <C>                <C>
                      Tyco Submarine Systems, Ltd                                                                   Issue /
                      [*]                                                                        TSSL Part Number ########
</TABLE>

3.  Module Specifications

    3.1. DC Power

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                                                 Table 2 - DC Power Specifications
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     Parameter              Symbol         Min          Typ           Max         Units                      Comments
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<S>                      <C>               <C>          <C>           <C>      <C>            <C>
Power Dissipation            Pdisp                                    11          W
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Supply Voltages          (Volts)cc1        [*]          [*]           [*]        (Volts)      All power supplies:+/- 7% tolerance
                         (Volts)cc2        [*]          [*]           [*]        (Volts)
                         (Volts)ee1        [*]          [*]           [*]        (Volts)
                         (Volts)ee2        [*]          [*]           [*]        (Volts)
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Current Draw                 lcc1                                     [*]      meters(amps)
                             lcc2                                     [*]      meters(amps)
                             lee1                                     [*]      meters(amps)
                             lee2                                     [*]      meters(amps)
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Power Supply Sequencing                                                                       Module shall be insensitive to supply
                                                                                              power-up and power-down sequencing
                                                                                              or timing.
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Power Failure Tolerance                                                                       Failure of one or more supplies will
                                                                                              not cause damage to module.
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    3.2. High Speed Input Signal

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                                                 Table 3 - High Speed Input Specifications
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     Parameter              Symbol         Min          Typ           Max       Units                 Comments
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<S>                         <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>       <C>         <C>
Input Data Rate                            [*]          [*]           [*]       Gb/s
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Input Data Format                                                                                 NRZ
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Input Pattern Tolerance                                                                           Module must work properly with a
                                                                                                  101010...... Input pattern.
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Maximum Tolerable Run                      [*]                                                    All 1's or all 0's
Length
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Input Data Amplitude         (volts)_Din   [*]          [*]           [*]       (metres)(volt)p-p
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Input Data Connector                                    [*]
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Input Data Coupling                                     [*]
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                [*]                        [*]
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Input Low End Cutoff        F_low_Din                   [*]           [*]       KHz               3 dB down
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Input Impedance             Z_Din                       [*]                     ohm
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Input Return Loss           S11_Din                                             dB                150 MHz     F     11 GHz
                                           [*]                                                    (S11 greater than 10 dB down to
                                                                                                  150 KHz Established by
                                                                                                  qualification measurement)
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Input Return Loss           S11_Din        [*]                                  dB                11 GHz less than F      16 GHz
                                                                                                  Established by qualification
                                                                                                  measurement
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3.3. Control Inputs

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                                              Table 4 - Control Input Specifications
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      Parameter                              Symbol             Min       Typ       Max        Units           Comments
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<S>                                          <C>                <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>            <C>
Decision Threshold                                                                            % of input
Adjustment Range Capability                                     [*]                 [*]       eye amp.
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(volts)th for decision threshold at         (Volts)th_min                                     (Volts)
10% of eye amplitude                                                      [*]       [*]
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(volts)th for decision threshold at         (Volts)th_max                                     (Volts)
90% of eye amplitude                                            [*]       [*]
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(volts)th_max-(volts)th_min                                     [*]                 [*]       (Volts)     Assures adequately small
                                                                                                          adjustment granularity
                                                                                                          for digital control of
                                                                                                          (Volts)th
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(Volts)th input resistance             R_(Volts)th              [*]                           K (ohm)
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(Volts)th High End Cutoff              F_high_(Volts)th                             [*]       kHz         3 dB down
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Decision Phase Adjustment                                       [*]                 [*]       ps          Relative to center of
Range Capability                                                                                          eye Goal of + 25 ps
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(Volts)ph for decision phase at eye    (Volts)ph_min                                          (Volts)
center -20 ps                                                   [*]
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(Volts)ph for decision phase at eye    (Volts)ph_max                                [*]       (Volts)
center +20 ps
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(Volts)ph_max-(Volts)ph_min                                     [*]                 [*]       (Volts)     Assures adequately small
                                                                                                          adjustment granularity
                                                                                                          for digital control of
                                                                                                          (Volts)ph
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(Volts)ph monotonicity                                                                                    Absolutely monotonic
                                                                                                          over (Volts)ph_min to
                                                                                                          (Volts)ph_ max
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Instantaneous slope of Phase           d(Phase)                                               ps/100      Measured over range
                                       --------                                               (metres)    (Volts)ph_min to
vs (Volts)ph curve                     d(Voltsph)                                   [*]       Volts       (Volts)ph_max
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(Volts)ph input resistance             R_(Volts)ph              [*]                           K (ohm)
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(Volts)ph High End Cutoff              F_high_(Volts)ph                             [*]       kHz         3 dB down
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     3.4. Low Speed Outputs

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                                                   Table 5 - Low Speed Outputs
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      Parameter                 Symbol               Min  Typ    Max    Units                        Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                             <C>                  <C>  <C>    <C>    <C>              <C>
Data output rate                                           [*]          Mb/s             (Input data rate) + 128
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Output clock frequency                                     [*]          MHz              (Input data rate) + 128
                                                                                         Both CLK1 and CLK2 are differential
                                                                                         clock outputs
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Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                  All outputs shall be able to withstand an
                                                                                         infinite duration short to ground without
                                                                                         sustaining damage.
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Data logic HIGH level         (volts)_data_(high)    [*]   [*]   [*]    (milli volts)    CMOS drivers with 68 (ohm) output
                                                                                         Impedence
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Data logic LOW level          (volts)_data_(low)     [*]         [*]    (milli volts)    CMOS drivers with 68 (ohm) output
                                                                                         Impedence
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Data transmission line        (impedence)_data             [*]          (ohm)            See data output driver equivalent circuit
impedance on module                                                                      figure
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Cross talk                                                       [*]    db               data to data, data to clock, clock to data
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"Eye" cross position          Eye_cross              [*]         [*]    % of eye
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Clock - Data relationship                                                                Low speed data shall be clocked out of the
                                                                                         CDR/DEMUX module on the RISING edge of CLK1
                                                                                                                 ------
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Clock output coupling                                      [*]                           All low speed clock outputs
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Clock logic HIGH level        (volts)_clk_(high)     [*]   [*]   [*]    (milli volts)    CMOS drivers with 68 (ohm) output
                                                                                         Impedence
                                                                                         Amplitude defined to high impedance
                                                                                         load (open)
                                                                                         Each low speed clock output, single
                                                                                         ended, driving 50 (ohm) load
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Data logic LOW level          (volts)_clk_(low)      [*]         [*]    (milli volts)    CMOS drivers with 68 (ohm) output impedance
                                                                                         Amplitude defined to high impedance load
                                                                                         (open)
                                                                                         Each low speed clock output, single ended,
                                                                                         driving 50 (ohm) load
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Clock transmission line       (impedence)_clk              [*]          (ohm)            All low speed clock outputs. See clock
impedence on module                                                                      output driver equivalent circuit figure
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Data output rise / fall time  (rise time)_data       [*]         [*]    (nano seconds)   20 to 80%, see timimg diagram
                              (fall time)_data
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Clock output rise / fall time (rise time)_clk,       [*]         [*]    (nano seconds)   20 to 80%, see timing diagram
                              (fall time)_clk
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                                        Table 5 - Low Speed Outputs (continued)
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<S>                                <C>              <C>           <C>       <C>               <C>
Output clock duty cycle            Dcyc             [*]           [*]       %                 All clock outputs
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CLK1 to CLK1_b and CLK2            Tclk_skew                      [*]       (nano seconds)    See timing diagram
to CLK2_b differential clock
skew
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CLK1 to data delay                 Tcd              [*]           [*]       (nano seconds)    See timing Diagram
                                                                                              Measured across D\\oco\\ - D\\127\\.
                                                                                              over temperature and supply
                                                                                              voltage range.
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CLK1 to data skew variation        Tcd(max) -                                                 See timing Diagram
                                   Tcd(min)                       [*]       (nano seconds)    Measured across D\\oco\\ - D\\127\\.
                                                                                              over temperature and supply
                                                                                              voltage range.
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Clock over / under shoot           Ovrsh_c95,                               % of clock        Applies to Clk1, Clk1_b,
                                   Undrsh_c95                     [*]       amplitude         Clk2, and Clk2_b
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</TABLE>

3.5. Alarms

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      Parameter                      Symbol      Min          Typ          Max         Units            Comments
===================================================================================================================================
<S>                               <C>            <C>          <C>          <C>         <C>             <C>
LOC logic HIGH level              Volts_LOC_High [*]          [*]          [*]        (millivolts)     Standard CMOS output
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LOC logic LOW level               Volts_LOC_Low  [*]                       [*]        (millivolts)     Standard CMOS output
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Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                                All outputs shall be able
                                                                                                       to withstand an Infinite
                                                                                                       duration short to ground
                                                                                                       without sustaining damage.
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Removed from specs
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LOC activate threshold                                                                                 Activated on input LOS
                                                                                                       "noise" only input, and
                                                                                                       input bit rate * 100 Mb/s
                                                                                                       from nominal

                                                                                                       Must distinguish between:
                                                                                                       Vin valid signal and maximum
                                                                                                       Vin wideband noise signal.

                                                                                                       Must not generate the false
                                                                                                       alarms
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LOC activate / disable time      T_LOC                                     [*]        (microseconds)   Alarms are active HIGH
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* greater than

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3.6. Monitor Outputs

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                                                Table 7 Monitor Port Specifications
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<S>                                <C>             <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>              <C>
        Parameter                  Symbol          Min        Typ         Max       Units             Comments
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CMON and DMON connector                                       [*]
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CMON and DMON coupling                                        [*]
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Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                                All outputs shall be able to
                                                                                                       withstand an infinite
                                                                                                       duration short to ground
                                                                                                       without sustaining damage.
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CMON output amplitude             (Volts)_CMON     [*]                              mVp-p
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Removed from specs
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Monitor output rise / fall times   (risetime)_CMON                                  ps
                                   (falltime)_DMON
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CMON and output                                               [*]                   (ohms)
impedance
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Required termination                                                                                    Termination insensitive
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Removed from specs
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Removed from specs
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Removed from specs
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CMON return loss                 s22_CMON          [*]                              dB                 12.0 * F 12.5 GHz.
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<TABLE>
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                                         Table 8 - Sub-Rate Clock Outputs
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Parameter            Symbol              Min    Typ    Max     Units                      Comments
===============================================================================================================================
<S>                          <C>                 <C>    <C>    <C>     <C>       <C>
Frequency                                               [*]            MHz       (Input data rate) + 16
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output Coupling                                         [*]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Circuit Tolerance                                                          All outputs shall be able to withstand an
                                                                                 infinite duration short to ground without
                                                                                 sustaining damage.
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Output Level                 (volts)_c622_diff   [*]           [*]     (millivolt)p-p  Differential, 400 mVp-p single ended
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock rise / fall time       (Rise time)_c767 /  [*]    [*]    [*]     ps            20-80%
                             (fall time)_c767
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock duty cycle             Dcyc                [*]           [*]      %            All clock outputs
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLK3 to CLK3_b differential  Tc767_skew                        [*]     ps
clock skew
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock over / under shoot     Ovrsh_c767                                % of clock    Applies to CPx3 and Clk3_b
                             Undrsh_c767                       [*]     amplitude

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Clock output impedance       (impedence)_c767           [*]            OHM           Applies to Clk3 and Clk 3_b
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                                     Table  9 - Jitter Specifications
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Parameter                Symbol     * Min     Typ    Max    Units           Comments
=======================================================================================================================
<S>                          <C>        <C>       <C>    <C>    <C>      <C>
 Jitter Tolerance             JTOL        [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Jitter Transfer Function     JTF                        [*]      dB            DC to 10 KHz
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Jitter Generation            JGEN                       [*]      Ulp-p         50 to KHz 80 MHz
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     3.9. Temperature Sensors

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                                     Table 10 - Temperature Sensor Outputs
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Parameter                Symbol       Min     Typ    Max    Units           Comments
=======================================================================================================================
<S>                          <C>          <C>     <C>    <C>    <C>             <C>
 12G Demux sensor:                                                              2(Volts)be - type sensor in GaAs
                                                                                Parameters:
                                                                                a) Volts/Time     TBD
                                                                                b) (current)Fmax  TBD
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 Low Speed Demux sensor                           [*]                           Sink current output
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    3.10 Miscellaneous

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                                     Table 11 - Miscellaneous Specifications
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Parameter                Symbol       Min     Typ    Max    Units           Comments
=======================================================================================================================
<S>                          <C>          <C>     <C>    <C>    <C>             <C>
 Lifetime                                 [*]                   Years
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Failure Rate                                            [*]    FIT             FIT = Failures in 10/?/ hours
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 Environmental Requirements               [*]                                   Supplied by TSSL. Exceptions granted
                                                                                on case by case basis.

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3.13.  Output Driver Equivalent Circuits

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   4.1. Module I/O Placement

        The sub-rate clocks and all low speed signals (data, clock, control,
        power) shall be connected to the module through [*]
          [*]   ). Figure 4 shows a rough diagram of the module I/O layout. For
        exact details, see the appropriate mechanical drawing.
   [*]

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4.2. Output Bit Ordering
     The order of the bits at the   [*]    outputs is affected by the fact   [*]
               [*]                         Assuming that the input bit order is:

               [*]

     The de-multiplexed bits shall appear at the module's low speed output
connector in the order shown in Table 10.
     The layout of the module's IC's, substrate and connector shall be such that
[*]
      [*]
      [*]

                        Table 10 - Output Bit Ordering

-------
 D127
-------
 D111
-------
 D095
-------
 D079
-------
 D063
-------
 D047
-------
 D031
-------
 D015
-------
 ----
-------
 D014
-------
 ----
-------
 D013
-------
 ----
-------
 D012
-------
 ----
-------
 D011
-------
 ----
-------
 DO10
-------
 ----
-------
 D009
-------
 ----
-------
 D008
-------
 ----
-------
 D007
-------
 ----
-------
 D006
-------
 ----
-------
 D005
-------
 ----
-------
 D004
-------
 ----
-------
 D003
-------
 ----
-------
 D002
-------
 D113
-------
 D097
-------
 D081
-------
 D065
-------
 D049
-------
 D033
-------
 D017
-------
 D001
-------
 D112
-------
 D096
-------
 D080
-------
 D064
-------
 D048
-------
 D032
-------
 D016
-------
 D000
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          The primary heat removal method shall be conduction through the
          module's base plate (non-component side) that will be attached to an
          appropriate heat sink.

     4.4. Product Marking

          TBD
          ---

5.   Product Documentation

     5.1. Test Results

          TBD
          ---

     5.2. Warranty Information

          TBD
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                         =Component Specification for

                           TSSL Part Number #######

                                      [*]
                     ____________________________________

                      This document is TSSL Proprietary.
              Use pursuant to Company Instructions and applicable
                           Non-Disclosure Agreements

Revision History
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Issue #   Date        Author               Reason for Re-issue
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1          [*]         [*]        Initial Release
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2          [*]         [*]        Spec. negotiation
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3          [*]         [*]        Spec. negotiation
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4          [*]         [*]        Module drawing updated
                                  Specs for (volts)gain
                                  Updated low speed logic levels
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5          [*]         [*]        Modified specs on low speed clock, data, and
                                    alarm outputs
                                  Moved sub-rate clock outputs from SMB
                                    connectors to parallel connector
                                  Removed (volts)gain
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6          [*]         [*]        Added +5 (volts) supply.
                                  Reduced run length tolerance to [*]
                                  Changed levels & impedance of low speed data
                                  Changed levels & impedance of low speed clocks
                                  Changed impedance of alarm outputs
                                  Changed rise/fall times of low speed clocks
                                  Changed impedance of alarm outputs
                                  Changed CLK3 over/under shoot to 10%
                                  Spec'd CLK3 output impedance
                                  Spec'd temperature sensors
                                  Removed LOC
                                  Spec'd connector type
                                  Spec'd module thickness
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[*]
----------------------------------------------

1. General Description

   1.1. This module accepts a [*]        data stream and performs the following
           functions
           .  Recovers the [*]       clock
           .  Quantizes and retimes input data with the recovered clock
              optimally phase aligned in data eye
           .  Demultiplexes the data   [*]      to produce a parallel data word,
              [*]     , and    [*]     differential clocks

   1.2. The module produces the following output signals:
           .     [*]            data word
           .     [*]            low speed clocks
           .     [*]            sub-rate clock
           .  LOS Alarm signal

2. Block Diagram and I/O Definitions

                    [*]

                    [*]

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[*]
----------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Table 1-I/0 Signal Descriptions

Signal                    Description

Din                          [*]    input data signal
(Volts)cc1                DC power supply
(Volts)cc2                DC power supply
(Volts)ee1                DC power supply
                          Removed from specs
D\\000\\ - D\\127\\          [*]    Demultiplexed data
CLK1, CLK2                Differential  [*]   clocks
CLK3                      Differential  [*]    sub-rate clock
LOS                       Loss of signal alarm
(Volts)th                 Decisions threshold adjustment
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3.  Module Specifications

    3.3. DC Power

<TABLE>
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                                   Table 2 - DC Power Specifications
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     Parameter               Symbol          Min       Typ       Max      Units      Comments
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                          <C>             <C>       <C>       <C>  <C>            <C>
Power Dissipation            Pdisp                               [*]        W        Design Goal: 8 W max
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Supply Voltages              (volts)cc1       [*]      [*]       [*]     (volts)     Power supplies tolerance
                             (volts)cc2       [*]      [*]       [*]     (volts)     +7%
                             (volts)ee1       [*]      [*]       [*]     (volts)
                                                       [*]               (volts)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Draw                 lcc1                                [*]  (meters)(amp)
                             lcc2                                [*]  (meters)(amp)
                             lee1                                [*]  (meters)(amp)
                                                       [*]

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Power Supply Sequencing                                                              Module shall be insensitive
                                                                                     to supply power-up and
                                                                                     power-down sequencing
                                                                                     or timing.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Power Failure Tolerance                                                              Failure of one or more
                                                                                     supplies will not cause
                                                                                     damage to module.
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   3.4. High Speed Input Signal

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                                       Table 3 - High Speed Input Specifications
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         Parameter                 Symbol           Min          Typ         Max          Units               Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                         <C>                   <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>          <C>
Input Data Rate                                   [*]          [*]        [*]          Gb/s              OC-192 / STM-64 Rate
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input Data Format                                                                                        NRZ
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input Pattern Tolerance                                                                                  Module must work properly
                                                                                                         with a 101010.....input
                                                                                                         pattern.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum Tolerable Run                                                                                    All 1's or all 0's
Length                                            [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input Data Amplitude        (Volts)_Din           [*]          [*]        [*]         (millivolts)p-p
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input Data Connector
                                                               [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input Data Coupling                                            [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input High End Cutoff       F_high_Din            [*]                                  GHz               3 dB down
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input Low End Cutoff        F_low_Din                                     [*]          KHz               3 dB down
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input Impedance             (impedence)_Din                    [*]                     [ohm]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input Return Loss           S11_Din               [*]                                  dB                50 MHz  F  8.0 GHz
                                                                                                         (S11 ** 10 dB down to 150
                                                                                                         KHz established by
                                                                                                         qualification measurement)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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     3.5 High Speed Input Signal

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                                                          Table 4 - Control Input Specifications
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     Parameter                          Symbol         Min        Typ        Max          Units             Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                                 <C>             <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>            <C>
  Decision Threshold                                [*]                     [*]       % of input
  Adjustment Range Capability                                                          eye amp.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Vth for decision threshold at     Vth_min                     [*]         [*]       (Volts)
  10% of eye amplitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Vth for decision threshold at     Vth_max         [*]         [*]         [*]       (Volts)
  90% of eye amplitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Vth_max-Vth_min                                   [*]                     [*]       (Volts)        Assures adequately small
                                                                                                     adjustment granularity for
                                                                                                     digital control of Vth
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Vth input resistance              R_Vth           [*]                               (Kido)(ohm)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Vth High End Cutoff               F_high_Vth                              [*]       kHz            3 dB down
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   3.6. Low Speed Outputs

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                                               Table 5 - Low Speed Outputs
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Parameter                Symbol                          Min   Typ   Max    Units                 Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                          <C>                               <C>   <C>   <C>    <C>            <C>
Data output rate                                                     [*]          Mb/s           (Input data rate) / 128
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output clock frequency                                               [*]          MHz            (Input data rate) / 128
                                                                                                 Both CLK1 and CLK2 are
                                                                                                 differential clock outputs
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                          All outputs shall be able to
                                                                                                 withstand an infinite duration
                                                                                                 short to ground without sustaining
                                                                                                 damage.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data logic HIGH level         (Volts)_data_(High)                                                CMOS drivers with 68 (ohm) output
                                                              [*]    [*]   [*]    millivolts     impedance
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data logic LOW level          (Volts)_data_(Low)                                                 CMOS drivers with 68 (ohm) output
                                                               [*]         [*]    millivolts     impedance
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data transmission line        (impedence)_data                                                   See data output driver equivalent
impedance on module                                                  [*]          (ohm)          circuit figure
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cross talk                                                                 [*]    dB             data to data, data to clock,
                                                                                                 clock to data
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Eye" cross position          Eye_cross                        [*]         [*]    % of eye
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock - Data relationship                                                                        Low speed shall be clocked out
                                                                                                 of the CDR/DEMUX module on the
                                                                                                 RISING edge of CLK1
                                                                                                 ------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock output coupling                                                [*]                         All low speed clock outputs
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock logic HIGH level        (Volts)_clk_(High)                                  millivolts     CMOS drivers with 68 (ohm) output
                                                               [*]   [*]   [*]                   impedance
                                                                                                 Amplitude defined to high Impedance
                                                                                                 load (open)
                                                                                                 ended, driving 50 (ohm) load
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data logic LOW level          (Volts)_clk_(Low)                [*]         [*]    millivolts     CMOS drivers with 68 (ohm) output
                                                                                                 impedance
                                                                                                 Amplitude defined to high Impedance
                                                                                                 load (open)
                                                                                                 Each low speed clock output, single
                                                                                                 ended, driving 50 (ohm) load
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock transmission line       (impedence)_clk                                     (ohm)          All low speed clock outputs. See
impedance on module                                                  [*]                         clock output driver equivalent
                                                                                                 circuit figure
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data output rise / fall time  (rise time)_data,                                   (nano seconds) 20 to 80%, see timing diagram
                              (fall time)_data                 [*]         [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock output rise / fall time (rise time)_clk, (fall time)_clk [*]         [*]    (nano seconds) 20 to 80%, see timing diagram
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                                                    Table 5 - Low Speed Outputs (continued)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output clock duty cycle           Dcyc          [*]                 [*]         %                       All clock outputs
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                           <C>               <C>       <C>       <C>     <C>                  <C>
CLK1 to CLK1_b and CLK2       Tclk_skew                             [*]     (nano seconds)       See timing diagram
to CLK2_b differential clock
skew
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLK1 to data delay            Tcd               [*]                 [*]     (nano seconds)       See timing diagram
                                                                                                 Measured across Doco-D127.
                                                                                                 Worst case over temperature
                                                                                                 and supply voltage range.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLK1 to date skew variation   Tcd(max)-                                     (nano seconds)       See timing Diagram
                              Tcd(min)                              [*]                          Measured across Doco-D127.
                                                                                                 Worst case over temperature
                                                                                                 and supply voltage range.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock over / under shoot      Ovrsh_c77,                            [*]       % of clock         Applies to Clk1, Clk1_b, Clk2,
                              Undrsh_c77                                      amplitude          and Clk2_b
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   3.7 Alarm Output

<CAPTION>
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                                                  Table 6 - Alarm Output Specifications
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Parameter                   Symbol           Min      Typ        Max          Units                Comments
===================================================================================================================================
<S>                           <C>               <C>       <C>       <C>     <C>                  <C>
LOS logic High level          (Volts)_LOS_H     [*]      [*]        [*]        (milli volts)     Open collector. On-board Pull-up
                                                                                                 Resistor of 10k(ohm)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LOS logic Low level           (Volts)_LOS_L     [*]                 [*]        (milli volts)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                          All outputs shall be able to
                                                                                                 withstand an Infinite duration
                                                                                                 short to ground without sustaining
                                                                                                 damage
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                 See LOS output driver equivalent
Removal from specs                                                                               circuit figure
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Din LOS activate threshold    LOS_active        [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Din LOS hysteresis            LOS_hyst                   [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LOS activate / disable time   T_LOS             [*]                 [*]        (micro seconds)   Alarm is active HIGH
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                                                 Table 7 - Sub-Rate Clock Outputs
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Parameter                     Symbol       Min    Typ  Max       Units                 Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                                <C>            <C>    <C>  <C>      <C>            <C>
Frequency                                                [*]         MHz              (Input data rate) + 16
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output Coupling                                          [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Circuit Tolerance                                                               All outputs shall be able to withstand an
                                                                                      infinite duration short to ground without
                                                                                      sustaining damage.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output Level                  (volts)_c622_diff   [*]         [*]    (millivolts)     Differential, 300 millivoltsp-p single ended
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock rise / fall time        (rise time)_c622/   [*]         [*]    ps               20 - 80%
                              (fall time)_c622
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock duty cycle              Dcyc                [*]         [*]    %                All clock outputs
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLK3 to CLK3_b differential   Tc622_skew                      [*]    ps
clock skew
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock over / under shoot      Ovrsh_c622,                     [*]    % of clock       Applies to Clk3 and Clk3_b
                              Undrsh_c622                            amplitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock output impedance        (impedence)_c767           [*]         (ohm)            Applies to Clk3 and Clk3_b
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

     3.9. Jitter Performance

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                                  Table 8 - Jitter Specifications
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Parameter                     Symbol       Min    Typ  Max       Units                 Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                                <C>            <C>    <C>  <C>      <C>            <C>
Jitter Tolerance                   JTOL           [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jitter Transfer Function           JTF                        [*]      dB             DC to 10 KHz
                                                                                      (established by qualification measurement)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jitter Generation                  JGEN                       [*]      Ulp-p          50 KHz - 80 MHz
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Table 9 - Temperature Sensor Specifications
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Parameter               Symbol   Min    Typ   Max    Units         Comments
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                         <C>      <C>    <C>   <C>    <C>     <C>
 10G Demux sensor:                                               2 Volts \\BE\\ -type sensor in GaAs
                                                                 Parameters:
                                                                 a) Volt/Time             TBD
                                                                 b) (current) \\ F\\max   TBD
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Low Speed Demux sensor                      [*]                  Sink current output
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  3.11.  Miscellaneous

<CAPTION>
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         Table 10 - Miscellaneous Specifications
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Parameter               Symbol   Min    Typ   Max    Units         Comments
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                         <C>      <C>    <C>   <C>    <C>     <C>
 Lifetime                            [*]                 Years
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Failure Rate                                     [*]    FIT     FIT = Failures in 10/9/ hours
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Environmental Requirements                                      Supplied by TSSL. Exceptions
                                     [*]                         granted on case by case basis.

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4. Mechanical Requirements

   4.14.  Module I/O Placement

      The sub-rate clocks and all low speed signals (data, clock, control,
      power) shall be connected to the [*] through [*]
      impedance controlled). Figure 4 shows a rough diagram of the module I/O
      layout. For exact details, see the appropriate mechanical drawing.

              [*]

              [*]

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4.15.  Output Bit Ordering

    The order of the bits at the [*]    outputs is affected by the fact that [*]

       [*]          .Assuming that the input bit order is:
       [*]

The de-multiplexed bits shall appear at the module's low speed output connector
in the order shown in Table 10. The layout of the module's IC's, substrate and
connector shall be such that all of the low speed data signals are located as
shown in figure 4. This assures that
       [*]                               [*]

                         Table 10- Output Bit Ordering

  ---------
     D127
  ---------
     D111
  ---------
     D095
  ---------
     D079
  ---------
     D063
  ---------
     D047
  ---------
     D031
  ---------
     D015
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D014
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D013
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D012
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D011
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D010
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D009
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D008
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D007
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D006
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D005
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D004
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D003
  ---------
     ----
  ---------
     D002
  ---------
     D113
  ---------
     D097
  ---------
     D081
  ---------
     D065
  ---------
     D049
  ---------
     D033
  ---------
     D017
  ---------
     D001
  ---------
     D112
  ---------
     D096
  ---------
     D080
  ---------
     D064
  ---------
     D048
  ---------
     D032
  ---------
     D016
  ---------
     D000
  ---------

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     4.16.     Thermal Management

          The primary heat removal method shall be conduction through the
          module's base plate (non-component side) that will be attached to an
          appropriate heat sink.

     4.17.     Product Marking

          TBD
          ---

5.   Product Documentation

     5.18.     Test Results

          TBD
          ---

     5.19.     Warranty Information

          TBD
          ---

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                          Component Specification for

                            TSSL Part Number   [*]

                                      [*]

                          ___________________________

                       This document is TSSL Proprietary
              Use pursuant to Company Instructions and applicable
                           Non-Disclosure Agreements

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 Revision History
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Issue #     Date      Author                Reason for Re-issue
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 <S>         <C>       <C>        <C>
   1         [*]        [*]       Initial Release
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2         [*]        [*]       Spec. negotiation
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3         [*]        [*]       Spec. negotiation
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4         [*]        [*]       Module drawing update
                                  Block diagram labeling
                                  Vterm bypass
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5         [*]        [*]       Removed Clk2
                                  Changed high speed data output to DC coupling
                                  Modified specs on alarm outputs
                                  Moved sub-rate clock outputs from SMB
                                    connectors to parallel connector
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6         [*]        [*]       Add +5 V supply
                                  Change levels and impedance of low speed data.
                                  Change levels and impedance of low speed clocks
                                  Added rise/fall time for input low speed signals
                                  Change CLK3 over/under shoot to 10%
                                  Spec'd CLK3 output impedance
                                  Spec'd temperature sensors
                                  Spec'd connector type
                                  Spec'd module thickness
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7         [*]        [*]       Removed Data_b output
                                  Added LOC3 alarm
                                  Updated supply voltages and currents
                                  Changed levels of sub-rate clock outputs.
                                  General clean up.
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        [*]
-----------------------

1.   General Description.

     1.1. This module accepts    [*]
          differential clock at  [*]   . It performs the following functions:

          .    Uses the input clock as a reference to synthesize a [*]  clock
          .    Multiplexes the input data [*]  to produce  [*]
                 [*]
          .    Uses the  [*]  clock as a reference to synthesize a  [*]  clock
          .    Multiplexes the internal rails  [*] to produce a   [*]

     1.2. The module produces the following output signals:

          .    [*]  output signal
          .    [*]     output clock
          .    [*]     differential sub-rate clock
          .    [*]       alarm signals

2.   Block Diagrams and I/O Definitions

                                       [*]

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                     Table 1 - I/O  Signal Descriptions

Signal               Description

D\\000\\-- D\\127\\   [*]    input data
Vth_data              Input data threshold adjustment
Clk_in, Clk_in_b      Differential [*]   input clock
Vcc1                  DC power supply
Vcc2                  DC power supply
Vee1                  DC power supply
Vee2                  DC power supply
Data                  Differential   [*] output signal
Clk1                    [*]    output clock
Clk3, Clk3_b          Differential   [*]  sub-rate clock
LOC1                  Loss of input reference clock alarm-active high
LOC2                  Loss of  [*]  VCO output alarm-active high
LOC3                  Loss of PLL lock in   [*]  alarm-active high
Vterm_clk             Clock signal termination voltage
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   3. Module Specifications

      3.1. DC Power

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                                 Table 2 - DC Power Specifications
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
         Parameter                 Symbol           Min          Typ         Max          Units               Comments
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                         <C>                   <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>               <C>
Power Dissipation           Pdisp                                         10           (Watts)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Supply Voltages             Vcc1                  [*]          [*]          [*]        (Volts)           +7%
                                                                                                         -
                            Vcc2                  [*]          [*]          [*]        (Volts)           +7%
                                                                                                         -
                            Vee1                  [*]          [*]          [*]        (Volts)           +7%
                                                                                                         -
                            Vee2                  [*]          [*]          [*]        (Volts)           +5%
                                                                                                         -
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Draw                Icc1                                            [*]        (Milli amps)
                            Icc2                                            [*]        (Milli amps)
                            Iee1                                            [*]        (Milli amps)
                            Iee2                                            [*]        (Milli amps)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Power Supply Sequencing                                                                                  Module shall be insensitive
                                                                                                         to supply power-up and
                                                                                                         power-down sequencing or
                                                                                                         timing.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Power Failure Tolerance                                                                                  Failure of one or more
                                                                                                         supplies will not cause
                                                                                                         damage to module.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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   3.2. Data Inputs

<TABLE>
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                                              Table 3 - Data Receiver Specifications
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Parameter                   Symbol           Min       Typ       Max        Units                     Comments
===================================================================================================================================
<S>                           <C>                  <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>                  <C>
Input data rate                                    [*]       [*]       [*]      Mb/s                 128 Parallel channels
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input impedance               (impedence)_data     [*]                          (ohm)                Both to ground and (volts)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input decision threshold      (volts)_data         [*]                 [*]      (millivolts)         Set by (volts) input
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vth input impedance           (impedence)_Vth      [*]                          (ohm)                Both to ground and data inputs
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vth high end cutoff           F_high_Vth                               [*]      Hz                   3 dB down
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data input logic LOW          (volts)_data_low     [*]                          (millivolts)
threshold
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data input logic HIGH         (volts)_data_high                        [*]      (millivolts)
threshold
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input data levels                                  [*]                 [*]      (millivolts)         Each input to ground
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input data rise/fall times    (rise time)_data                                  (nanoseconds)
                              (fall time)_data                         [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data transmission line        (impedence)_data               [*]                (volts)
impedance on module
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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     3.3. Clock Inputs

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                              Table 4 - Clock Receiver Specifications
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Parameter                      Symbol                          Min  Typ  Max     Units              Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                                    <C>                                <C>  <C>  <C>   <C>             <C>
  Input clock rate                                                        [*]  [*]  [*]     MHz
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Input impedance                       (impedence)_clk                        [*]          (ohm)          Each input measured to
                                                                                                           Vterm_clk
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Differential Input impedance          (impedence)_clk_diff              [*]               (Kilo ohm)     Between differential
                                                                                                           inputs
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Clock HIGH level ("PECL")             (Volts)_clk_H                     [*]       [*]     (milli volts)  Each input to ground
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Clock LOW level ("PECL")              (Volts(_clk_L                     [*]       [*]     (milli volts)  Each input to ground
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Input clock over / under shoot                                                    [*]     (percent)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Clock termination voltage             (Volts)term_clk                   [*]  [*]  [*]     (milli volts)  Generated off-module
                                                                                                           and applied to Vterm-
                                                                                                           clk input
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Input clock rise/fall times           (risetime)_clk, (falltime)_clk              [*]    (nano seconds)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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      3.4. Input Timing

<TABLE>
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                                               Table 5 - Input Timing Specifications
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
         Parameter                 Symbol          Min         Typ         Max         Units             Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                         <C>                  <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>
Minimum required data to    T_setup                                                 ps         Last data stable to clock
clock setup time                                                        [*]                    transition. See timing diagram
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum required clock to   T_hold                                                  ps         Clock stable to first data
data hold time                                                          [*]                    transition. See timing diagram
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock - Data relationship                                                                      Low speed data shall be clocked into
                                                                                               the MUX/CMU module on the RISING
                                                                                                                         ------
                                                                                               edge of CLK_in
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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    3.5. High Speed Data Output

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                     Table 6 -- High Speed Data Output Specifications
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Parameter                    Symbol         Min    Typ   Max    Units                      Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                                  <C>            <C>    <C>   <C>    <C>                <C>
Output data rate                                           [*]          Gb/s               (input rate) * 128
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output connector                                           [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output coupling                                            [*]                             CML, centered at--600 (milli volts)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                    All outputs shall be able to withstand
                                                                                           an infinite duration short to ground
                                                                                           without sustaining damage.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output impedance                                           [*]          (ohm)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output return loss                   S22_data       [*]                 dB                 150 KHz less than or equal to F less than
                                                                                           -----------------------------------------
                                                                                           or equal to 11 GHz
                                                                                           ------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output return loss                   S22_data       [*]                 dB                 11 GHz less than or equal to F less than
                                                                                           ----------------------------------------
                                                                                           or equal to 16 GHz
                                                                                           ------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data output amplitude                (Volts)_data   [*]                 (milli volts)-p
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eye opening                                         [*]                 (milli volts)-p    Violation free for ITU-T STM-64 eye mask
                                                                                           scaled to 12.276 Gb/s
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output rise / fall time            (risetime)_data,                     Ps                 20- 80% See timing diagram
                                   (falltime)_data,        [*]   [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output overshoot, undershoot       Ovsh_data,                    [*]    % of (Volts) data  Goal of 5%
                                   Undrsh_data                                             See timing diagram
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output "eye" cross position        Eye_cross        [*]          [*]    % of (Volts) data  See timing diagram
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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     3.6. High Speed Clock Outputs
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                         Table 7 - High Speed Clock Output Specifications
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Parameter              Symbol                      Min   Typ    Max         Units                Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                          <C>                                 <C>   <C>    <C>    <C>               <C>
Output clock rate                                                      [*]           Gb/s              (input rate) * 128
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output connector                                                       [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output coupling                                                        [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                                All outputs shall be able to
                                                                                                       withstand an Infinite
                                                                                                       duration short to ground
                                                                                                       without sustaining damage.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output impedance                                                       [*]           (ohm)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output return loss           S22_clk                             [*]                 dB                12.0 GHz (less than or equal
                                                                                                       to) F (less than or equal
                                                                                                       to) 12.5 GHz
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clk1 output amplitude        volts_clk1                          [*]                 mVp-p
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output rise / fall time      (rise time)_clk, (fall time)_clk                 [*]    ps                20 - 80% See timing diagram
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock duty cycle             Dcyc                                [*]          [*]    %
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output overshoot, undershoot Ovsh_cl2G                                               % of (volts)_clk1 See timing diagram
                             Undrsh_c12G                                      [*]                      Goal of 5%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

     3.7. Temperature Sensors

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  Table 8 - Temperature Sensor Specifications
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Temp Sensor #1           [*]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Temp Sensor #2           [*]

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3.8.High Speed Output Timing

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<CAPTION>
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                                              Table 9 - High Speed Output Timing Specifications
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Parameter                Symbol        Min            Typ           Max         Units                 Comments
=================================================================================================================================
<S>                         <C>          <C>             <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Clk1 to Data delay           Tcd           [*]           [*]           [*]           ps            TBD.C case temperature
                                                                                                   Nominal supply voltages Over
                                                                                                   entire population of modules
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clk1 to Data delay variation Tcd_delta                                 [*1           ps            Tcd(max) - Tcd(min)
                                                                                                   For a given unit over time
                                                                                                   and worst case variation of
                                                                                                   temperature and supply voltage.

                                                                                                   All variation with temperature
                                                                                                   must be monotonic and repeatable.
</TABLE>

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     3.9. Sub-Rate Clock Outputs

<TABLE>
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                                                 Table 10 - Sub-Rate Clock Outputs
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Parameter         Symbol               Min              Typ          Max        Units                     Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                         <C>                  <C>              <C>          <C>        <C>           <C>
Frequency                                                           [*]                    MHz          (Input data rate) * 8
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output Coupling                                                     [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                                 All outputs shall be able
                                                                                                        to withstand an infinite
                                                                                                        duration short to ground
                                                                                                        without sustaining damage.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output Level                  (Volts)_c767_diff    [*]                                     (millivolts) Differential to 50(ohm)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock rise / fall time        (Rise Time)_c767/                                              ps           20 - 80%
                              (Rise Time)_c767     [*]                          [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock duty cycle              Dcyc_c767            [*]                          [*]        %            All clock outputs
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLK3 to CLK3_b differential   Tc767_skew                                                   ps
clock skew                                                                      [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock over / under shoot      Ovrsh_c767                                                   % of clock
                              Undrsh_c767                                       [*]        amplitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock output impedance        (impedence)_c767                      [*]                    (ohm)        Applies to Clk3 and Clk3_b
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<CAPTION>
     3.10.   Jitter Performance

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 Table 11 - Jitter Specifications
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Parameter         Symbol               Min              Typ          Max        Units                     Comments
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                         <C>                  <C>              <C>       <C>      <C>          <C>

Jitter Transfer Function    JTF                                             [*]      dB           DC to 10 KHz
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jitter Generation           JGEN                                            [*]      mUlp-p       50 KHz to 80 MHz
                                                                                                  Measurement technique - TBD
                                                                                                                          ---
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3.11.  Alarm Outputs

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                                           Table 12 -- LOC1, LOC2 Output Specifications
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Parameter                  Symbol                 Min      Typ    Max          Units              Comments
===================================================================================================================================
<S>                             <C>                    <C>      <C>    <C>       <C>                <C>
Logic HIGH level                (Volt)_LOC1_(High)     [*]      [*]    [*]       (millivolts)       CMOS compatible
                                (Volt)_L0C2_(High)
                                (Volt)_LOC3_(High)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Logic LOW level                 (Volt)_LOC1_(Low)                                (millivolts)       CMOS compatible
                                (Volt)_LOC2_(Low)      [*]             [*]
                                (Volt)_LOC3_(Low)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                             The LOC outputs shall be
                                                                                                    able to withstand an
                                                                                                    infinite duration short to
                                                                                                    ground without sustaining
                                                                                                    damage.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clk_in level for LOC1 activate                                  [*]              (millivolts)p-p    Differential
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cik_in level for LOC1 disable                                   [*]              (millivolts)p-p    Differential
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Activate / disable conditions                                                                       Internal threshold based on
for LOC2                                                                                            status of 767.3 MHz VCO output
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Frequency error for activation                                                   ppm                128:16 MUX PLL out of lock
of LOC3                                                                [*]                          condition
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LOC1, LOC2, LOC3 activate /     T_LOC1,
disable time                    T_LOC2,                                [*]       (micro)s           Alarms are active HIGH
                                T_LOC3
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

     3.12.     Miscellaneous

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                                             Table 13 -- Miscellaneous Specifications
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Parameter                  Symbol                 Min      Typ    Max          Units              Comments
===================================================================================================================================
<S>                             <C>                    <C>      <C>    <C>       <C>                <C>
Lifetime                                               [*]                       Years
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Failure Rate                                                           [*]       FIT                FIT = Failures in 10/9/ hours
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Environmental Requirements                             [*]                                          Supplied by TSSL Exceptions
                                                                                                    granted on case by case basis.
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            [*]

4.   Mechanical Requirements

     4.1 Module I/O Placement

         The sub-rate clocks and all low speed signals (data, clock, control,
         power) shall be connected to the module through [*]
         [*].       ). Figure 4 shows a rough diagram of the module I/O layout.
         For exact details, see the appropriate mechanical drawing.

                        [*]

                        [*]

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4.2. Input Bit Ordering

     The required bit order at the [*]      inputs is affected by the fact that
       the input bit stream is first multiplexed  [*]            [*]. Assuming
       that the desired output bit order (    [*]    ) is:
       [*]

     The bits shall appear at the module's low speed parallel data inputs in
     the order shown in Table 13. The Clk_in and Clk_in_b signals appear in the
     middle of this field between bits     [*]     . The layout of the module's
     IC's, substrate and connector shall be such that all of the low speed data
     signals are located as shown in figure 4. This assures that the required
     bit order can be transported from the FEC circuitry to the MUX/CMU module
     via a single layer PWB without crossovers.

                         Table 13 - Input Bit Ordering

----------
  D000
----------
  D016
----------
  D032
----------
  D048
----------
  D064
----------
  D080
----------
  D096
----------
  D112
----------
  D001
----------
  D017
----------
  D033
----------
  D049
----------
  D065
----------
  D081
----------
  D097
----------
  D113
----------
  D002
----------
  ----
----------
  D003
----------
  ----
----------
  D004
----------
  ----
----------
  D005
----------
  ----
----------
  D006
----------
  ----
----------
  D007
----------
  ----
----------
  D119
----------
  Clk_in_b
----------
  Clk_in
----------
  D008
----------
  ----
----------
  D009
----------
  ----
----------
  D010
----------
  ----
----------
  D011
----------
  ----
----------
  D012
----------
  ----
----------
  D013
----------
  ----
----------
  D014
----------
  ----
----------
  D015
----------
  D031
----------
  D047
----------
  D063
----------
  D079
----------
  D095
----------
  D111
----------
  D127
----------

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4.3. Thermal Management

     The primary heat removal method shall be conduction through the module's
     bottom plate that will be attached to an appropriate heat sink.

4.4. Product Marking

     TBD
     ---

5.   Product Documentation

     5.1. Test Results

     TBD
     ---

     5.2. Warranty Information

     TBD
     ---

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                          Component Specification for

                                   [*]
                                   [*]

                      ----------------------------------

                      This document is TSSL Proprietary.
              Use pursuant to Company instructions and applicable
                           Non-Disclosure Agreements

Revision History

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Issue #     Date      Author               Reason for Re-issue
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>        <C>      <C>         <C>
1          [*]      [*]         Initial Release
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2          [*]      [*]         Spec. negotiation
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3          [*]      [*]         Spec. negotiation
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4          [*]      [*]         Module drawing update
                                Block diagram labeling
                                Vterm bypass
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5          [*]      [*]         Reduce minimum [*]
                                Modified specs on alarm outputs
                                Moved sub-rate clock outputs from SMB
                                  connectors to parallel connector
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6          [*]      [*]         Add +5 (volts) supply
                                Change levels and impedance of low speed data.
                                Change levels and impedance of low speed clocks
                                Added rise/fall time for input low speed signals
                                Change CLK3 over/under shoot to 10%
                                Spec'd CLK3 output impedance
                                Spec'd temperature sensors
                                Spec'd connector type
                                Spec'd module thickness
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7          [*]      [*]         Removed Data_b output
                                Removed Clk1 output
                                Added LOC3 alarm
                                Updated supply voltages and currents
                                Changed levels of sub-rate clock outputs.
                                Removed output timing specs
                                General clean up.
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     Tyco Submarine Systems, Ltd                                         Issue 7
     [*]                                              TSSL Part Number [*]

           [*]
----------------------------------------

1.   General Description

     1.1. This module accepts [*]                     each and one differential
             clock at [*]      . It performs the following functions:

             .  Uses the input clock as reference to synthesize a [*] clock

             .  Multiplexes the input data           [*]
                    [*]

             .  Uses the [*]
                    [*]

             .  Multiplexes the internal rails    [*]                signal

     1.2. The module produces the following output signals:

             .  [*]      output signal

             .  [*]         differential sub-rate clock

             .  [*]           alarm signals

 2.  Block Diagram and I/O Definitions

                           [*]

                                     [*]

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                       Table 1 - I/O Signal Descriptions

Signal                    Description
D\\QOO\\ - D\\127\\          [*]    input data
(volts)th_data            Input data threshold adjustment
Clk_in, Clk_in_b          Differential [*]   input clock
(volts)cc1                DC power supply
(volts)cc2                DC power supply
(volts)ee1                DC power supply
(volts)ee2                DC power supply
Data                      Differential [*]     output signal
Clk3, Clk_b               Differential [*]      sub-rate clock
LOC1                      Loss of input reference clock alarm - active high
LOC2                      Loss of [*]    VCO output alarm - active high
LOC3                      Loss of PLL lock in [*]    alarm - active high
(volts)term_clk           Clock input termination voltage
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3.   Module Specifications

     3.1. DC Power

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                            Table 2 - DC Power Specifications
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Parameter                  Symbol   Min       Typ       Max          Units       Comments
==========================================================================================================================
Power Dissipation             Pdisp                [*]      [*]          Watts
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                           <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>          <C>         <C>
Supply Voltages               Vcc1      [*]       [*]       [*]          Volts       +7%
                                                                                     -
                              Vcc2      [*]       [*]       [*]          Volts       +7%
                                                                                     -
                              Vee1      [*]       [*]       [*]          Volts       +7%
                                                                                     -
                              Vee2      [*]       [*]       [*]          Volts       +5%
                                                                                     -
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Current Draw                  Icc1                          [*]          milliAmps
                              Icc2                          [*]          milliAmps
                              Iee1                          [*]          milliAmps
                              Iee2                          [*]          milliAmps
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Power Supply Sequencing                                                              Module shall be insensitive to supply
                                                                                     power-up and power-down sequencing
                                                                                     or timing.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Power Failure Tolerance                                                              Failure of one or more supplies will
                                                                                     not cause damage to module.
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     3.2. Data Inputs

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                            Table 3 - Data Receiver Specifications
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Parameter                  Symbol             Min       Typ      Max     Units             Comments
===============================================================================================================================
<S>                            <C>                <C>       <C>      <C>     <C>               <C>
Input data rate                                   [*]       [*]      [*]     Mb/s              128 Parallel channels
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input impedance              (impedence)_data     [*]                        (kiloohm)         Both to ground and Vth
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input decision threshold     (volts)th_data       [*]                [*]     (millivolts)      Set by Vth input
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vth input impedance          (impedence)_th       [*]                        (kiloohm)         Both to ground and data inputs
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vth high end cutoff           F_high_Vth                             [*]     Hz                3 dB down
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data input logic LOW
threshold                    (impedence)_data_L   [*]                        (millivolts)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data input logic HIGH
threshold                    (impedance)_data_H                      [*]     (millivolts)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input data levels                                 [*]                [*]     (millivolts)      each input to ground
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input data rise/fall times   (risetime)_data,                        [*]     (nanoseconds)
                             (fulltime)_data
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data transmission line       (impedence)_data               [*]              (ohm)
impedance on module
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     3.3. Clock inputs

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                 Table 4- Clock Receiver Specifications
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Parameter                   Symbol                 MIN   Typ    Max            Units                Comments
=================================================================================================================================
<S>                            <C>                     <C>   <C>    <C>        <C>             <C>
Input clock rate                                       [*]   [*]    [*]        (Mega hertz)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input impedance               (impedence)_clk                [*]               (ohm)           Each input measured to Vterm _clk
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Differential input impedance  (impedence)_clk_diff     [*]                     (Kilo ohm)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock HIGH level ("PECL")     (volts)_clk_high         [*]          [*]        (milli volts)   Each input to ground
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock LOW level ("PECL")      (volts)_clk_low          [*]          [*]        (milli volts)   Each input to ground
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input clock over/ under shoot                                       [*]        %
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock termination voltage     (Volt)sterm_clk          [*]   [*]    [*]        (milli volts)   General off-module and applied
                                                                                               to Vterm_clk input
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Input clock rise/fall times   (Risetime)_clk,
                              (fulltime)_clk                        [*]        (nano seconds)
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     3.4. Input Timing

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                          Table 5 - Input Timing Specifications
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Parameter              Symbol   Min       Typ       Max          Units        Comments
==========================================================================================================================
<S>                           <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>          <C>         <C>
Minimum required data to      T_setup                       [*]          ps          Last data stable to clock transition.
clock setup time                                                                     See timing diagram
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum required clock to     T_hold                        [*]          ps          Clock stable to First data
data hold time                                                                       transition. See timing diagram
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock - Data relationship                                                            Low speed data shall be clocked into
                                                                                     the MUX/CMU module on the RISING edge
                                                                                                               ------
                                                                                     of CLK_in
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     3.5. High Speed Data Output

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                      Table 6 -- High Speed Data Output Specifications
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      Parameter                     Symbol         Min   Typ    Max     Units                       Comments
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                               <C>             <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>                 <C>
Output data rate                                         [*]            Gb/s               (input rate)* 128
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output connector                                         [*]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output coupling                                          [*]                               CML, centered at -600 m(Volts)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                    All outputs shall be able to withstand
                                                                                           an infinite duration short to ground
                                                                                           without sustaining damage.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output impedance                                         [*]           (ohm)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output return loss             S22_data            [*]                 dB                  150 KHz ** F ** 10.0 GHz
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output return loss             S22_data            [*]                 dB                  10.0 GHz ** F ** 16 GHz
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data output amplitude          (Volts)_data        [*]          [*]    (millivolts)p-p
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Data eye opening                                   [*]                 (millivolts)p-p     Violation free for ITU-T STM-64 eye mask
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output rise / fall time        (rise time)_data,                [*]    ps                  20-80% See timing diagram
                               (fall time)_data
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output overshoot, undershoot   Ovsh_data,                       [*]    % of (Volts)_data   See timing diagram
                               Undrsh_data
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output "eye" cross position    Eye_cross           [*]          [*]    % of (Volts)_data   See timing diagram
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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** = (less than or equals to)

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     3.6.  Temperature Sensors

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                 Table 7 -- Temperature Sensor Specifications
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Temp Sensor #1               [*]
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Temp Sensor #2               [*]

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     3.7. Sub-Rate Clock Outputs

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                                         Table 8- Sub-Rate Clock Outputs
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          Parameter              Symbol           Min        Typ          Max        Units               Comments
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                        <C>                    <C>         <C>          <C>        <C>              <C>
Frequency                                                    [*]                     (mega hertz)     (Input data rate) 8
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output Coupling                                              [*]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                               All outputs shall be able to
                                                                                                      withstand an infinite duration
                                                                                                      short to ground without
                                                                                                      sustaining damage.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Output Level                volts_c622_diff       [*]                                (milli volts)    Differential to 50 (ohm)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock rise/fall time        rise time_c622/       [*]                    [*]         ps                20-80%
                            fall time_c622
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock duty cycle                Dcyc_c622         [*]                    [*]         %                 All clock outputs
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLK3 to CLK3_b differential     Tc622_skew                               [*]         ps
clock skew
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock over/under shoot           Ovrsh_c622                              [*]        % of clock         Applies to Clk3 and Clk3_b
                                 Undrsh_c622                                        amplitude          Goal of 5%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clock output impedance      Impedence_c767                    [*]                    (ohm)              Applies to Clk3 and Clk3_b
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<CAPTION>

     3.8. Jitter Performance
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                                                      Table 9- Jitter Specifications
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          Parameter              Symbol           Min        Typ          Max        Units               Comments
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                             <C>              <C>         <C>          <C>        <C>              <C>
Jitter Transfer Function         JTF                                      [*]        dB               DC to 10 (Kilo hertz)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jitter Generation                JGEN                                     [*]        mUlp-p           50 (Kilo hertz) to 80 (Mega
                                                                                                      hertz Measurement technique-
                                                                                                      TBD
                                                                                                      ----
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     3.9. Alarm Outputs

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                              Table 10- LOC1, LOC2 Output Specifications
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Parameter              Symbol         Min        Typ        Max        Units                   Comments
====================================================================================================================================
<S>                            <C>             <C>        <C>        <C>     <C>                <C>
Logic HIGH level               volts_LOC1_High                               (millivolts)       CMOS compatible
                               volts_LOC2_High  [*]         [*]        [*]
                               volts_LOC3_High
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Logic LOW level                volts_LOC1_Low                                      (millivolts)       CMOS compatible
                               volts_LOC2_Low   [*]                    [*]
                               volts_LOC3_Low
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Short Circuit Tolerance                                                                         The LOC outputs shall be able to
                                                                                                withstand an infinite duration short
                                                                                                to ground without sustaining damage.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clk_in level for LOC1 activate                              [*]              (millivolts)p-p    Differential
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clk_in level for LOC1 disable                               [*]              (millivolts)p-p    Differential
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Activate / disable conditions                                                                   Internal threshold based on status
for LOC2                                                                                        of 622.08 (Mega hertz) VCO output
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Frequency error for activation
of LOC3                                                               [*]    ppm                128:16 MUX PLL out of lock condition
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LOC1, LOC2, LOC3 activate/     T_LOC1,                                       (mirco seconds)    Alarms are active HIGH
disable time                   T_LOC2                                 [*]
                               T_LOC3
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<CAPTION>

     3.10    Miscellaneous
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                                                Table 11- Miscellaneous Specifications
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          Parameter              Symbol         Min        Typ        Max        Units                   Comments
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                              <C>            <C>        <C>       <C>     <C>               <C>
Lifetime                                       [*]                           Years
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Failure Rate                                                          [*]    FIT                 FIT= Failures in 10//9// hours
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Environmental Requirements                     [*]                                               Supplied by TSSL Exceptions granted
                                                                                                 on case by case basis.
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                                                                         Issue 7
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            [*]

4.   Mechanical Requirements

     4.1. Module I/O Placement

          The sub-rate clocks and all low speed signals (data, clock, control,
          power) shall be connected to the module through       [*]
          [*]      ). Figure 4 shows a rough diagram of the module I/O layout.
          For exact details, see the appropriate mechanical drawing.

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            [*]

4.2. Input Bit Ordering

     The required bit order at the    [*]    inputs is affected by the fact
     that
      [*]       [*]        . Assuming that the desired output bit order (at [*]
      )
      is:       [*]

     The bits shall appear at the module's low speed parallel data inputs in the
     order shown in Table 13. The Clk_in and Clk_in_b signals appear in the
     middle of this field between bits D\\119\\ and D\\008\\. The layout of the
     module's IC's, substrate and connector shall be such that all of the low
     speed data signals are located as shown in figure 4. This assures that the
     required bit order can be transported from the FEC circuitry to the MUX/CMU
     module via a single layer PWB without crossovers.

                        Table 13 -- Input Bit Ordering

-----------------
D000
-----------------
D016
-----------------
D032
-----------------
D048
-----------------
D064
-----------------
D080
-----------------
D096
-----------------
D112
-----------------
D001
-----------------
D017
-----------------
D033
-----------------
D049
-----------------
D065
-----------------
D081
-----------------
D097
-----------------
D113
-----------------
D002
-----------------
----
-----------------
D003
-----------------
----
-----------------
D004
-----------------
----
-----------------
D005
-----------------
----
-----------------
D006
-----------------
----
-----------------
D007
-----------------
----
-----------------
D119
-----------------
Clk_in_b
-----------------
Clk_in
-----------------
D008
-----------------
----
-----------------
D009
-----------------
----
-----------------
D010
-----------------
----
-----------------
D011
-----------------
----
-----------------
D012
-----------------
----
-----------------
D013
-----------------
----
-----------------
D014
-----------------
----
-----------------
D015
-----------------
D031
-----------------
D047
-----------------
D063
-----------------
D079
-----------------
D095
-----------------
D111
-----------------
D127
-----------------

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     4.3. Thermal Management

          The primary heat removal method shall be conduction through the
          module's base plate (non-component side) that will be attached to an
          appropriate heat sink.

     4.4. Product Marking

          TBD
          ---

5.   Product Documentation

     5.1. Test Results

          TBD
          ---

     5.2. Warranty Information

          TBD
          ---

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<PAGE>

EXHIBIT C
SCHEDULE
AGREEMENT

                                      [*]

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               Exchange Commission. Asterisks denote omissions.BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT

Borrower:  THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY             Lender:  Inland Northwest Bank
        6302 SOUTH CORKERY EXTENSION ROAD                  421 W. Riverside Ave.
        SPOKANE, WA 99223                                  Spokane, WA 99201

THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated June 1, 2000, is made and executed between
THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY ("Borrower") and Inland Northwest Bank ("Lender") on
the following terms and conditions. Borrower has received prior commercial loans
from Lender or has applied to Lender for a commercial loan or loans or other
financial accommodations, including those which may be described on any exhibit
or schedule attached to this Agreement ("Loan"). Borrower understands and agrees
that: (A) in granting, renewing, or extending any Loan, Lender is relying upon
Borrower's representations, warranties, and agreements as set forth in this
Agreement, and (B) all such Loans shall be and remain subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.

TERM. This Agreement shall be effective as of June 1. 2000, and shall continue
in full force and effect until such time as all of Borrower's Loans in favor of
Lender have been paid in full, in principal, interest, costs, expenses,
attorneys' fees, and other fees and charges, or until June 1, 2005.

    Collateral Records. Borrower does now, and al all times hereafter shall,
keep correct and accurate records of the Collateral, all of which records shall
be available to Lender or Lender's representative upon demand for inspection and
copying at any reasonable time.The above is an accurate and complete list of all
locations at which Borrower keeps or maintains business records concerning
Borrower's collateral.

    Collateral Schedules. Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, Borrower shall execute and deliver to Lender schedules of in form and
substance satisfactory to the Lender. Thereafter supplemental schedules shall be
delivered according to the following schedule:

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE. Lender's obligation to make the initial
Advance and each subsequent Advance under this Agreement shall be subject to the
fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in this
Agreement and in the Related Documents.

    Loan Documents. Borrower shall provide to Lender the following documents for
the Loan: (1) the Note; (2) Security Agreements granting to Lender security
interests in the Collateral; (3) financing statements perfecting Lender's
Security Interests; (4) evidence of insurance as required below; (5) together
with all such Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all in form
and substance satisfactory to Lender and Lender's counsel.

    Borrower's Authorization. Borrower shall have provided in form and substance
satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly authorizing the
execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the Related Documents. In
addition, Borrower shall have provided such other resolutions, authorizations,
documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may require.

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    Payment of Fees and Expenses. Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees,
charges, and other expenses which are then due and payable as specified in this
Agreement or any Relate Document.

    Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties set forth
in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document or certificate
delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct.

    No Event of Default. There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a
condition which would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement or
under any Related Document.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as
of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement of loan
proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan,
and at all times any Indebtedness exists:

    Organization. Borrower is a corporation for profit which is, and at all
times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and
by virtue of the laws of Borrower's state of incorporation. Borrower is duly
authorized to transact business in all other states in which Borrower is doing
business, having obtained all necessary filings, governmental licenses and
approvals for each state in which Borrower is doing business. Specifically,
Borrower is, and at all times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign corporation
in all stales in which the failure to so quality would have a material adverse
effect on its business or financial condition. Borrower has the full power and
authority to own its properties and to transact the business in which it is
presently engaged or presently proposes to engage. Borrower maintains an office
at 6302 SOUTH CORKERY EXTENSION ROAD, SPOKANE, WA 99223. Unless Borrower has
designated otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which
Borrower keeps its books and records including its records concerning the
Collateral. Borrower will notify Lender of any change in the location of
Borrower's principal office. Borrower shall do all things necessary to preserve
and to keep in full force and effect its existence, rights and privileges, and
shall comply with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and
decrees of any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court applicable
to Borrower and Borrower's business activities.

    Assumed Business Names. Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or
filings required by law relating to all assumed business names used by Borrower.
Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is a complete list of all assumed
business names under which Borrower does business: None.

Authorization. Borrower's execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement
and all the Related Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action
by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a violation of, or constitute a
default under (1) any provision of Borrower's articles of incorporation or
organization, or bylaws, or any agreement or other instrument binding upon
Borrower or (2) any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or order
applicable to Borrower or to Borrower's properties.

    Financial Information. Each of Borrower's financial statements supplied to
Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower's financial condition as of the
date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse change in
Borrower's financial condition subsequent to the date of the most recent

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financial statement supplied to Lender. Borrower has no material contingent
obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements.

    Legal Effect. This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument Or agreement
Borrower is required to give under this Agreement when delivered will
constitute, legal, valid, and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable
against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms.

    Hazardous Substances. Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in
writing. Borrower represents and warrants that: (1) During the period of
Borrower's ownership of Borrower's Collateral, there has been no use,
generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened
release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under, about or from any of
the Collateral. (2) Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that
there has been (a) any breach or violation of any Environmental Laws; (b) any
use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or
threatened release of any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from the
Collateral by any prior owners or occupants of any of the Collateral; or (c) any
actual or threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any person relating to
such matters. (3) Neither Borrower nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other
authorized user of any of the Collateral shall use, generate, manufacture,
store, treat, dispose of or release any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or
from any of the Collateral; and any such activity shall be conducted in
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances, including without limitation all Environmental Laws. Borrower
authorizes Lender and its agents to enter upon the Collateral to make such
inspections and tests as Lender may deem appropriate to determine compliance of
the Collateral with this section of the Agreement. Any inspections or tests made
by Lender shall be at Borrower's expense and for Lender's purposes only and
shall not be construed to create any responsibility or liability on the part of
Lender to Borrower or to any other person. The representations and warranties
contained herein are based on Borrower's due diligence in investigating the
Collateral for hazardous waste and hazardous substances. Borrower hereby (1)
releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or
contribution in the event Borrower becomes liable for cleanup or other costs
under any such laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, and
expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer resulting
from a breach of this section of the Agreement or as a consequence of any use,
generation, manufacture, storage, disposal. release or threatened release of a
hazardous waste or substance on the properties. The provisions of this section
of the Agreement, including the obligation to indemnify, shall survive the
payment of the Indebtedness and the termination, expiration or satisfaction of
this Agreement and shall not be affected by Lender's acquisition of any interest
in any of the Collateral, whether by foreclosure or otherwise.

    Litigation and Claims. No litigation, claim, investigation, administrative
proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Borrower
is pending or threatened, and no other event has occurred which may materially
adversely affect Borrower's financial condition or properties, other than
litigation, claims, or other events, if any, that have been disclosed to and
acknowledged by Lender in writing.

    Taxes. To the best of Borrower's knowledge, all of Borrower's tax returns
and reports that are or were required to be filed, have been filed, and all

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taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been paid in full, except
those presently being or to be contested by Borrower in good faith in the
ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have been provided.

    Information. All information heretofore or contemporaneously herewith
furnished by Borrower to Lender for the purposes of or in connection with this
Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby is, and all information
hereafter furnished by or on behalf of Borrower to Lender will be true and
accurate in every material respect on the date as of which such information is
dated or certified; and none of such information is or will be incomplete by
omitting to state any material fact necessary to make such information not
misleading.

    Lien Priority. Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in writing.
Borrower has not entered into or granted any Security Agreements, or permitted
the filing or attachment of any Security Interests on or affecting any of the
Collateral directly or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower's Loan and
Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be superior to Lender's
Security Interests and rights in and to such

    Collateral.

    Binding Effect. This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements (if any),
and all Related Documents are binding upon the signers thereof, as well as upon
their successors, representatives and assigns, and are legally enforceable in
accordance with their respective terms.

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long
as this Agreement remains in effect, Borrower will:

    Notices of Claims and Litigation. Promptly inform Lender in writing of (1)
all material adverse changes in Borrower's financial condition, and (2) all
existing and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative
proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which could
materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial condition
of any Guarantor.

    Financial Records. Maintain its books and records in accordance with GAAP,
applied on a consistent basis, and permit Lender to examine and audit Borrower's
books and records at all reasonable times.

   Financial Statements. Furnish Lender with the following:

      (1) Annual Statements. As soon as available, but in no event later than
one-hundred-twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year, Borrower's
balance sheet and income statement for the year ended, audited by a certified
public accountant satisfactory to Lender.

      (2) Interim Statements. As soon as available, but in no event later than
thirty (30) days after the end of each month, Borrower's balance sheet and
profit and loss statement for the period ended, prepared by Borrower.

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      (3) Tax Returns. As soon as available, but in no event later than thirty
(30) days after the applicable filing date for the lax reporting period ended,
Federal and other governmental tax returns, prepared by Borrower.

    All financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be
prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and certified
by Borrower as being true and correct.

    Additional Information. Furnish such additional information and statements,
as Lender may request from lime to time.

    Insurance. Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability
insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to
Borrower's properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and with
insurance companies acceptable to Lender, Borrower, upon request of Lender, will
deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in
form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be
cancelled or diminished without at least ten (10) days prior written notice to
Lender. Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that
coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission
or default of Borrower or any other person. In connection with all policies
covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the
Loans, Borrower will provide Lender with such lender's loss payable or other
endorsements as Lender may require.

    Insurance Reports. Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on
each existing insurance policy showing such information as Lender may reasonably
request, including without limitation the following: (1) the name of the
insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the properties
insured; (5) the then current property values on the basis of which insurance
has been obtained, and the manner of determining those values; and (6) the
expiration date of the policy. In addition, upon request of Lender (however not
more often than annually), Borrower will have an independent appraiser
satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the actual cash value or
replacement cost of any Collateral. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by
Borrower.

    Other Agreements. Comply with all terms and conditions of all other
agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower and any other
party and notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in connection with
any other such agreements.

    Loan Proceeds. Use all Loan proceeds solely for Borrower's business
operations, unless specifically consented to the contrary by Lender in writing.

    Taxes, Charges and Liens. Pay and discharge when due all of its indebtedness
and obligations, including without limitation all assessments, taxes,
governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind and nature, imposed upon
Borrower or its properties, income, or profits, prior to the dale on which
penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a
lien or charge upon any of Borrower's properties, income, or profits.

    Performance. Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms,
conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in the Related
Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower and

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Lender. Borrower shall notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in
connection with any agreement.

    Operations. Maintain executive and management personnel with substantially
the same qualifications and experience as the present executive and management
personnel; provide written notice to Lender of any change in executive and
management personnel; conduct its business affairs in a reasonable and prudent
manner.

    Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Comply with all laws, ordinances,
and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all governmental authorities
applicable to the conduct of Borrower's properties, businesses and operations,
and to the use or occupancy of the Collateral, including without limitation, the
Americans With Disabilities Act. Borrower may contest in good faith any such
law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding,
including appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has notified Lender in
writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender's sole opinion, Lender's
interests in the Collateral are not jeopardized. Lender may require Borrower to
post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender, to
protect Lender's interest.

    Inspection. Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to
inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or Loans and Borrower's other
properties and to examine or audit Borrower's books, accounts, and records and
to make copies and memoranda of Borrower's books, accounts, and records. If
Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records (including without
limitation computer generated records and computer software programs for the
generation of such records) in the possession of a third party, Borrower, upon
request of Lender, shall notify such party to permit Lender free access to such
records al all reasonable limes and to provide Lender with copies of any records
it may request, all al Borrower's expense.

    Compliance Certificates. Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender
at least annually and at the lime of each disbursement of Loan proceeds, with a
certificate executed by Borrower's chief financial officer. or other officer or
person acceptable to Lender, certifying that the representations and warranties
set forth in this Agreement are true and correct as of the date of the
certificate and further certifying that, as of the date of the certificate, no
Event of Default exists under this Agreement.

    Environmental Compliance and Reports. Borrower shall comply in all respects
with any and all Environmental Laws; not cause or permit to exist, as a result
of an intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part or on
the part of any third party, on property owned and/or occupied by Borrower, any
environmental activity where damage may result to the environment, unless such
environmental activity is pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a
permit issued by the appropriate federal. state or local governmental
authorities; shall furnish to Lender promptly and in any event within thirty
(30) days after receipt thereof a copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation,
directive, letter or other communication from any governmental agency or
instrumentality concerning any intentional or unintentional action or omission
on Borrower's part in connection with any environmental activity whether or not
there is damage to the environment and/or other natural resources.

    Additional Assurances. Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory
notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, assignments, financing

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statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender or its
attorneys may reasonably request to evidence and secure the Loans and to perfect
all Security Interests.

RECOVERY OF ADDITIONAL COSTS. If the imposition of or any change in any law,
rule, regulation or guideline, or the interpretation or application of any
thereof by any court or administrative or governmental authority (including any
request or policy not having the force of law) shall impose, modify or make
applicable any taxes (except federal, state or local income or franchise taxes
imposed on Lender), reserve requirements, capital adequacy requirements or other
obligations which would (A) increase the cost to Lender for extending or
maintaining the credit facilities to which this Agreement relates, (8) reduce
the amounts payable to Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents, or
(C) reduce the rate of return on Lender's capital as a consequence of Lender's
obligations with respect to the credit facilities to which this Agreement
relates, then Borrower agrees to pay Lender such additional amounts as will
compensate Lender therefor, within five (5) days after Lender's written demand
for such payment, which demand shall be accompanied by an explanation of such
imposition or charge and a calculation in reasonable detail of the additional
amounts payable by Borrower, which explanation and calculations shall be
conclusive in the absence of manifest error.

LENDER'S MPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would
materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if Borrower fails to
comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including
but not limited to Borrower's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts
Borrower is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related
Documents, Lender on Borrower's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) lake
any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to
discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and
other claims, at any time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all
costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving any Collateral All such
expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear
interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by
Lender to the date of repayment by Borrower. All such expenses will become a
part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand;
(B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable
with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any
applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be
treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's
maturity. Any Collateral also will secure payment of these amounts. Such right
shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be
entitled upon Default.

NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this
Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of
Lender:

    Indebtedness and Liens. (1) Except for trade debt incurred in the normal
course of business and indebtedness to Lender contemplated by this Agreement,

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create, incur or assume indebtedness for borrowed money, including capital
leases. (2) sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security
interest in, or encumber any of Borrower's assets (except as allowed as
Permitted Liens), or (3) sell with recourse any of Borrower's accounts, except
to Lender.

    Transfer and Liens. Fail to continue to own all of Borrower's assets, except
for routine transfers, use or depletion in the ordinary course of Borrower's
business. Borrower agrees not to create or grant to any person, except Lender,
any lien, security interest, encumbrance, cloud on title, mortgage, pledge or
similar interest in any of Borrower's property, even in the ordinary course of
Borrower's business. Borrower agrees not to sell, convey, grant, lease, give,
contribute, assign, or otherwise transfer any of Borrower's assets, except for
sales of inventory or leases of goods in the ordinary course of Borrower's
business.

    Continuity of Operations. (1) Engage in any business activities
substantially different than those in which Borrower is presently engaged, (2)
cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or consolidate with any
other entity, change its name, dissolve or transfer or sell Collateral out of
the ordinary course of business, or (3) pay any dividends on Borrower's stock
(other than dividends payable in its stock), provided, however that
notwithstanding the foregoing, but only so long as no Event of Default has
occurred and is continuing or would result from the payment of dividends, if
Borrower is a "Subchapter S Corporation" (as defined in the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended), Borrower may pay cash dividends on its stock to its
shareholders from time to time in amounts necessary to enable the shareholders
to pay income taxes and make estimated income tax payments to satisfy their
liabilities under federal and state law which arise solely from their status as
Shareholders of a Subchapter S Corporation because of their ownership of shares
of Borrower's stock, or purchase or retire any of Borrower's outstanding shares
or alter or amend Borrower's capital structure.

    Loans, Acquisitions and Guaranties. (1) Loan, invest in or advance money or
assets, (2) purchase, create or acquire any interest in any other enterprise or
entity, or (3) incur any obligation as surety or guarantor other than in the
ordinary course of business.

    Cessation of Advances. If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan to
Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, Lender
shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if:
(1) Borrower or any Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or
any of the Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any
Guarantor has with Lender; (2) Borrower or any Guarantor dies, becomes
incompetent or becomes insolvent. files a petition in bankruptcy or similar
proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt; (3) there occurs a material adverse
change in Borrower's financial condition, in the financial condition of any
Guarantor, or in the value of any Collateral securing any Loan; or (4) any
Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit, modify or revoke such
Guarantor's guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with Lender.

RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a
right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with Lender (whether checking,
savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds
jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower may open in the future.

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However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts
for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the
extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the
Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to
administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's
charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this
Agreement:

    Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Loan.

    Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term,
obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the
Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant
or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower.

    False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf under this Agreement,
the Note, or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material
respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or
misleading at any time thereafter.

    Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a
going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for
any part of Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors,
any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any
bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.

    Defective Collateralization. This Agreement Or any of the Related Documents
ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral
document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time
and for any reason.

    Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession
or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency
against any collateral securing the Loan. This includes a garnishment of any of
Borrower's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this
Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as
to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the
creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of
the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a
surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined
by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the
dispute.

    Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect
to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or any Guarantor dies or becomes
incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any
Guaranty of the Indebtedness . In the event of a death, Lender, at its option,
may, but shall not be required to, permit the Guarantor's estate to assume
unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a manner
satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure any Event of Default.

    Change in Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%) or
more of the common stock of Borrower.

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    Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Loan
is impaired.

    Right to Cure. II any default, other than a default on Indebtedness, is
curable and if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, has not been given a
notice of a similar default within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be
cured (and no Event of Default will have occurred) if Borrower or Grantor, as
the case may be, after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of
such default: (1) cure the default within ten (10) days; or (2) if the cure
requires more than ten (10) days, immediately initiate steps which Lender deems
in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter
continue and complete all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce
compliance as soon as reasonably practical.

EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT. If any Event of Default shall occur, except where
otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Related Documents, all commitments
and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any
other agreement immediately will terminate (including any obligation to make
further Loan Advances or disbursements), and, at Lender's option, all
Indebtedness immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any
kind to Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type
described in the "insolvency" subsection above, such acceleration shall be
automatic and not optional. In addition, Lender shall have all the rights and
remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or
otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights
and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or
concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit
of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to
perform an obligation of Borrower or of any Grantor shall not affect Lender's
right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. In addition to annual financial statements and tax
returns from the Borrower, Bank also requires annual financial statements and
income tax returns from the Guarantors.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of
this Agreement:

    Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes
the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set
forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall
be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought
to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.

    Attorneys' Fees; Expenses. Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of
Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's attorneys' fees and Lender's
legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement.
Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Borrower
shall pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include
Lender's attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit,
including attorneys' fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings
(including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction),
appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Borrower also
shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the
court.
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    Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience
purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions or
this Agreement.

    Consent to Loan Participation. Borrower agrees and consents to Lender's sale
or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation interests in the
Loan to one or more purchasers, whether related or unrelated to Lender. Lender
may provide, without any limitation whatsoever. to any one or more purchasers,
or potential purchasers, any information or knowledge Lender may have about
Borrower or about any other matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby
waives any rights to privacy Borrower may have with respect to such matters.
Borrower additionally waives any and all notices of sale of participation
interests, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such participation
interests. Borrower also agrees that the purchasers of any such participation
interests will be considered as the absolute owners of such interests in the
Loan and will have all the rights granted under the participation agreement or
agreements governing the sale of such participation interests. Borrower further
waives all rights of offset or counterclaim that it may have now or later
against Lender or against any purchaser of such a participation interest and
unconditionally agrees that either Lender or such purchaser may enforce
Borrower's obligation under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency
of any holder of any interest in the Loan. Borrower further agrees that the
purchaser of any such participation interests may enforce its interests
irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that Borrower may have against
Lender.

    Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by, construed and enforced in
accordance with federal law and the laws of the State of Washington. This
Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Washington.

    Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's
request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of SPOKANE County, State of
Washington.

    No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights
under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by
Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall
operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a
provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of
Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any
other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of
dealing between Lender and Borrower, or between Lender and any Grantor, shall
constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Borrower's or any
Grantor's, obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of
Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender
in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances
where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or
withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.

    Notices. Subject to applicable law, and except for notice required or
allowed by law to be given in another manner, any notice required to be given
under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when
actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise
required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier,

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or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class,
certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown
near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for
notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other
parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's
address. For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep Lender informed at all
limes of Borrower's current address. Subject to applicable law, and except for
notice required or allowed by law to be given in another manner, if there is
more than one Borrower, any notice given by Lender to any Borrower is deemed to
be notice given to all Borrowers.

    Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of
this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance,
that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision
shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If
the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted
from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality,
invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not
affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
Agreement.

    Subsidiaries and Affiliates of Borrower. To the extent the context of any
provisions of this Agreement makes it appropriate, including without limitation
any representation, warranty or covenant, the word "Borrower" as used in this
Agreement shall include all of Borrower's subsidiaries and affiliates.
Notwithstanding the foregoing however, under no circumstances shall this
Agreement be construed to require Lender to make any Loan or other financial
accommodation to any of Borrower's subsidiaries or affiliates.

    Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements contained by or on
behalf of Borrower shall bind Borrower's successors and assigns and shall inure
to the benefit of Lender, its successors and assigns. Borrower shall not,
however, have the right to assign Borrower's rights under this Agreement or any
interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.

    Survival or Representations and Warranties. Borrower understands and agrees
that in making the Loan, Lender is relying on all representations, warranties,
and covenants made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any certificate or other
instrument delivered by Borrower to Lender under this Agreement or the Related
Documents. Borrower further agrees that regardless of any investigation made by
Lender, all such representations, warranties and covenants will survive the
making of the Loan and delivery to Lender of the Related Documents, shall be
continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time
as Borrower's Indebtedness shall be paid in full, or until this Agreement shall
be terminated in the manner provided above, whichever is the last to occur.

    Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.

DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following
meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the
contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of
the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include
the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may
require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the

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meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code. Accounting
words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings
assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as
in effect on the date of this Agreement:

    Advance. The word "Advance" means a disbursement of Loan funds made, or to
be made. to Borrower or on Borrower's behalf on a line of credit or multiple
advance basis under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

    Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Business Loan Agreement, as this
Business Loan Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together
with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business Loan Agreement from
time to time.

    Borrower, The word "Borrower" means THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY, and all
other persons and entities signing the Note in whatever capacity.

    Collateral. The word "Collateral" means all property and assets granted as
collateral security for a Loan, whether real or personal property, whether
granted directly or indirectly, whether granted now or in the future, and
whether granted in the form of a security interest, mortgage, collateral
mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, chattel mortgage, crop pledge,
chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien,
equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien, charge, lien or title
retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any
other security or lien interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract, or
otherwise.

    Default. The word "Default" means the Default set forth in this Agreement in
the section titled "Default".

    Environmental Laws. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state,
federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the
protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601,et seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other
applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant
thereto.

    Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean any or the Events of
Default set forth in this Agreement in the Default section of this Agreement.

    GAAP. The word "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles.

    Grantor. The word "Grantor" means each and all of the persons or entities
granting a Security Interest in any Collateral for the Loan, including without
limitation all Borrowers granting such a Security Interest.

    Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or
accommodation party of any or all of the Loan.

    Guaranty. The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender,
including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.

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    Indebtedness. The word "indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced by
the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest together
with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Borrower is
responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents.

    Lender. The word "Lender" means Inland Northwest Bank, its successors and
assigns.

    Loan. The word "Loan" means any and all loans and financial accommodations
from Lender to Borrower whether now or hereafter existing, and however
evidenced, including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations
described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this
Agreement from time to time.

    Note. The word "Note" means the Note executed by Borrower in the principal
amount of $300,000.00 dated June 1, 2000, together with all renewals of,
extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and
substitutions for the note or credit agreement.

    Permitted Liens. The words "Permitted Liens" mean (1) liens and security
interests securing Indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender; (2) liens for taxes,
assessments, or similar charges either not yet due or being contested in good
faith; (3) liens of materialmen, mechanics, warehousemen. or carriers, or other
like liens arising in the ordinary course of business and securing obligations
which are not yet delinquent; (4) purchase money liens or purchase money
security interests upon or in any property acquired or held by Borrower in the
ordinary course of business to secure indebtedness outstanding on the date or
this Agreement or permitted to be incurred under the paragraph or this Agreement
titled "indebtedness and Liens"; (5) liens and security interests which, as of
the date of this Agreement, have been disclosed to and approved by the Lender in
writing; and (6) those liens and security interests which in the aggregate
constitute an immaterial and insignificant monetary amount with respect to the
net value of Borrower's assets.

    Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes,
credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties.
security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral
mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or
hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Loan.

    Security Agreement. The words "Security Agreement" mean and include without
limitation any agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements, understandings or
other agreements, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise, evidencing,
governing, representing, or creating a Security Interest.

    Security Interest. The words "Security interest" mean, without limitation,
any and all types of collateral security, present and future, whether in the

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form of a lien, charge, encumbrance, mortgage, deed of trust, security deed,
assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage,
chattel trust, factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt,
lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security
device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever whether created by
law, contract, or otherwise.

BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN
AGREEMENT AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT IS
DATED JUNE 1,2000.

BORROWER:

THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY

By: /s/ MARILYN SCHROEDER
    -------------------------------------------------------------
    JIMMIE T. G. COULSON, President of THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY
    Marilyn Schroeder, Treasurer of THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY

LENDER:

INLAND NORTHWEST BANK

 Authorized Signer

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                            CHANGE IN TERMS AGREEMENT

    References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the
applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.

    Any item above containing "***" has been omitted due to text limitations.

Borrower:  THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY            Lender:  Inland Northwest Bank
           P. O. BOX 2610                                 421 W. Riverside Ave.
           SPOKANE, WA 99220-2610                         Spokane, WA 99201

Principal Amount: $500,000.00                    Initial Rate: 10.000%
Date of Agreement: September 28, 2000

DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS. Equipment loan in the amount or $300,000
advanced 6/1/2000, payable interest only, monthly during the draw period of 5
months, then amortized over 55 months, payable $6,841.58 per month, on the 1st
of each month, commencing 12/1100, with maturity of 6/1105, with interest fixed
at 10%, based on Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus .5%.

DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL. Sector ST1100 Burn Machine; Water Table.

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE IN TERMS. Effective this date, the amount of this loan is
hereby increased to $500,000, and the draw period is extended to 2/16/01. The
loan will be payable Interest only, at 10%, commencing 10/16/00. Effective
2/16/01, the loan will be amortized over 60 months, payable $10,654.62 per
month, commencing 3/16/01, and on the 16th of each month, with final maturity or
February 16, 2006. All other terms and conditions will remain as originally
written.

PROMISE TO PAY. THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY ("Borrower") promises to pay to
Inland Northwest Bank ("Lender"), or order, in lawful money or the United States
at America, the principal amount of Five Hundred Thousand & 00/100 Dollars
($500,000.00) or so much as may be outstanding, together with interest on the
unpaid outstanding principal balance at each advance. Interest shall be
calculated from the date or each advance until repayment or each advance.

PAYMENT. Subject to any payment changes resulting from changes In the Index,
Borrower will pay this loan In accordance with the following payment schedule: 5
monthly consecutive interest payments, beginning October 16, 2000, with interest
calculated on the unpaid principal balances at an interest rate of 10.000% per
annum; 59 monthly consecutive principal and Interest payments in the initial
amount of 510,854.62 each, beginning March 16, 2001, with interest calculated on
the unpaid principal balances at an interest rate or 10.000% per annum; and one
principal and interest payment of $10,654.99 on February 16, 2006, with interest
calculated on the unpaid principal balances at an Interest rate of 10.000% per
annum. This estimated final payment is based on the assumption that all payments
will be made exactly as scheduled end that the index does not change; the actual
final payment will be for all principal and accrued interest not yet paid,
together with any other unpaid amounts under this Agreement. Interest on this
Agreement Is computed on a 365/360 simple Interest basis; that Is, by applying
the ratio or the annual interest rate over a year at 360 days, multiplied by the
outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days the
principal balance is outstanding. Borrower will pay Lender at Lender's address
shown above or at such other place as Lender may designate in writing.

VARIABLE INTEREST RATE. The interest rate on this Agreement is subject to change
from time to time based on changes in an independent index which is the The
Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal (the "index"). The Index is
not necessarily the lowest rate charged by Lender on its loans. If the index
becomes unavailable during the term of this loan, Lender may designate a
substitute index after notice to Borrower. Lender will tell Borrower the current
Index rate upon Borrower's request. The interest rate change will not occur more
often than each day. Borrower understands that Lender may make loans based on
other rates as well. The Index currently Is 9.500% per annum. The interest rate
or rates to be applied to the unpaid principal balance of the Note will be the
rate or rates set forth herein In the "Payment" section. Notwithstanding any
other provision at this Agreement, after the first payment stream, the Interest
rate for each subsequent payment stream will be effective as of the last payment
date or the just-ending payment stream. NOTICE: Under no circumstances will the
interest rate on the Note be more than the maximum rate allowed by applicable
law. Whenever increases occur in the interest rate, Lender, at its option, may
do one or more of the following: (A) increase Borrower's payments to ensure
Borrower's loan will pay off by its original final maturity date, (8) increase
Borrower's payments to cover accruing Interest, (C) increase the number of
Borrower's payments, and (D) continue Borrower's payments at the same amount and
increase Borrower's final payment.

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PREPAYMENT. Borrower may pay without penalty all or a portion of the amount owed
earlier than it is due. Early payments will not, unless agreed to by Lender in
writing, relieve Borrower of Borrower's obligation to continue to make payments
under the payment schedule. Rather, early payments will reduce the principal
balance due and may result in Borrower's making fewer payments. Borrower agrees
not to send Lender payments marked "paid In full", "without recourse", or
similar language. If Borrower sends such a payment, Lender may accept it without
losing any of Lender's rights under this Agreement, and Borrower will remain
obligated to pay any further amount owed to Lender. All written communications
concerning disputed amounts, including any check or other payment instrument
that indicates that the payment constitutes "payment in full" of the amount owed
or that is tendered with other conditions or limitations or as full satisfaction
of a disputed amount must be mailed or delivered to: Inland Northwest Bank, 421
W. Riverside Ave. Spokane, WA 99201.

LATE CHARGE. If a payment is 10 days or more late, Borrower will be charged
5.000% or the regularly scheduled payment or $50.00, whichever Is less.

INTEREST AFTER DEFAULT. Upon default, including failure to pay upon final
maturity, Lender, at its option, may, if permitted under applicable law,
increase the variable interest rate on this Agreement to 18.000% per annum. The
interest rate will not exceed the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.

DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this
Agreement:

    Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the
Indebtedness.

    Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term,
obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the
Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant
or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower.

    False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf under this Agreement or
the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now
or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time
thereafter.

    Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a
going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for
any pert of Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors,
any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any
bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.

    Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession
or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency
against any collateral securing the Indebtedness.

This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower's accounts, including deposit
accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there
is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the
claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if
Borrower gives Lender written notice or the creditor or forfeiture proceeding
and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture
proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being
an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.

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    Events Affecting Guarantor.

    Change In Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%) or
more of the common stock of Borrower.

    Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect or payment or performance of the
indebtedness is impaired.

    Cure Provisions. If any default, other than a default in payment, is curable
and if Borrower has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of
this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured (and no
event of default will have occurred) if Borrower, after receiving written notice
from Lender demanding cu e of such default: (1) cures the default within ten
(10) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than ten (10) days, immediately
initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient
to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and
necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably
practical.

LENDER'S RIGHTS. Upon default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal
balance on this Agreement and all accrued unpaid interest immediately due, and
then Borrower will pay that amount.

ATTORNEYS' FEES; EXPENSES. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help collect
the Indebtedness if Borrower does not pay. Borrower will pay Lender that amount.
This includes, subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's attorneys'
fees and Lender's legal expenses, whether or not there is a lawsuit, including
attorneys' fees, expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to
modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), and appeals. If not
prohibited by applicable law, Borrower also will pay any court costs, in
addition to all other sums provided by law.

GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by, construed and enforced in
accordance with federal law and the laws 61 the State of Washington. This
Agreement has been accepted by Lender In the State of Washington.

CHOICE OF VENUE. If them is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's request to
submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of SPOKANE County, State of Washington.

DISHONORED ITEM FEE. Borrower will pay a Tee to Lender of $20.00 if Borrower
makes a payment on Borrower's loan end the check or preauthorlzed charge with
which Borrower pays is later dishonored.

RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a
right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with Lender (whether checking,
savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds
jointly with someone else end all accounts Borrower may open in the future.

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However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts
for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the
extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the
Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to
administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's
charge end setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

COLLATERAL. Borrower acknowledges this Agreement is secured by a Purchase Money
Security Interest in Sector ST1100 Burn machine end a Water Table.

LINE OF CREDIT. This Agreement evidences a straight line of credit. Once the
total amount of principal has been advanced, Borrower is not entitled to further
loan advances. Borrower agrees to be liable for all sums either: (A) advanced in
accordance with the instructions of an authorized person or (8) credited to any
of Borrower's accounts with Lender. The unpaid principal balance owing on this
Agreement at any time may be evidenced by endorsements on this Agreement or by
Lender's internal records, including daily computer print-outs.

CONTINUING VALIDITY. Except as expressly changed by this Agreement, the terms of
the original obligation or obligations, including all agreements evidenced or
securing the obligation(s). remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
Consent by Lender to this Agreement does not waive Lender's right to strict
performance of the obligation(s) as changed, nor obligate Lender to make any
future change in terms. Nothing in this Agreement will constitute a satisfaction
of the obligation(s). It is the intention of Lender to retain as liable parties
all makers and endorsers of the original obligation(s), including accommodation
parties, unless a party is expressly released by Lender in writing. Any maker or
endorser, including accommodation makers, will not be released by virtue of this
Agreement. If any person who signed the original obligation does not sign this
Agreement below, then all persons signing below acknowledge that this Agreement
is given conditionally, based on the representation to Lender that the
non-signing party consents to the changes end provisions of this Agreement or
otherwise will not be released by it. This waiver applies not only to any
initial extension, modification or rewrite, but also to all such subsequent
actions.

SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement on
transfer of Borrower's interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. If ownership of the
Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Borrower, Lender, without
notice to Borrower, may deal with Borrower's successors with reference to this
Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without
releasing Borrower from the obligations of this Agreement or liability under the
Indebtedness.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. Lender may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights
or remedies under this Agreement without losing them. Borrower and any other
person who signs, guarantees or endorses this Agreement, to the extent allowed
by law, waive presentment, demand for payment, and notice of dishonor. Upon any
change in the terms of this Agreement, end unless otherwise expressly stated in
writing, no party who signs this Agreement, whether as maker, guarantor,
accommodation maker or endorser, shall be released from liability. All such
parties agree that Lender may renew or extend (repeatedly and for any length of
time) this loan or release any party or guarantor or collateral; or impair, fail
to realize upon or perfect Lender's security interest in the collateral; and
take any other action deemed necessary by Lender without the consent of or
notice to anyone. All such parties also agree that Lender may modify this loan
without the consent of or notice to anyone other than the party with whom the
modification is made. The obligations under this Agreement are joint end
several. PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE VARIABLE INTEREST RATE PROVISIONS.
BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT.

BORROWER:

THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY

                                By: /s/ MARILYN SCHROEDER
                                    ------------------------------------------
                                    Marilyn Schroeder, Treasurer
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CHANGE IN TERMS AGREEMENT
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Page 5

    References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the
applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.

    Any item above containing "***" has been omitted due to text limitations.

Borrower:  THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY            Lender:  Inland Northwest Bank
           P. O. BOX 2610                                 421 W. Riverside Ave.
           SPOKANE, WA 99220-2610                         Spokane, WA 99201

Principal Amount: $500,000.00                    Initial Rate: 10.000%
Date of Agreement: November 7, 2000

DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS. Equipment loan in the amount or $300,000
advanced 6/1/2000, payable interest only, monthly during the draw period of 5
months, then amortized over 55 months, payable $6,841.58 per month, on the 1st
of each month, commencing 12/1100, with maturity of 6/1105, with interest fixed
at 10%, based on Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus .5%.

DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL. Sector ST1100 Burn Machine; Water Table.

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE IN TERMS. Effective this date, the date is hereby changed
back to the 1st of each month, with the next payment due 12/1/00. Consequently,
the maturity is hereby extended to March 1, 2006. The first payment of principal
and interest will be April 1, 2001. All other terms and conditions will remain
as originally written.

PROMISE TO PAY. THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY ("Borrower") promises to pay to
Inland Northwest Bank ("Lender"), or order, in lawful money or the United States
at America, the principal amount of Five Hundred Thousand & 00/100 Dollars
($500,000.00) or so much as may be outstanding, together with interest on the
unpaid outstanding principal balance at each advance. Interest shall be
calculated from the date or each advance until repayment or each advance.

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PAYMENT. Subject to any payment changes resulting from changes In the Index,
Borrower will pay this loan In accordance with the following payment schedule: 5
monthly consecutive interest payments, beginning October 16, 2000, with interest
calculated on the unpaid principal balances at an interest rate of 10.000% per
annum; 59 monthly consecutive principal and Interest payments in the initial
amount of $10,654.62 each, beginning March 16, 2001, with interest calculated on
the unpaid principal balances at an interest rate or 10.000% per annum; and one
principal and interest payment of $10,654.99 on February 16, 2006, with interest
calculated on the unpaid principal balances at an Interest rate of 10.000% per
annum. This estimated final payment is based on the assumption that all payments
will be made exactly as scheduled end that the index does not change; the actual
final payment will be for all principal and accrued interest not yet paid,
together with any other unpaid amounts under this Agreement. Interest on this
Agreement Is computed on a 365/360 simple Interest basis; that Is, by applying
the ratio or the annual interest rate over a year at 360 days, multiplied by the
outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days the
principal balance is outstanding. Borrower will pay Lender at Lender's address
shown above or at such other place as Lender may designate in writing.

VARIABLE INTEREST RATE. The interest rate on this Agreement is subject to change
from time to time based on changes in an independent index which is the The
Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal (the "index"). The Index is
not necessarily the lowest rate charged by Lender on its loans. If the index
becomes unavailable during the term of this loan, Lender may designate a
substitute index after notice to Borrower. Lender will tell Borrower the current
Index rate upon Borrower's request. The interest rate change will not occur more
often than each day. Borrower understands that Lender may make loans based on
other rates as well. The Index currently Is 9.500% per annum. The interest rate
or rates to be applied to the unpaid principal balance of the Note will be the
rate or rates set forth herein In the "Payment" section. Notwithstanding any
other provision at this Agreement, after the first payment stream, the Interest
rate for each subsequent payment stream will be effective as of the last payment
date or the just-ending payment stream. NOTICE: Under no circumstances will the
interest rate on the Note be more than the maximum rate allowed by applicable
law. Whenever increases occur in the interest rate, Lender, at its option, may
do one or more of the following: (A) increase Borrower's payments to ensure
Borrower's loan will pay off by its original final maturity date, (8) increase
Borrower's payments to cover accruing Interest, (C) increase the number of
Borrower's payments, and (D) continue Borrower's payments at the same amount and
increase Borrower's final payment.

PREPAYMENT. Borrower may pay without penalty all or a portion of the amount owed
earlier than it is due. Early payments will not, unless agreed to by Lender in
writing, relieve Borrower of Borrower's obligation to continue to make payments
under the payment schedule. Rather, early payments will reduce the principal
balance due and may result in Borrower's making fewer payments. Borrower agrees
not to send Lender payments marked "paid In full", "without recourse", or
similar language. If Borrower sends such a payment, Lender may accept it without
losing any of Lender's rights under this Agreement, and Borrower will remain
obligated to pay any further amount owed to Lender. All written communications
concerning disputed amounts, including any check or other payment instrument
that indicates that the payment constitutes "payment in full" of the amount owed
or that is tendered with other conditions or limitations or as full satisfaction
of a disputed amount must be mailed or delivered to: Inland Northwest Bank, 421
W. Riverside Ave. Spokane, WA 99201.

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LATE CHARGE. If a payment is 10 days or more late, Borrower will be charged
5.000% or the regularly scheduled payment or $50.00, whichever Is less.

INTEREST AFTER DEFAULT. Upon default, including failure to pay upon final
maturity, Lender, at its option, may, if permitted under applicable law,
increase the variable interest rate on this Agreement to 18.000% per annum. The
interest rate will not exceed the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.

DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this
Agreement:

    Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the
Indebtedness. Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any
other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in
any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term,
obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between
Lender and Borrower.

    False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf under this Agreement or
the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now
or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time
thereafter.

    Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a
going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for
any pert of Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors,
any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any
bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.

    Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession
or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency
against any collateral securing the Indebtedness. This includes a garnishment of
any of Borrower's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However,
this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by
Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of
the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written
notice or the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies
or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount
determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or
bond for the dispute.

    Events Affecting Guarantor.
    Change In Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%) or
more of the common stock of Borrower.

    Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect or payment or performance of the
indebtedness is impaired.

    Cure Provisions. If any default, other than a default in payment, is curable
and if Borrower has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of
this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured (and no
event of default will have occurred) if Borrower, after receiving written notice

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from Lender demanding cu e of such default: (1) cures the default within ten
(10) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than ten (10) days, immediately
initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient
to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and
necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably
practical.

LENDER'S RIGHTS. Upon default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal
balance on this Agreement and all accrued unpaid interest immediately due, and
then Borrower will pay that amount.

ATTORNEYS' FEES; EXPENSES. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help collect
the Indebtedness if Borrower does not pay. Borrower will pay Lender that amount.
This includes, subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's attorneys'
fees and Lender's legal expenses, whether or not there is a lawsuit, including
attorneys' fees, expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to
modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), and appeals. If not
prohibited by applicable law, Borrower also will pay any court costs, in
addition to all other sums provided by law.

GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by, construed and enforced in
accordance with federal law and the laws 61 the State of Washington. This
Agreement has been accepted by Lender In the State of Washington.

CHOICE OF VENUE. If them is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's request to
submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of SPOKANE County, State of Washington.

DISHONORED ITEM FEE. Borrower will pay a Tee to Lender of $20.00 if Borrower
makes a payment on Borrower's loan end the check or preauthorized charge with
which Borrower pays is later dishonored.

RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a
right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with Lender (whether checking,
savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds
jointly with someone else end all accounts Borrower may open in the future.
However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts
for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the
extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the
Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to
administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's
charge end setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

COLLATERAL. Borrower acknowledges this Agreement is secured by a Purchase Money
Security Interest in Sector ST1100 Burn machine end a Water Table.

LINE OF CREDIT. This Agreement evidences a straight line of credit. Once the
total amount of principal has been advanced, Borrower is not entitled to further
loan advances. Borrower agrees to be liable for all sums either: (A) advanced in
accordance with the instructions of an authorized person or (8) credited to any
of Borrower's accounts with Lender. The unpaid principal balance owing on this
Agreement at any time may be evidenced by endorsements on this Agreement or by
Lender's internal records, including daily computer print-outs.

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CONTINUING VALIDITY. Except as expressly changed by this Agreement, the terms of
the original obligation or obligations, including all agreements evidenced or
securing the obligation(s). remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
Consent by Lender to this Agreement does not waive Lender's right to strict
performance of the obligation(s) as changed, nor obligate Lender to make any
future change in terms. Nothing in this Agreement will constitute a satisfaction
of the obligation(s). It is the intention of Lender to retain as liable parties
all makers and endorsers of the original obligation(s), including accommodation
parties, unless a party is expressly released by Lender in writing. Any maker or
endorser, including accommodation makers, will not be released by virtue of this
Agreement. If any person who signed the original obligation does not sign this
Agreement below, then all persons signing below acknowledge that this Agreement
is given conditionally, based on the representation to Lender that the
non-signing party consents to the changes end provisions of this Agreement or
otherwise will not be released by it. This waiver applies not only to any
initial extension, modification or rewrite, but also to all such subsequent
actions.

SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement on
transfer of Borrower's interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. If ownership of the
Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Borrower, Lender, without
notice to Borrower, may deal with Borrower's successors with reference to this
Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without
releasing Borrower from the obligations of this Agreement or liability under the
Indebtedness.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. Lender may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights
or remedies under this Agreement without losing them. Borrower and any other
person who signs, guarantees or endorses this Agreement, to the extent allowed
by law, waive presentment, demand for payment, and notice of dishonor. Upon any
change in the terms of this Agreement, end unless otherwise expressly stated in
writing, no party who signs this Agreement, whether as maker, guarantor,
accommodation maker or endorser, shall be released from liability. All such
parties agree that Lender may renew or extend (repeatedly and for any length of
time) this loan or release any party or guarantor or collateral; or impair, fail
to realize upon or perfect Lender's security interest in the collateral; and
take any other action deemed necessary by Lender without the consent of or
notice to anyone. All such parties also agree that Lender may modify this loan
without the consent of or notice to anyone other than the party with whom the
modification is made. The obligations under this Agreement are joint end
several.

PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS
OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING T)IE VARIABLE INTEREST RATE PROVISIONS. BORROWER
AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT.

BORROWER:

THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY

                                By: /s/ MARILYN SCHROEDER
                                    ----------------------------
                                    Marilyn Schroeder, Treasurer
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PROMISSORY NOTE
                                Call | Collateral

    References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the
applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.

    Any item above containing "'"" has been omitted due to text length
limitations.

Borrower:  THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY            Lender:  Inland Northwest Bank
           P. O. BOX 2610                                 421 W. Riverside Ave.
           SPOKANE, WA 99220-2610                         Spokane, WA 99201

Principal Amount: $1,900,000.00                  Initial Rate: 9.000%
Date of Note: March 27, 2000

PROMISE TO PAY. THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY ("Borrower") promises to pay to
Inland Northwest Bank ("Lender"), or order, in lawful money of the United States
of America, the principal amount of One Million Nine Hundred Thousand & 00/400
Dollars ($1,900,000.00) or so much as may be outstanding, together with interest
on the unpaid outstanding principal balance or each advance. Interest shall be
calculated from the date of each advance until repayment of each advance.

PAYMENT. Borrower will pay this loan on demand. Payment in full is due
immediately upon Lender's demand. If no demand is made, Borrower will pay this
loan in one payment of all outstanding principal plus all accrued unpaid
interest on February 16, 2001. In addition, Borrower will pay regular monthly
payments of all accrued unpaid interest due as of each payment date, beginning
April 16, 2000, with all subsequent interest payments to be due on the same day
of each month after that. Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law,
payments will be applied first to any unpaid collection costs and any late
charges, then to any unpaid interest, and any remaining amount to principal.
Interest on this Note is computed on a 366/365 simple interest basis; that is,
by applying the ratio of the annual interest rate over the number of days in a
year (366 during leap years), multiplied by the outstanding principal balance,
multiplied by the actual number of days the principal balance is outstanding.
Borrower will pay Lender at Lender's address shown above or at such other place
as Lender may designate in writing.

VARIABLE INTEREST RATE. The interest rate on this Note is subject to change from
time to time based on changes in an independent index which is the The Prime
Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal (the "index"). The Index is not
necessarily the lowest rate charged by Lender on its loans. If the Index becomes
unavailable during the term of this loan, Lender may designate a substitute
index after notice to Borrower. Lender will tell Borrower the current Index rate
upon Borrower's request. The interest rate change will not occur more often than
each day. Borrower understands that Lender may make loans based on other rates
as well. The Index currently is 9.000% per annum. The interest rate to be

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applied to the unpaid principal balance or this Note will be at a rate equal to
the Index, resulting in an initial rate of 9.0004b per annum. NOTICE: Under no
circumstances will the interest rate on this Note be more than the maximum rate
allowed by applicable law.

PREPAYMENT. Borrower agrees that all loan fees and other prepaid finance charges
are earned fully as of the date of the loan and will not be subject to refund
upon early payment (whether voluntary or as a result of default), except as
otherwise required by law. Except for the foregoing, Borrower may pay without
penalty all or a portion of the amount owed earlier than it is due. Early
payments will not, unless agreed to by Lender in writing, relieve Borrower of
Borrower's obligation to continue to make payments of accrued unpaid interest.
Rather, early payments will reduce the principal balance due. Borrower agrees
not to send Lender payments marked "paid in full", "without recourse", or
similar language. If Borrower sends such a payment, Lender may accept it without
losing any of Lender's rights under this Note, and Borrower will remain
obligated to pay any further amount owed to Lender. All written communications
concerning disputed amounts, including any check or other payment instrument
that indicates that the payment constitutes "payment in full" of the amount owed
or that is tendered with other conditions or limitations or as full satisfaction
of a disputed amount must be mailed or delivered to: Inland Northwest Bank, 421
W. Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201.

LATE CHARGE. If a payment is 10 days or more late Borrower will be charged
5.000% of the regularly scheduled payment or 550.00, whichever is less.

INTEREST AFTER DEFAULT. Upon default, including failure to pay upon final
maturity, the total sum due under this Note will bear interest from the data or
acceleration or maturity at the variable interest rate on this Note. The
interest rate will not exceed the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.

DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an event of default ("Event of
Default") under this Note:

    Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under this
Note.

    Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term,
obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Note or in any of the
related documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant
or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower.

    False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf under this Note or the
related documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or
at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time
thereafter.

    Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a
going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for
any part of Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors,
any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any
bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.

    Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession
or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency
against any collateral securing the loan. This includes a garnishment of any of
Borrower's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this
Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as

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to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the
creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of
the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a
surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined
by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the
dispute.

    Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect
to any guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party of any of the
indebtedness or any guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party dies or
becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity or, or liability under,
any guaranty of the indebtedness . In the event of a death, Lender, at its
option, may, but shall not be required to, permit the guarantor's estate to
assume unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a manner
satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure any Event of Default.

    Change In Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%) or
more of the common stock of Borrower.

    Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of this
Note is impaired.

    Cure Provisions. If any default, other than a default in payment, is curable
and if Borrower has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of
this Note within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured (and no event
of default will have occurred) if Borrower, after receiving written notice from
Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within ten (10)
days; or (2) if the cure requires more than ten (10) days, immediately initiates
steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure
the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary
steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.

LENDER'S RIGHTS. Upon default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal
balance on this Note and all accrued unpaid interest immediately due, and then
Borrower will pay that amount. ATTORNEYS' FEES; EXPENSES. Lender may hire or pay
someone else to help collect the loan if Borrower does not pay. Borrower also
will pay Lender that amount. This includes, subject to any limits under
applicable law, Lender's attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, whether or
not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees, expenses for bankruptcy
proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or
injunction), and appeals. If not prohibited by applicable law, Borrower also
will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums provided by law.

GOVERNING LAW. This Note will be governed by, construed and enforced in
accordance with federal law and the laws of the State of Washington. This Note
has been accepted by Lender in the State of Washington.

CHOICE OF VENUE. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's request to
submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of SPOKANE County, State of Washington.

DISHONORED ITEM FEE. Borrower will pay a fee to Lender of $18.00 if Borrower
makes a payment on Borrower's loan and the check or preauthorized charge with
which Borrower pays is later dishonored.

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RIGHT OF SETOFF. Borrower grants to Lender a contractual security interest in
all Borrower's accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other
account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else
and all accounts Borrower may open in the future. However, this does not include
any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which the grant of a
security interest would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the
extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the
Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, end, at Lender's option, to
administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's
charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

LINE OF CREDIT. This Note evidences a revolving line of credit. Advances under
this Note, as well as directions for payment from Borrower's accounts, may be
requested orally or in writing by Borrower or by an authorized person. Lender
may, but need not, require that all oral requests be confirmed in writing.
Borrower agrees to be liable for all sums either. (A) advanced in accordance
with the instructions of an authorized person or (8) credited to any of
Borrower's accounts with Lender. The unpaid principal balance owing on this Note
at any lime may be evidenced by endorsements on this Note or by Lender's
internal records, including daily computer print-outs. Lender will have no
obligation to advance funds under this Note if: (A) Borrower or any guarantor is
in default under the terms of this Note or any agreement that Borrower or any
guarantor has with Lender, including any agreement made in connection with the
signing of this Note; (8) Borrower or any guarantor ceases doing business or is
insolvent, (C) any guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit,
modify or revoke such guarantor's guarantee of this Note or any other loan with
Lender; or (8) Borrower has applied funds provided pursuant to this Note for
purposes other than those authorized by Lender.

GENERAL PROVISIONS. This Note and is payable on demand. The inclusion of
specific default provisions or rights of Lender shall not preclude Lender's
right to declare payment of this Note on its demand. Lender may delay or forgo
enforcing any of its rights or remedies under this Note without losing them.
Borrower and any other person who signs, guarantees or endorses this Note, to
the extent allowed by law, waive presentment, demand for payment, and notice of
dishonor. Upon any change in the terms of this Note, and unless otherwise
expressly stated in writing, no party who signs this Note, whether as maker,
guarantor, accommodation maker or endorser, shall be released from liability.
All such parties agree that Lender may renew or extend (repeatedly and for any
length or time) this loan or release any party or guarantor or collateral; or
impair, fail to realize upon or perfect Lender's security interest in the
collateral; and take any other action deemed necessary by Lender without the
consent of or notice to anyone. All such parties also agree that Lender may
modify this loan without the consent of or notice to anyone other than the party
with whom the modification is made. The obligations under this Note are joint
and several.

PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS NOTE, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS NOTE, INCLUDING THE VARIABLE INTEREST RATE PROVISIONS. BORROWER AGREES TO
THE TERMS OF THE NOTE.

BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS PROMISSORY NOTE.
BORROWER:

THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY

/s/ MARILYN SCHROEDER
----------------------------
Marilyn Schroeder, Treasurer
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COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT

                                   2921-002 1

    References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the
applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.

    Any item above containing """' has been omitted due to text length
limitations.

Grantor:  THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY             Lender:  Inland Northwest Bank
          6302 SOUTH CORKERY EXTENSION ROAD               421 W. Riverside Ave.
          SPOKANE, WA 99223                               Spokane, WA 99201

THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated June 1, 2000, is made and executed
between THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY ("Grantor") and Inland Northwest Bank
("Lender").

GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. For valuable consideration, Grantor grants to Lender
a security interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that
Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with respect to the
Collateral, in addition to all other rights which Lender may have by law.

COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION. The word "Collateral" as used in this Agreement means
the following described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired,
whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located, in which
Grantor is giving to Lender a security interest for the payment of the
Indebtedness and performance of all other obligations under the Note and this
Agreement:

    One Sector ST1100 Burn Machine w121" x 50" effective cutting, tuck rail
control side and power track slave side;

    One Water Table, 21' x 50', including 5 independent cutting sections, water
level controls integrated to operators console, removable sections to allow
plate dimensions of 10' by 40' allows for Tuck rail/master truck powertrack
slave.

In addition, the word "Collateral" also includes all the following, whether now
owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and
wherever located:

    (A) All accessions, attachments, accessories, replacements and additions to
any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later.

    (B) All products and produce of any of the property described in this
Collateral section.

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     (C) All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies,
payments, and all other rights, arising out or a sale, lease, or other
disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section.

    (D) All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction,
loss, or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral
section, and sums due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the
Collateral or from that party's insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or
other process.

    (E) All records and data relating to any of the property described in this
Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm,
microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of Grantor's right, title,
and interest in and to all computer software required to utilize, create,
maintain, and process any such records or data on electronic media.

    Despite any other provision of this Agreement, Lender is not granted, and
will not have, a nonpurchase money security interest in household goods, to the
extent such a security interest would be prohibited by applicable law. In
addition, if because of the type of any Property, Lender is required to give a
notice of the right to cancel under Truth in Lending for the Indebtedness, then
Lender will not have a security interest in such Property unless and until such
a notice is given.

RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a
right of setoff in all Grantor's accounts with Lender (whether checking,
savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Grantor holds
jointly with someone else and all accounts Grantor may open in the future.
However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts
for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Grantor authorizes Lender, to the
extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the
Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to
administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's
charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL. With
respect to the Collateral, Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that:

    Perfection of Security Interest. Grantor agrees to execute financing
statements and to take whatever other actions are requested by Lender to perfect
and continue Lender's security interest in the Collateral. Upon request of
Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing
or constituting the Collateral, and Grantor will note Lender's interest upon any
and all chattel paper if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender.

    Notices to Lender. Grantor will notify Lender in writing at Lender's address
shown above (or such other addresses as Lender may designate from time to time)
prior to any (1) change in Grantor's name, (2) change in Grantor's assumed
business name(s), (3) change in the management of Grantor, (4) change in the
authorized signer(s), (5) change in Grantor's principal office address, (6)
conversion of Grantor to a new or different type of business entity, or (7)
change in any other aspect of Grantor that directly or indirectly relates to any
agreements between Grantor and Lender. No change in Grantor's name will take
effect until after Lender has been notified.

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    No Violation. The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate
any law or agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is a party, and its
certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws do not prohibit any term or
condition of this Agreement.

    Enforceability or Collateral. To the extent the Collateral consists of
accounts, chattel paper, or general intangibles, as defined by the Uniform
Commercial Code, the Collateral is enforceable in accordance with its terms, is
genuine, and fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations concerning
form, content and manner of preparation and execution, and all persons appearing
to be obligated on the Collateral have authority and capacity to contract and
are in fact obligated as they appear to be on the Collateral. There shall be no
setoffs or counterclaims against any or the Collateral, and no agreement shall
have been made under which any deductions or discounts may be claimed concerning
the Collateral except those disclosed to Lender in writing. Location of the
Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, Grantor agrees
to keep the Collateral at Grantor's address shown above or at such other
locations as are acceptable to Lender. Upon Lender's request, Grantor will
deliver to Lender in form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real properties
and Collateral locations relating to Grantor's operations, including without
limitation the following: (1) all real property Grantor owns or is purchasing;
(2) all real property Grantor is renting or leasing; (3) all storage facilities
Grantor owns, rents, leases, or uses; and (4) all other properties where
Collateral is or may be located.

    Removal of the Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's
business, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing location
without Lender's prior written consent. Grantor shall, whenever requested,
advise Lender of the exact location of the Collateral.

    Transactions Involving Collateral. Except for inventory sold or accounts
collected in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, Grantor shall not sell,
offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral. Grantor shall
not pledge, mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject
to any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than the security
interest provided for in this Agreement, without the prior written consent of
Lender. This includes security interests even if junior in right to the security
interests granted under this Agreement. Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds
from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in
trust for Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided
however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or
other disposition. Upon receipt, Grantor shall immediately deliver any such
proceeds to Lender.

    Title. Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that Grantor holds good and
marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances
except for the lien of this Agreement. No financing statement covering any of
the Collateral is on file in any public office other than those which reflect
the security interest created by this Agreement or to which Lender has
specifically consented. Grantor shall defend Lender's rights in the Collateral
against the claims and demands of all other persons.

    Repairs and Maintenance. Grantor agrees to keep and maintain, and to cause
others to keep and maintain, the Collateral in good order, repair and condition
at all times while this Agreement remains in effect. Grantor further agrees to
pay when due all claims for work done on, or services rendered or material
furnished in connection with the Collateral so that no lien or encumbrance may
ever attach to or be filed against the Collateral.

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    Inspection of Collateral. Lender and Lender's designated representatives and
agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine and inspect the
Collateral wherever located.

    Taxes, Assessments and Liens. Grantor will pay when due all taxes,
assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon this
Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the Indebtedness, or
upon any of the other Related Documents. Grantor may withhold any such payment
or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an
appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay end so long as Lender's
interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized in Lender's sole opinion. If the
Collateral is subjected to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15)
days, Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety bond
or other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate to provide for
the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs, attorneys' fees or other
charges that could accrue as a result of foreclosure or sale of the Collateral.
In any contest Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any
final adverse judgment before enforcement against the Collateral. Grantor shall
name Lender as an additional obligee under any surety bond furnished in the
contest proceedings. Grantor further agrees to furnish Lender with evidence that
such taxes, assessments, and governmental and other charges have been paid in
full and in a timely manner. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect
to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate
proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender's interest in
the Collateral is not jeopardized.

    Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Grantor shall comply promptly
with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental
authorities. now or hereafter in effect, applicable to the ownership,
production, disposition, or use of the Collateral, Grantor may contest in good
faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any
proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender's interest in the
Collateral, in Lender's opinion, is not jeopardized.

    Hazardous Substances. Grantor represents and warrants that the Collateral
never has been, and never will be so long as this Agreement remains a lien on
the Collateral, used in violation of any Environmental Laws or for the
generation, manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, release
or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance. The representations and
warranties contained herein are based on Grantor's due diligence in
investigating the Collateral for Hazardous Substances. Grantor hereby (1)
releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or
contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs
under any Environmental Laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
Lender against any and all claims and losses resulting from a breach of this
provision of this Agreement. This obligation to indemnity shall survive the
payment of the Indebtedness and the satisfaction of this Agreement.

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    Maintenance of Casualty Insurance. Grantor shall procure and maintain all
risks insurance, including without limitation fire, theft and liability coverage
together with such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to the
Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to
Lender and issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender.
Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to lime the
policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including
stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least
ten (10) days' prior written notice to Lender and not including any disclaimer
of the insurer's liability for failure to give such a notice. Each insurance
policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of
Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of
Grantor or any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in
which Lender holds or is offered a security interest, Grantor will provide
Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. If
Grantor at any time fails to obtain or maintain any insurance as required under
this Agreement, Lender may (but shall not be obligated to) obtain such insurance
as Lender deems appropriate, including if Lender so chooses "single interest
insurance," which will cover only Lender's interest in the Collateral.

    Application or Insurance Proceeds. Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of
any loss or damage to the Collateral. Lender may make proof of loss if Grantor
fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty. All proceeds of any
insurance on the Collateral, including accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held
by Lender as pad of the Collateral. If Lender consents to repair or replacement
of the damaged or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of
expenditure, pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost
of repair or restoration. If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of
the Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to pay
all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor. Any proceeds
which have not been disbursed within six (6) months after their receipt and
which Grantor has not committed to the repair or restoration or the Collateral
shall be used to prepay the Indebtedness.

    Insurance Reserves. Lender may require Grantor to maintain with Lender
reserves for payment of insurance premiums, which reserves shall be created by
monthly payments from Grantor of a sum estimated by Lender to be sufficient to
produce, al least fifteen (15) days before the premium due date, amounts at
least equal to the insurance premiums to be paid. If fifteen (15) days before
payment is due, the reserve funds are insufficient, Grantor shall upon demand
pay any deficiency to Lender. The reserve funds shall be held by Lender as a
general deposit and shall constitute a non-interest-bearing account which Lender
may satisfy by payment of the insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor
as they become due. Lender does not hold the reserve funds in trust for Grantor,
and Lender is not the agent of Grantor for payment of the insurance premiums
required to be paid by Grantor. The responsibility for the payment of premiums
shall remain Grantor's sole responsibility.

    Insurance Reports. Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender
reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such information as Lender
may reasonably request including the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2)
the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the property insured; (5)
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manner of determining that value; and (6) the expiration dale of the policy. In
addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than
annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as
applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral.

GRANTOR'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION. Until default, Grantor may have possession of the
tangible personal property and beneficial use of all the Collateral and may use
it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Related
Documents, provided that Grantor's right to possession and beneficial use shall
not apply to any Collateral where possession of the Collateral by Lender is
required by law to perfect Lender's security interest in such Collateral. If
Lender at any time has possession of any Collateral, whether before or after an
Event of Default, Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in
the custody and preservation of the Collateral if Lender takes such action for
that purpose as Grantor shall request or as Lender, in Lender's sole discretion,
shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, but failure to honor any request
by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a failure to exercise reasonable
care. Lender shall not be required to take any steps necessary to preserve any
rights in the Collateral against prior parties, nor to protect, preserve or
maintain any security interest given to secure the Indebtedness.

LENDER'S MPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would
materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if Grantor fails to
comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including
but not limited to Grantor's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts
Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related
Documents, Lender on Grantor's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take
any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to
discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and
other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all
costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral All such
expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear
interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by
Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor. All such expenses will become a part
of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B)
be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with
any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any
applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be
treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's
maturity. The Collateral also will secure payment of these amounts. Such right
shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be
entitled upon Default.

DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this
Agreement:

    Payment Default. Grantor fails to make any payment when due under the
Indebtedness.

    Other Defaults. Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term,
obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the
Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant
or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Grantor.

    False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by Grantor or on Grantor's behalf under this Agreement, the
Note, or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect,

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either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at
any time thereafter.

    Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents
ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral
document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time
and for any reason.

    Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Grantor's existence as a going
business, the insolvency of Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part
of Grantor's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of
creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or
insolvency laws by or against Grantor.

    Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession
or any other method, by any creditor of Grantor or by any governmental agency
against any collateral securing the Indebtedness. This includes a garnishment of
any of Grantor's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However,
this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by
Grantor as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of
the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Grantor gives Lender written notice
of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a
surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined
by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the
dispute.

    Events Affecting Guarantor. Any or the preceding events occurs with respect
to guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party of any of the
Indebtedness or guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party dies or
becomes incompetent.

    Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Grantor's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the
Indebtedness is impaired.

    Cure Provisions. if any default, other than a default in payment, is curable
and if Grantor has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of
this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured (and no
event of default will have occurred) if Grantor, after receiving written notice
from Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within ten
(10) days; or (2) ii the cure requires more than ten (10) days, immediately
initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient
to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and
necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably
practical.

RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default occurs under this
Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured
party under the Washington Uniform Commercial Code. In addition and without
limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and
remedies:

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    Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness,
including any prepayment penalty which Grantor would be required to pay,
immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Grantor.

    Assemble Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or
any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title and other
documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to assemble the
Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by
Lender. Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property of Grantor
to take possession of and remove the Collateral. If the Collateral contains
other goods not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor
agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable
efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.

    Sell the Collateral. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer,
or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in Lender's own name
or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or private
sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a
type customarily sold on a recognized market, Lender will give Grantor
reasonable notice of the lime after which any private sale or any other intended
disposition of the Collateral is to be made. The requirements of reasonable
notice shall be met if such notice is given at least fifteen (15) days before
the lime of the sale or disposition. All expenses relating to the disposition of
the Collateral, including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding,
insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of
the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with
interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.

    Appoint Receiver. Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed
to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to
protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding or
pending foreclosure or sale, and to collect the Rents from the Collateral and
apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the
Indebtedness. The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law. Lender's
right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent
value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount.
Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver.

    Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts. Lender, either itself or through a
receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and revenues from the

    Collateral. Lender may at any time in Lender's discretion transfer any
Collateral into Lender's own name or that of Lender's nominee and receive the
payments, rents, income, and revenues therefrom and hold the same as security
for the Indebtedness or apply it to payment of the Indebtedness in such order of
preference as Lender may determine. Insofar as the Collateral consists of
accounts, general intangibles, insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper,
causes in action, or similar property, Lender may demand, collect, receipt for,
settle, compromise, adjust, sue for, foreclose, or realize on the Collateral as
Lender may determine, whether or not Indebtedness or Collateral is then due. For
these purposes, Lender may, on behalf of and in the name of Grantor, receive,
open and dispose of mail addressed to Grantor; change any address to which mail
and payments are to be sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money orders,
documents of title, instruments and items pertaining to payment, shipment, or

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storage of any Collateral. To facilitate collection, Lender may notify account
debtors and obligers on any Collateral to make payments directly to Lender.

    Obtain Deficiency. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral,
Lender may obtain a judgment against Grantor for any deficiency remaining on the
Indebtedness due to Lender after application or all amounts received from the
exercise of the rights provided in this Agreement. Grantor shall be liable for a
deficiency even if the transaction described in this subsection is a sale of
accounts or chattel paper.

   Other Rights and Remedies. Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a
secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, as may be
amended from time to time. In addition, Lender shall have and may exercise any
or all other rights and remedies it may have available at law, in equity, or
otherwise.

    Election of Remedies. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of
Lender's rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement, the Related
Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised
singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy will not bar
any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to
perform an obligation or Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor's failure
to perform, shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and exercise
its remedies.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part or
this Agreement:

    Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes
the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set
forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall
be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought
to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.

    Attorneys' Fees; Expenses. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's
costs and expenses, including Lender's attorneys' Tees and Lender's legal
expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender
may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Grantor shall
pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include
Lender's attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit,
including attorneys' fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings
(including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction),
appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Grantor also
shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the
court.

    Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience
purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of
this Agreement.

    Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by, construed and enforced in
accordance with federal law and the laws of the State of Washington. This
Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Washington.

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   Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Grantor agrees upon Lender's request
to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of SPOKANE County, State of
Washington.

    Preference Payments. Any monies Lender pays because of an asserted
preference claim in Grantor's bankruptcy will become a part of the Indebtedness
and, at Lender's option, shall be payable by Grantor as provided in this
Agreement.

    No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights
under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by
Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall
operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a
provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of
Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any
other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of
dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's
rights or of any of Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions.
Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of
such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent
to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such
consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.

    Notices. Subject to applicable law, and except for notice required or
allowed by law to be given in another manner, any notice required to be given
under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when
actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise
required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier,
or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class,
certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown
near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for
notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other
parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's
address. For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all
times of Grantor's current address. Subject to applicable law, and except for
notice required or allowed by law to be given in another manner, if there is
more than one Grantor, any notice given by Lender to any Grantor is deemed to be
notice given to all Grantors.

    Power of Attorney. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor's irrevocable
attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect
or to continue the security interest granted in this Agreement. Lender may al
any time, and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon,
photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this
Agreement for use as a financing statement. Grantor will reimburse Lender for
all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of
Lender's security interest in the Collateral.

    Waiver of Co-Obligor's Rights. If more than one person is obligated for the
indebtedness, Grantor irrevocably waives, disclaims and relinquishes all claims
against such other person which Grantor has or would otherwise have by virtue of
payment of the Indebtedness or any part thereof, specifically including but not
limited to all rights of indemnity, contribution or exoneration.

    Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of
this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance,
that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision

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shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If
the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted
from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality,
invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision or this Agreement shall not
affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
Agreement.

    Successors and Assigns. Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement
on transfer of Grantor's interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. If ownership
of the Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Grantor, Lender, without
notice to Grantor, may deal with Grantor's successors with reference to this
Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without
releasing Grantor from the obligations of this Agreement or liability under the
Indebtedness.

    Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties,
and agreements made by Grantor in this Agreement shall survive the execution and
delivery or this Agreement, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in
full force and effect until such time as Grantor's Indebtedness shall be paid in
full.

    Time is or the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.

DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following
meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the
contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of
the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include
the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may
require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the
meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:

    Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Commercial Security Agreement, as
this Commercial Security Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time,
together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Commercial Security
Agreement from time to time.

    Borrower. The word "Borrower" means THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY, and all
other persons and entities signing the Note in whatever capacity.

    Collateral. The word "Collateral" means all of Grantor's right, title and
interest in and to all the Collateral as described in the Collateral Description
section of this Agreement.

    Default. The word "Default" means the Default set forth in this Agreement in
the section titled "Default".

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    Environmental Laws. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state,
federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the
protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1966, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other
applicable slate or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant
thereto.

    Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the Events of
Default set forth in this Agreement in the Default section of this Agreement.

    Grantor. The word "Grantor" means THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY.

    Hazardous Substances. The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials that,
because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious
characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health
or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of,
generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words "Hazardous
Substances" are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation
any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or
listed under the Environmental Laws. The term "Hazardous Substances" also
includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any
fraction thereof and asbestos.

    Indebtedness. The word "indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced by
the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest together
with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Grantor is
responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents.

    Lender. The word "Lender" means Inland Northwest Bank, its successors and
assigns.

    Note. The word "Note" means the Note executed by Grantor in the principal
amount of $300,000.00 dated June 1, 2000, together with all renewals of,
extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and
substitutions for the note or credit agreement.

    Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes,
credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties,
security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral
mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or
hereafter existing, executed in connection with the indebtedness.

GRANTOR HAS READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY
AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED JUNE 1,2000.

GRANTOR:

THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY

By: /s/ MARILYN SCHROEDER
    ------------------------------------------------------------
   JIMMIE T. G. COULSON, President of THE COEUR D"ALENES COMPANY
   MARILYN SCHROEDER Treasurer of THE COEURD'ALENES COMPANY

PROMISSORY NOTE
                                                                    JUN 16 2000

    References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only the applicability of
this document to any particular loan or item.

    Any item above containing has been omitted due to text length limitations.

 Borrower:  THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY           Lender:  Inland Northwest Bank
            6302 SOUTH CORKERY EXTENSION ROAD             421 W. Riverside Ave.
            SPOKANE, WA 99223                             Spokane, WA 99201

Principal Amount: $300,000.00                    Interest Rate: 10.000%
Date of Note: June 1, 2000

PROMISE TO PAY. THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY ("Borrower") promises to pay to
Inland Northwest Bank ("Lender"), or order, In lawful money of the United States
of America, the principal amount or Three Hundred Thousand & 00/100 Dollars
($300,000.00) or so much as may be outstanding, together with interest at the
rate of 10.00096 per annum on the unpaid outstanding principal balance of each
advance. Interest shall be calculated from the date of each advance until
repayment of each advance.

PAYMENT. Borrower will pay this loan in accordance with the following payment
schedule: 5 monthly consecutive interest payments, beginning July 1, 2000, with
interest calculated on the unpaid principal balances at an interest rate of
10.000% per annum; 54 monthly consecutive principal and interest payments of
56,841.58 each, beginning December 1, 2000, with interest calculated on the
unpaid principal balances at an interest rate of 10.000% per annum; and one
principal and interest payment of $6,842.28 on June 1, 2005, with interest
calculated on the unpaid principal balances at an interest rate of 10.000% per
annum. This estimated final payment is based on the assumption that all payments
will be made exactly as scheduled; the actual final payment will be for all
principal and accrued interest not yet paid, together with any other unpaid
amounts under this Note. Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law,
payments will be applied first to any unpaid collection costs and any late
charges, then to any unpaid interest, and any remaining amount to principal. The
annual interest rate for this Note is computed on a 365/360 basis; that is, by
applying the ratio of the annual interest rate over a year of 380 days,
multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number
of days the principal balance is outstanding. Borrower will pay Lender at
Lender's address shown above or at such other place as Lender may designate in
writing.

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PREPAYMENT. Borrower may pay without penalty all or a portion of the amount owed
earlier than it is due. Early payments will not, unless agreed to by Lender in
writing, relieve Borrower of Borrower's obligation to continue to make payments
under the payment schedule. Rather, early payments will reduce the principal
balance due and may result in Borrower's making fewer payments. Borrower agrees
not to send Lender payments marked "paid in full", "without recourse", or
similar language. If Borrower sends such a payment, Lender may accept it without
losing any of Lender's rights under this Note, end Borrower will remain
obligated to pay any further amount owed to Lender. All written communications
concerning disputed amounts, including any check or other payment instrument
that indicates that the payment constitutes "payment in full" of the amount owed
or that is tendered with other conditions or limitations or as full satisfaction
of a disputed amount must be mailed or delivered to: Inland Northwest Bank, 421
W. Riverside Ave. Spokane, WA 99201.

LATE CHARGE. If a payment is 10 days or more late, Borrower will be charged
5.000% of the regularly scheduled payment or $50.00, whichever is less.

INTEREST AFTER DEFAULT. Upon default, including failure to pay upon final
maturity, Lender, at its option, may, if permitted under applicable law,
increase the interest rate on this Note to 18.000% per annum. The interest rate
will not exceed the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.

DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an event of default ("Event of
Default") under this Note:

    Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under this
Note.

    Other Defaults. Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term,
obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Note or in any of the
related documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant
or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower.

    False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or
furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf under this Note or the
related documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or
at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time
thereafter.

    Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a
going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for
any part of Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors.
any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any
bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower.

    Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or
forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession
or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency
against any collateral securing the loan. This includes a garnishment of any of
Borrower's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this
Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as
to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the
creditor or forfeiture proceeding end if Borrower gives Lender written notice of
the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a
surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined
by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the
dispute.

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    Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect
to any guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party of any or the
indebtedness or any guarantor, endorser, surety, or accommodation party dies or
becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under,
any guaranty of the indebtedness . In the event of a death, Lender, at its
option, may, but shall not be required to, permit the guarantor's estate to
assume unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a manner
satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure any Event of Default.

    Change In Ownership. Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%) or
more of the common stock or Borrower.

    Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial
condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of this
Note is impaired.

    Cure Provisions. If any default, other than a default in payment, is curable
and if Borrower has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of
this Note within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured (and no event
of default will have occurred) if Borrower, after receiving written notice from
Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within ten (10)
days; or (2) if the cure requires more then ten (10) days, immediately initiates
steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure
the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary
steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.

LENDER'S RIGHTS. Upon default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal
balance on this Note and all accrued unpaid interest immediately due, and then
Borrower will pay that amount.

ATTORNEYS' FEES; EXPENSES. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help collect
the loan if Borrower does not pay. Borrower will pay Lender the amount. This
includes, subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's attorneys' fees
and Lender's legal expenses, whether or not there is a lawsuit, including
attorneys' fees, expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to
modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), and appeals. If not
prohibited by applicable law, Borrower also will pay any court costs, in
addition to all other sums provided by law.

GOVERNING LAW. This Note will be governed by, construed and enforced in
accordance with federal law and the laws or the State of Washington. This Note
has been accepted by Lender in the State of Washington.

CHOICE OF VENUE. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's request to
submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of SPOKANE County, State of Washington.

DISHONORED ITEM FEE. Borrower will pay a fee to Lender of $20.00 if Borrower
makes a payment on Borrower's loan and the check or preauthorized charge with
which Borrower pays is later dishonored.

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PROMISSORY NOTE
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RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a
right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with Lender (whether checking,
savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds
jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower may open in the future.
However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts
for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the
extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the
Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, end, at Lender's option, to
administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to Protect Lender's
charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

COLLATERAL. Borrower acknowledges this Note is secured by a Purchase Money
Security Interest in a Sector ST1100 Burn Machine and a Water Table . LINE OF

CREDIT. This Note evidences a straight line of credit. Once the total amount of
principal has been advanced, Borrower is not entitled to further loan advances.
Borrower agrees to be liable for all sums either: (A) advanced in accordance
with the instructions of an authorized person or (B) credited to any of
Borrower's accounts with Lender. The unpaid principal balance owing on this Note
at any time may be evidenced by endorsements on this Note or by Lender's
internal records, including daily computer print-outs.

SUCCESSOR INTERESTS. The terms of this Note shall be binding upon Borrower, and
upon Borrower's heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, and
shall inure to the benefit of Lender and Lender's successors and assigns.

GENERAL PROVISIONS. Lender may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights or
remedies under this Note without losing them. Borrower and any other person who
signs, guarantees or endorses this Note, to the extent allowed by law, waive
presentment, demand for payment, and notice of dishonor. Upon any change in the
terms of this Note, and unless otherwise expressly stated in writing, no party
who signs this Note, whether as maker, guarantor, accommodation maker or
endorser, shall be released from liability. All such parties agree that Lender
may renew or extend (repeatedly and for any length of time) this loan or release
any party or guarantor or collateral; or impair, fail to realize upon or perfect
Lender's security interest in the collateral; and take any other action deemed
necessary by Lender without the consent of or notice to anyone. All such parties
also agree that Lender may modify this loan without the consent of or notice to
anyone other than the party with whom the modification is made. The obligations
under this Note are joint and several.

PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS NOTE, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS NOTE. BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE NOTE.

BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS PROMISSORY NOTE.
BORROWER:

THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY

By: /s/ MARILYN SCHROEDER
    -------------------------------------------------------------
    JIMMIE T. G. COULSON, President of THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY
    MARILYN SCHROEDER, Treasurer of THE COEUR D'ALENES COMPANY

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