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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.16

                            ARRIS INTERACTIVE/MITSUMI

                               ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

                             MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT

                                   JULY, 1997
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                             MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS                                                         4
SECTION 2: SCOPE OF WORK                                                       6
   2.1 Design of Products                                                      6
   2.2 Manufacturing of Products                                               6
   2.3 Manufacturing Primeship and Location                                    7
   2.4 Manufacturing Scheduling                                                7
   2.5 Quality Assurance                                                       7
   2.6 Repairs                                                                 7
   2.7 New Product Introduction                                                7
   2.8 Cost Reduction and Optimization                                         7
   2.9 Packaging                                                               8
   2.10 Program Coordination                                                   8
SECTION 3: PRICING AND PAYMENT TERMS                                           8
   3.1 Pricing of Product and Services                                         8
   3.2 Pricing of New Product(s)                                               9
   3.3 Payment                                                                 9
   3.4 Invoicing                                                               9
   3.5 Taxes                                                                   9
   3.6 Record Keeping                                                          9
SECTION 4: PURCHASE ORDERS                                                     9
   4.1 Purchase Orders                                                         9
   4.2 Acceptance of Purchase Orders                                           9
   4.3 Completion                                                              9
SECTION 5: PURCHASE ORDER RESCHEDULING/CANCELLATIONS                          10
   5.1 Rescheduling                                                           10
   5.2 Product Modifications                                                  10
   5.3 Cancellation                                                           10
   5.4 Cancellation Charges                                                   10
SECTION 6: FORECASTS                                                          11
   6.1 Product(s) Forecast                                                    11
SECTION 7: SHIPPING/DELIVERY/TITLE                                            11
   7.1 FOB Terms                                                              11
   7.2 Shipping                                                               11
   7.3 Delivery in Installments                                               11
   7.4 Title                                                                  11
   7.5 Late Delivery                                                          12
SECTION 8: MANUFACTURING CAPACITY                                             12
   8.1 Manufacturing Capacity                                                 12
SECTION 9: QUALITY                                                            12
   9.1 Quality Assurance                                                      12
   9.2 Failure Analysis                                                       13
   9.3 Inspection and Acceptance                                              13
SECTION 10: PREPRODUCTION                                                     13
SECTION 11: SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPONENTS                                     14
   11.1 Specifications                                                        14
   11.2 Customer Components                                                   14
   11.3 Programs                                                              14
   11.4 Design Transfer Process                                               14
SECTION 12: QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REVIEWS                                      15
   12.1 Reviews                                                               15
SECTION 13: ECNs, CHANGES AND ERRORS, AND EXCESS AND OBSOLETE MATERIALS       15
   13.1 Design Control                                                        15
   13.2 ECN Class Definitions and Applicability                               15
   13.3 Responsibility for Cost of ECNs and Actions                           15
   13.4 Changes and Errors                                                    15
   13.5 Approval of Major Changes and Errors                                  16
   13.6 Excess and Obsolete Materials                                         16
SECTION 14: DEVELOPED INFORMATION                                             16
SECTION 15: WARRANTY                                                          16
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   15.1 Manufacturer's Warranty                                               16
   15.2 Manufacturers Duties                                                  17
   15.3 Customer Warranty                                                     17
   15.4 Conforming Products                                                   17
   15.5 Incoming Inspection                                                   17
   15.6 DISCLAIMER.                                                           17
SECTION 16: Repairs                                                           18
   16.1 Repairs under Warranty                                                18
   16.2 Repairs out of Warranty                                               18
   16.3 Time Limitations                                                      18
   16.4 Repair Process                                                        18
SECTION 17: LIMITATION OF LIABILITY                                           18
   17.1 Exclusion of Certain Damages                                          18
   17.2 Time Limitations                                                      18
SECTION 18: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS                                      19
   18.1 Manufacturer Indemnity                                                19
   18.2 No Other Rights                                                       19
SECTION 19: TERM AND TERMINATION                                              19
   19.1 Term                                                                  19
   19.2 Termination of Agreement                                              19
   19.3 Payment Obligations                                                   20
   19.4 Survival                                                              20
SECTION 20: GENERAL TERMS                                                     20
   20.1 Indemnification                                                       20
   20.2 Independent Contractor Status                                         20
   20.3 Confidential Information                                              20
   20.4 Freedom of Action                                                     21
   20.5 Trademarks and Trade Names                                            21
   20.6 Compliance with Governmental Legal Requirements                       21
   20.7 Export Controls                                                       21
   20.8 Force Majeure                                                         21
   20.9 Notice                                                                22
   20.10 Assignment                                                           22
   20.11 Governing Law                                                        22
   20.12 Waiver                                                               22
   20.13 Severability                                                         22
   20.14 Complete Agreement                                                   23
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                             MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT

THIS MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT (the "Agreement) is made effective as of the ____
day of 1997 (the "Effective Date") by and between Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd. ,
8-8-2 Kokuryo-cho, Chofu-shi, Tokyo, 182 Japan (hereinafter "Manufacturer") and
ARRIS INTERACTIVE L.L.C., a limited liability company organized under the laws
of the State of Delaware, located at 3871 Lakefield Drive, Suwanee, Georgia,
30024 (hereinafter "Customer").

                                   WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, Customer desires to have Manufacturer manufacture and assemble certain
Products (as hereinafter defined) pursuant to one or more Purchase Orders (as
hereinafter defined) issued by Customer in accordance with this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Manufacturer desires to manufacture and assemble such Products for
Customer hereunder;

NOW, THEREFORE, Customer and Manufacturer, in consideration of the mutual
premises contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, agree as follows:

SECTION 1:  DEFINITIONS

Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined herein shall
have the meanings set forth below.

         "Affiliate" of a corporation shall mean its subsidiaries, any company
         of which it is a subsidiary, and other subsidiaries of such company.

         "Bill of Materials" shall mean a listing or reference for the Hardware,
         Firmware and Software components included in or required for the
         manufacture or assembly of the Products based on their Specifications.

         "Changes and Errors" shall mean material, manufacturing labor and
         engineering support incurred as the result of the implementation of
         product design changes resulting from engineering change notices
         ("ECNs") issued by the Customer, and applicable to manufacturing
         correction or rework of current production in process.

         "Components" shall mean parts, materials, firmware and software
         listings included in or required for the manufacturing of each Product,
         as provided in the Bill of Materials for such Product.

         "Days" shall mean calendar days, unless otherwise specified, provided
         that if a deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, it shall be
         extended until the following regular business day.

         "Delivery" shall mean delivery of Products, FOB Manufacturer's
         facility.

         "Effective Date" shall mean the date first written above.
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         "Engineering Change Notice [ECN]" shall mean a Product design change,
         manufacturing specification change or process change initiated by the
         Customer to address product related issues potentially affecting the
         performance, reliability, safety, serviceability, cost,
         manufacturability or Form, Fit, or Function of the Products.

         "Excess and Obsolete" shall mean surplus in material inventory
         resulting from a reduction in production forecast by the Customer or as
         a result of a procurement strategic decision initiated by the Customer,
         and surplus material resulting from implementation of design changes
         and ECNs rendering Components obsolete.

         "Firmware" shall mean a combination of (1) hardware and (2) software
         represented by a pattern of bits contained in such hardware.

         "Form" shall mean physical size, appearance, layout, shape, and
         dimensions.

         "Fit" shall mean mounting, protocol and interface connections and
         operations (i.e., electrical or mechanical connections).

         "Function" shall mean product operation, functionality and features.

         "Intellectual Property Rights" shall mean any rights under patent,
         semiconductor chip protection, copyright, trade secret, trademark, or
         similar laws which would restrict the manufacture, assembly, or
         distribution of the Products or the subsequent use, sale, or repair of
         the Products as purchased by Customer from Manufacturer hereunder.

         "Known Product Defect" shall mean documented known field product issues
         requiring correction resulting from outstanding product ECNs or
         manufacturing defects.

         "Manufacturing and Design Documentation" shall mean materials and media
         provided to Manufacturer by Customer or third-party contractors,
         suppliers, or licensers acting at Manufacturer's request, in each case
         specifically for use in the manufacture and assembly of Products
         hereunder, including drawings, routings, Bill of Materials, schematics,
         circuit diagrams, Specifications, and test documents.

         "Nonrecurring Charges" shall mean charges for special engineering work
         or other activities listed under this designation in a Statement of
         Work.

         "Preproduction" shall mean the period proceeding standard manufacturing
         where initial pilot production runs are being produced to demonstrate
         product functionality, manufacturing processes and test yields.

         "Product Code" shall mean an identification code for each Product
         components; the .product code will include a product identification
         code and a vintage release number to provide traceability of product
         changes.

         "Purchase Order" shall mean an order to purchase a specific quantity of
         a Product submitted by Customer and accepted by Manufacturer in
         accordance with this Agreement, which refers to the type and volume and
         timing of Products to be manufactured and purchased; price terms;
         scheduled delivery dates (unless submitted on open delivery terms); and
         "sold to," and "ship to" addresses. The terms of this Agreement control
         over any printed terms on a purchase order, acknowledgment,
         confirmation, or invoice.
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         "RF Converter" shall mean printed circuit assembly which converts
         coaxial carried RF signals to a digital bit stream, manufactured by
         Manufacturer for Customer, and which specifications are listed in
         Exhibit "B".

         "Specifications" shall mean the description of the Product, performance
         and test requirements as provided through detailed drawings, in-process
         and final test criteria, or similar documentation.

         "Statement of Work" shall mean a document defining a specific task
         relating to a particular product or Service, documented and agreed on
         by Manufacturer and Customer, which refers to the Specifications for
         the Product or Service that the Manufacturer agrees to manufacture,
         assemble or perform pursuant to Purchase Orders Customer may submit
         hereunder. This Agreement may include multiple Statements of Work and
         each Statement of Work shall be considered a separate transaction. The
         statement of work shall be within the Scope of Work of this Agreement
         as described in Section 2 hereof. The Statement of Work price terms and
         applicable manufacturing and testing procedures for each Product will
         be set forth in a Statement of Work. A Statement of Work may be
         implemented by reference to a new or change in a particular product.

         "Tooling" shall mean all patterns, tools, jigs, dies, equipment.

         "Voice Ports" shall mean end subscriber located modules, manufactured
         by Manufacturer for Customer which interface with the cable network and
         provide standard or premium telephone or data services to the connected
         subscribers and which specifications are listed in Exhibit "B".

SECTION 2:  SCOPE OF WORK

Manufacturer agrees to perform for Customer the tasks and services described
hereafter, with respect to the Products described within this agreement and
according to the accepted schedules and budgets therein, as modified from time
to time by mutual agreement, under the specific direction of the designated
Technical Coordinator of Customer. Specific requirements from Customer will be
addressed with "Statements of Work" defining the task, schedules and budgets
items related to a specific requirement. Each Statement of Work will be within
the boundary of this Scope of Work, unless modified by mutual agreement.

2.1      DESIGN OF PRODUCTS.

         Manufacturer shall provide design and manufacturing services and
         coordinate with such of its affiliates or subcontractors to produce
         product(s) meeting the specifications in Exhibit "B" per the
         schedule(s) given in Exhibit "C" as they may be mutually amended.

2.2      MANUFACTURING OF PRODUCTS.

         Manufacturer shall manufacture and shall coordinate with such of its
         affiliates or subcontractors (as Customer agrees by written consent,
         which shall not be unreasonably withheld) and sell Products to
         Customer, and Customer shall order and purchase Products from
         Manufacturer, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
         Agreement. Manufacturer shall deliver to Customers specified location
         only that quantity of Products specified in Customers Purchase Orders,
         at prices set forth in such Purchase Orders. Manufacturer shall be
         responsible for final assembly and system level testing of all products
         assembled and/or manufactured under this agreement. The initial product
         list to be manufactured by Manufacturer are outlined in Exhibit "A"
         herewith. Customer reserves the right to amend this product list from
         time to time based on market requirements.
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2.3      MANUFACTURING PRIMESHIP AND LOCATION.

         Manufacturer agrees that Customer has internally qualified Akita
         Mitsumi Co., Ltd., Japan facilities as the prime manufacturing
         facilities to perform all Manufacturer's obligations under this
         Agreement. Accordingly, Manufacturer shall not move or otherwise
         transfer production of any Products from this facility without the
         prior, written consent of Customer, which consent shall not be
         unreasonably withheld. Each party shall provide the other with
         reasonable .access to its facilities reasonably required in connection
         with the performance of each party's respective, obligations under this
         Agreement. Manufacturer can elect to use sub-contractors to manufacture
         sub-assemblies of a product. In such case, Manufacturer shall be
         responsible for any sub-contracting agreements concerning the
         manufacture of products sub-assemblies, the co-ordination of
         manufacturing schedule and the overall quality of the finished
         products.

2.4      MANUFACTURING SCHEDULING

         Manufacturer shall coordinate the manufacturing scheduling and material
         planning with regard to the Products to be manufactured with all
         necessary affiliates and subcontractors and shall manage the overall
         production plan and shipments thereunder in accordance with the
         Manufacturing Forecast provided by Customer in accordance with Section
         6 hereof, and the Delivery Dates set forth in the Purchase Orders.

2.5      QUALITY ASSURANCE.

         Manufacturer shall build and test the Products in accordance with the
         test procedures and specifications as developed by Manufacturer and
         agreed to by Customer. Manufacturing test data will be maintained by
         Manufacturer for at least two (2) years from the date of such test and
         will be available for inspection by Customer during normal business
         hours upon reasonable notice.

2.6      REPAIRS

         Manufacturer shall manage the Repairs process in accordance to Section
         16 of this Agreement.

2.7      NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

         Upon Customer request, Manufacturer shall provide timely
         manufacturability assessment, test and production engineering support
         for new and cost reduced Product that is proposed to be introduced by
         Customer. Customer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide
         a forward view of the Product development plan and timing for new
         products. Each new Product will be addressed with a separate Statement
         of Work defining the deliverables and schedules.

2.8      COST REDUCTION AND OPTIMIZATION.

         Manufacturer shall use its best efforts to aid Customer with respect to
         its cost reduction of the Products and shall procure materials and
         services for the Products such that the lowest overall Product cost is
         achieved. Manufacturer shall work with Customer to optimize the
         manufacturing of the Products. In the event that lower total product
         cost can be achieved through outside subcontracting of manufacturing of
         specific Products, Manufacturer and Customer shall use their best
         efforts to transfer out manufacturing of these Products by the
         Manufacturer in favor of the lower total cost option.
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2.9      PACKAGING

         Packaging shall be in accordance with Customer's standards, unless
         otherwise mutually agreed in writing. Customer shall specify in each
         Statement of Work, or otherwise as agreed by the parties, the
         trademarks and trade dress features to appear on the Products and the
         publications to be included in packaging.

2.10     PROGRAM COORDINATION.

         Each party shall appoint Program coordinators to provide operational,
         commercial and technical liaison with the other party hereto in
         connection with the manufacture and the delivery of the Products. Each
         coordinator shall be responsible to provide the official point of
         interface within each party and will be prime to the provide
         coordination within their respective organization for all aspect of the
         execution of this agreement.

         Manufacturer Program Coordinator:
         Takeshi Naito
         Phone; 81-3-3489-3800
         Fax; 81-3-3488-1228

         Customer Program Coordinator:
         Jeff Milway
         Phone; 770-622-8644
         Fax; 770-622-8645

SECTION 3: PRICING AND PAYMENT TERMS

3.1      PRICING OF PRODUCT AND SERVICES

         Pricing for each Product units shall be mutually agreed upon by the
         parties and shall be defined as follow:

         (i) a pricing schedule for current Products to be manufactured by
         Manufacturer on a "standard production" basis (Exhibit "A");
         (ii) a pricing schedule for repair services (Exhibit "D");

         All prices are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

         Exhibits "A" and "D" are incorporated herein by reference. Manufacturer
         will sell Products and Services to Customer at the prices indicated on
         such Exhibits. Changes to pricing schedules shall be mutually agreed on
         by the parties in connection with each material change in an applicable
         Bill of Materials for each Product. The parties understand that, during
         the term hereof, different Products may be manufactured and sold to
         Customer by Manufacturer upon mutual agreement of the parties.
         Manufacturer and Customer may agree to amend pricing schedules
         accordingly. The pricing in Exhibits "B" is subject to periodic review
         and change by written agreement of the parties.

         Unless otherwise expressly stated in writing, Manufacturer's prices are
         exclusive of charges for Product(s) transportation and other related
         services, and any sales or other tax or duty which Manufacturer may be
         required to collect or pay upon the ordered transaction. Premium
         transportation may be used with Customer's concurrence to expedite
         delivery but only upon Customer's written request and expense. Premium
         transportation shall be used by Manufacturer, at its own cost, if
         necessary to meet Order delivery dates.
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3.2      PRICING OF NEW PRODUCT(S)

         Prices for new Product units shall be mutually agreed upon by the
         parties and shall be defined according to section 3.1 of this
         agreement.

3.3      PAYMENT

         Payment terms are net/45 days from the date Manufacturer issues an
         invoice.

3.4      INVOICING

         Manufacturer may invoice for Products upon completion and shipment of
         such Products pursuant to Purchase Orders. To the extent Manufacturer
         is entitled to do so under a Statement of Work, Manufacturer may
         invoice monthly for other Services performed, if any, as set forth in
         the applicable Statement of Work.

3.5      TAXES

         Customer shall be responsible for sales, use, or custom taxes or duties
         resulting from the sale or shipment of Products in accordance with its
         Purchase Orders. Customer shall provide tax exemption numbers, if
         applicable, for such purchases.

3.6      RECORD KEEPING

         Manufacturer shall its maintain records and shall implement mutually
         agreeable accounting classifications such that charges to Customer are
         separately identified.

SECTION 4: PURCHASE ORDERS

4.1      PURCHASE ORDERS

         Customer will provide Purchase Order(s) on a monthly basis, as its
         needs require. Such Purchase Order(s) will cover a forward period of a
         minimum of 60 days.

4.2      ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS

         Manufacturer shall accept Purchase Orders conforming to the
         requirements of this Agreement and Statements of Work then in effect.
         Manufacturer shall indicate its acceptance of proposed Purchase
         Order(s) by written acknowledgment of the Purchase Order(s) for
         quantity and delivery timing requested within ten (10) days after its
         receipt thereof. Customer shall expect that delivery quantities and
         timing will be as requested provided that such quantities are within
         the Product(s) Forecast.

4.3      COMPLETION

         Upon acceptance of each Purchase Order, Manufacturer will manufacture
         and assemble the Products called for by such Purchase Order, conduct
         final testing, and package the Products in accordance with the
         Products' Specifications.
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SECTION 5: PURCHASE ORDER RESCHEDULING/CANCELLATIONS

5.1      RESCHEDULING

         Manufacturer agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to
         accommodate Customer's requests for rescheduling (both acceleration and
         delay), from time to time. Before accepting such rescheduling requests,
         Manufacturer may quote applicable charges resulting from changes in
         costs associated with such rescheduling to Customer. If the parties are
         unable to agree on such changes in charges, then Manufacturer shall
         deliver the Products as initially agreed, subject to Customer's right
         to cancel Purchase Orders as provided herein.

5.2      PRODUCT MODIFICATIONS

         Manufacturer agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to
         accommodate changes in versions of a Product within a reasonable time
         after receiving a written request for such change.

5.3      CANCELLATION

         Customer may, by written notice, cancel shipments of Products that are
         scheduled for delivery more than thirty (30) days after Manufacturer's
         receipt of such notice. Upon Manufacturer's receipt of a notice of
         cancellation, Manufacturer shall stop work on the canceled Portion of
         existing Purchase Orders immediately. Manufacturer agrees to use its
         best efforts to return, reuse, or sell any Manufacturer Components that
         comprise the canceled portion of the applicable Purchase Order and
         Manufacturer will use its best efforts to effectively minimize all
         other costs associated with such cancellation.

5.4      CANCELLATION CHARGES

         With respect to canceled Purchase Orders, Customer agrees to pay
         Manufacturer:

         (a)       For Components (other than items paid for by Customer)
                   acquired solely for the execution of such Purchase Order,
                   Customer shall pay to Manufacturer, Manufacturer's actual
                   costs for such Components, minus amounts saved as a result of
                   any return, reuse, or sale of such Components; plus

         (b)       For completed work and work in progress that cannot be used
                   to fill other orders, Customer shall reimburse Manufacturer's
                   costs for actual and reasonable labor and supplies incurred
                   pursuant to Customer's Purchase Orders up to the date of
                   receipt of notice of cancellation.

         (c)       Customer shall be responsible for long lead-time materials
                   purchased by Manufacturer, with prior written approval from
                   Customer, outside the immediate 60 day Firm Purchase Order
                   period.

         In no event shall cancellation charges set forth previously exceed the
         price of the Products covered by the canceled portion of the Purchase
         Order.

         Manufacturer will provide Customer with documentation adequate to
         support its claim for cancellation charges. Components and completed
         work and work in progress that are paid for by Customer pursuant to
         such cancellation charges shall be Customer's property and shall be
         held or delivered to Customer as Customer may reasonably request
         Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall have no obligation to pay
         cancellation charges if the cancellation is occasioned by the failure
         of Manufacturer to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
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SECTION 6: FORECASTS

6.1      PRODUCT(S) FORECAST

(a)      Customer shall provide its Product(s) forecasts in the following
         manner:
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         Days from Shipment                         Required Specifically
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         0  to 60 Days                               Firm Order
         61 to 90 Days                               30% variation from previous forecast
         91 to 120 Days                              75% schedule variation from previous forecast
         12 months                                   Rolling forecast updated quarterly
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(b)      Orders shall be managed in weekly intervals within the immediate 90 day
         period and monthly within the rest of the 12 month period. Customer
         shall provide monthly forecasts and except as provided in a Purchase
         Order, forecast information shall be for planning purposes only and
         shall not represent Customers commitment to purchase any or all of such
         units or create any other obligation whatsoever by Customer beyond the
         immediate 60 day period.

(c)      Manufacturer shall provide acknowledgment and factory delivery
         commitments to the above requirements within 5 working days for 0 to 60
         day requirements and 10 working days for 61 day and over requirements.

(d)      Manufacturer will provide weekly shipment reports detailing all Product
         Codes shipped, quantity, value and "Ship to" customer.

SECTION 7:  SHIPPING/DELIVERY/TITLE

7.1      FOB TERMS

         All deliveries of Products covered under this Agreement shall be made
         Manufacturer FOB Manufacturer's facility freight collect, or prepaid by
         Manufacturer and charged to Customer per Invoice. Customer may specify
         the carrier by so indicating within a mutually agreeable, reasonable
         period of time prior to shipment. If Products are designated for
         export, Customer is responsible for assuring compliance with applicable
         export laws, and Customer will provide Manufacturer with instructions
         for the handling of such export shipments.

7.2      SHIPPING

         Shipping will be planned to meet commitments with the most economical
         shipping arrangements for both Customer and Manufacturer. All shipments
         will be marshaled and Product(s) may not be shipped incomplete, except
         as may be mutually agreed to by the parties.

7.3      DELIVERY IN INSTALLMENTS

         Manufacturer may fill a Purchase Order in installments, but only in
         mutually agreeable partial quantities and at mutually agreeable
         intervals. Manufacturer may not Ship incomplete Products at any time,
         unless pre-approved by Customer.

7.4      TITLE

         Title to any Manufacturer Components included in the Products will pass
         to Customer upon the earlier of delivery to Customer or Manufacturer's
         receipt of payment for such items. To the extent not otherwise provided
         in this paragraph, title to Products will pass to Customer at point of
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         shipment. Customer Components shall be held by Manufacturer as on
         consignment from Customer and shall be accounted for by Manufacturer
         and cared for in accordance with commercially reasonable standards.
         Title to Customer Components will remain with Customer, but
         Manufacturer shall have a purchase money security interest against the
         Products until receipt of payment from Customer.

7.5      LATE DELIVERY

         Manufacturer agrees that it shall deliver the Products ordered by
         Customer hereunder on, or not earlier than 10 calendar days before, the
         Delivery Dates specified in the Purchase Orders. Manufacturer shall
         immediately notify Customer of any anticipated late deliveries and any
         impending plant or facility shutdowns for any reason; including
         vacation, tool repair, labor difficulties or governmental order, which
         may adversely impact the scheduled Delivery Dates. In the event that
         Manufacturer is delinquent on delivering a Product to Customer for
         reasons other than a force majeure, Manufacturer shall deliver such
         Product to Customer in the most expeditious manner possible and the
         payment of premium transportation costs associated with the delivery of
         the Product shall be at Manufacturers expense. Furthermore, any
         deliveries made more than 30 days beyond the Delivery Date specified in
         s Purchase Order shall result in Manufacturer being required to prepare
         a written corrective action plan and delivering such to Customer,
         specifying the causes for such delay and the corrective action to be
         taken as a result thereof, and Customer shall have the right to
         terminate the Purchase Order to which such delivery relates without any
         liability for such termination.

SECTION 8: MANUFACTURING CAPACITY

8.1      MANUFACTURING CAPACITY

         Manufacturer warrants that it currently has the installed capacity to
         produce manufacturing output of 10,000 RF Converters per month.
         Manufacturer agrees to use its best efforts to accommodate capacity
         increases if requested by Customer, from time to time. Notwithstanding
         the foregoing, Manufacturer agrees that it will accommodate an increase
         in capacity within 90 days with a preapproved forecast or 180 days from
         the date of request of production output.

SECTION 9: QUALITY

9.1      QUALITY ASSURANCE

         Prior to first Production start for each Product(s), Manufacturer shall
         provide Customer with a specific product quality plan satisfactory to
         Customer.

         Manufacturer agrees that all shipments and products shall be verified
         for compliance with the agreed Customer's test specifications for each
         Product(s); test and verification records will be logged and kept
         available for a period of 24 months from the period of shipment for
         each Product(s).

         Further, the parties agree that regular quality reviews will be held no
         less frequently than on a quarterly basis at such time and place as
         mutually agreed to by the parties. Reasons for such meetings may
         include, but shall not be limited to:
         (a) Review of quality acceptance criteria;
         (b) Review of test process for quality or cost improvement;
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         (b)      Quality performance and receiving inspection/installation
                  results;
         (c)      Corrective action results/change control; and
         (d)      Field problem reviews and regulatory impacts.

         In addition, Manufacturer agrees to:

         (a)      Respond in a timely manner to Customers quality related
                  corrective action requests as a result of quality
                  non-conformance;
         (b)      Allow inspections and periodic quality audits by Customer to
                  determine product conformance to quality criteria and
         (c)      Manufacture Products in compliance with applicable
                  requirements hereunder and as required by law.

         Manufacturer shall notify Customer promptly of product(s) or quality
         issues identified in the course of the manufacturing process. Customer
         shall provide prompt technical assistance to Quality and Product
         related issues. Manufacturer has the right to stop manufacturing lines
         to limit product defects exposure, except as otherwise provided herein.

9.2      FAILURE ANALYSIS

         Manufacturer agrees to support Customer in the performance of failure
         Root Cause analysis such that product issues can be solved at the
         source.

         Customer agrees to share with Manufacturer all pertinent data that can
         improve product quality of process reliability.

9.3      INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

         Customer may notify Manufacturer in writing of particular deficiencies
           in the Products, from time to time, but failure to give such notice
           of such deficiencies shall not prejudice warranty claims hereunder.
           Products will be deemed accepted by Customer if a notice of
           deficiency is not received by Manufacturer within fifteen (15) days
           after Customer's receipt of the Products. Manufacturer's
           responsibility for deficiencies shall be as provided for under the
           warranty provisions of this Agreement.

SECTION 10: PREPRODUCTION

         When, requested, Manufacturer shall support Customer in the
         introduction of New Product(s) throughout the preproduction product
         cycle including the following tasks;

         (a)      Manufacturability assessment
         (b)      Product testability assessment
         (c)      Component sourcing
         (c)      Manufacturing and test process design
         (d)      Manufacturing launch

         The Preproduction tasks required, for each "new Product will be covered
         by specific Statements of Work.
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SECTION 11:       SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPONENTS

11.1     SPECIFICATIONS

         Customer shall have primary responsibility for the preparation of
         Specifications for the Product. Customer shall provide Manufacturer
         with copies of preliminary, working draft, and completed portions of
         the Specifications for review. The parties agree to cooperate with each
         other to implement changes to the Specifications made by Customer from
         time to time. The parties shall jointly review the impact of such
         changes, and, in the event Manufacturer reasonably believes that any
         such change will affect the work performed by Manufacturer under this
         Agreement, it shall notify Customer and advise Customer of any such
         effect, including any impact on the manufacture or assembly of the
         Product, design considerations, and the costs to be incurred by
         Manufacturer and Customer as a result of such changes.

11.2     CUSTOMER COMPONENTS

         Customer may identify to Manufacturer certain Components that must be
         used in the manufacturing of the Product. Either these Components may
         be consigned by Customer or Manufacturer may be directed by Customer to
         purchase such components from Customer's approved vendor list ("AVL").
         If Manufacturer offers alternatives to Customer's AVL, the alternative
         must be approved in writing by Customer prior to use in production of
         Products.

11.3     PROGRAMS

         If third party Software is incorporated in the Products, procurement of
         such Software shall be the responsibility of Manufacturer or Customer
         as set forth in the applicable Statement of Work or Bill of Materials.
         Any restrictions or payment obligations imposed by the original source
         on Manufacturer's or Customer's use or handling of such Software shall
         be set forth in a separate signed writing. There shall be no payment or
         reimbursement obligation on Customer's part for programming obtained or
         provided by Manufacturer unless such payments or reimbursements are set
         forth in a Bill of Materials that indicates that Customer has accepted
         such obligation. Title to any Programs and other Proprietary
         Information provided by Customer to Manufacturer (by license or
         otherwise) to be used in the manufacturer of Products will remain with
         Customer and Manufacturer shall use such Programs and other Proprietary
         Information solely for the purpose contemplated by this Agreement.
         Customer hereby grants to Manufacturer a personal and nonexclusive
         license to use the Programs in and for the Products during the term of
         this Agreement. Manufacturer may only make such copies of the Programs
         as are necessary for it to perform its duties hereunder, plus one copy.
         Manufacturer shall immediately return such Programs, permitted copies
         and Proprietary Information to Customer upon termination of this
         Agreement.

11.4     DESIGN TRANSFER PROCESS

         It is expected that Manufacturer provide capability to allow electronic
         transfer of all design information. The actual extent and format of
         product design information shall be mutually agreed.
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SECTION 12:       QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REVIEWS

12.1     REVIEWS

         Customer and Manufacturer agree to review quarterly the business
         performance of each party. Such review shall include items such as
         product delivery, production forecast, product performance, quality,
         pricing, and new designs.

SECTION 13:       ECNS, CHANGES AND ERRORS, AND EXCESS AND OBSOLETE MATERIALS

13.1     DESIGN CONTROL

         Customer shall be the sole design authority for the Products and as
         such may issue, from time to time, Engineering Change Notices [ECNs].
         Customer shall retain engineering control over the entire Product,
         including Components, sub-assemblies and all other data and material.

         Manufacturer shall provide on request, to the Technical Coordinator of
         Customer, process information and specifications, Bills of Materials,
         updated versions of all drawings, tool drawings, manufacturing and test
         documentation, software, and other Information as may be reasonably
         required for the manufacture of the Products ("Manufacturing Data")
         promptly after such material has been created and thereafter at the
         request of Customers Program Coordinator. Such information shall be
         furnished in English.

13.2     ECN CLASS DEFINITIONS AND APPLICABILITY

         "Class 1 ECNs" apply to hazardous conditions or inoperative conditions
         and must be implemented immediately for all new production, work-in
         process and stock on hand in Manufacturer's facilities. "Class 2 ECNs"
         apply to Products that fail published specifications or experience
         excessive field failure rates which must be implemented on any new
         production after a planned, mutually agreed to, implementation date as
         soon as possible, "Class 3 ECNs" apply to new feature, cost
         improvement, or material substitution on Products and shall be
         implemented on any new production after a planned, mutually agreed to,
         implementation date. "Class 4 ECNs" apply to new feature, cost
         improvement, or material substitution on products after a planned
         implementation date determined by Manufacturer to minimize scrap
         material costs. "Class 5 ECNs" shall be issued by Customer which apply
         to new Products produced by Manufacturer indicating product acceptance
         by Customer. Customer shall issue ECN's to Manufacturer from time to
         time and the responsibility for the costs of such ECN's is set forth in
         Section 13.3.

13.3     RESPONSIBILITY FOR COST OF ECNS AND ACTIONS

         Charges for ECN's needed due to product specification error/changes are
         the responsibility of Customer. All other charges due to ECN's are
         responsibility of Manufacturer.

13.4     CHANGES AND ERRORS

         Customer is responsible for costs of Changes and Errors resulting from
         Engineering Design Changes requested by the Customer and shall be
         billed for such costs by Manufacturer. Manufacturer is responsible for
         all Changes and Errors resulting from defects in workmanship and
         resulting from Engineering Design Changes requested by the
         Manufacturer.
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13.5     APPROVAL OF MAJOR CHANGES AND ERRORS

         All costs of Changes and Errors in excess of $10,000 must be
         pre-approved in writing by Customer. Manufacturer shall provide monthly
         Changes and Errors reports to Customer in a format as shall be mutually
         agreed.

13.6     EXCESS AND OBSOLETE MATERIALS

         Customer is responsible for all costs resulting from a reduction in
         forecast exceeding the ordering rules outlined in Section 6.1 and
         Customer is responsible for all obsolete material resulting from
         engineering design changes requested by Customer. Manufacturer is
         responsible for the cost of all other Excess and Obsolete materials.
         Customer will accept Excess and Obsolete charges at the time of the
         final disposition of such material to the extent Customer is
         responsible: for such changes as outlined above. Manufacturer and
         Customer shall review such Excess and Obsolete materials monthly to
         ensure compliance with the terms herein.

SECTION 14:       DEVELOPED INFORMATION

         The parties agree that Manufacturer is performing research or
         development activities, manufacturing and assembly services for
         Customer and it is specifically agreed that Customer is not conferring
         on Manufacturer any Intellectual Property Rights or licenses concerning
         Customer's Products and that all design plans are the Property of
         Customer. If Manufacturer does design or develop anything related to
         Customers Products and Product designs, such "Improvements" shall be
         promptly disclosed to Customer and they shall be considered "work for
         hire" and belong to Customer or alternatively Manufacturer agrees to
         promptly disclose to Customer any such "Improvement" and assign all
         such rights exclusively to Customer. "Improvements" shall include
         improvements, changes, additions, and modifications to Customer's
         Product design and Intellectual Property, but shall not include
         Manufacturer's general practices and knowledge, pre-existing
         intellectual property, designs, and individual components and other
         intellectual property not specifically related to the Product.

SECTION 15:       WARRANTY

15.1     MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY

         Manufacturer warrants that the Products manufactured hereunder, under
         normal use and service, will be free from defective material and faulty
         workmanship and will perform in accordance with Customers applicable
         Specifications for a period, of 20 months from the date of manufacture;
         provided, however, that Manufacturer shall have no liability for any
         defects as a result of specification flaws. This warranty does not
         apply to items normally consumed in operation, such as lamps and fuses.
         Manufacturer's sole obligation and Customer's exclusive remedy under
         this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair, at Manufacturers
         option and expense, of the defective Products, and such obligation and
         remedy are conditioned upon the Products not having been altered by any
         party other than Manufacturer without Manufacturer's prior written
         consent, and the defect not being the result of mishandling, abuse,
         misuse or improper storage, operation, or maintenance, or other causes
         not imputable to Manufacturer and upon the Products not having been
         damaged by fire, explosion, power failure, or any act of nature or
         public enemy. Repair or replacement Products furnished during the
         warranty period shall be warranted for a period of one hundred and
         twenty (120) days or the remainder of the original warranty whichever
         is longer. The aforementioned warranties shall inure to Customer, its
         successors and assigns, and those who
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         purchase or use each Product Manufacturer warrants that the Product
         delivered to Customer is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

15.2     MANUFACTURERS DUTIES

         Manufacturer shall maintain product test logs for all products shipped
         for a period of 24 months and shall make such information available to
         Customer on request. Product related issues identified in field returns
         shall be documented by Manufacturer and reported in writing to Customer
         as soon as practicable. Manufacturer shall assist Customer in
         performing root cause analysis of field failures and make such
         information available to Customer on request. Manufacturer shall have
         no responsibility for defects in Customer Components with no design
         root cause; but Manufacturer agrees to cooperate in processing
         applicable third-party warranty claims and in taking advantage of
         remedies, if any, available from the original sources of such Customer
         Components. Issues resulting from Warranty administration must be
         reported monthly in writing by Manufacturer and both parties shall use
         their best efforts to achieve prompt resolution of any open issues.

15.3     CUSTOMER WARRANTY

         Customer warrants it has the right (1) to consign Customer Components
         to Manufacturer for incorporation in the Products in accordance with
         the Manufacturing and Design Documentation and (2) to authorize
         Manufacturer to use, for purposes of manufacturing and assembling the
         Products hereunder, any information provided by Customer and contained
         in the Manufacturing and Design Documentation.

15.4     CONFORMING PRODUCTS

         For Products that are returned to Manufacturer by Customer for warranty
         repair or replacement and are found by Manufacturer to conform to the
         Product Specifications and such conformity is verified by Customer,
         Customer shall pay Manufacturer shipping charges and duties.

15.5     INCOMING INSPECTION

         All incoming lots are subject to sampling and inspection according to
         MIL STD-105D, level 2, normal inspection, single sampling, AQL level =
         1.0. Lots will be subject to acceptance or rejection as per the above
         criteria. Rejected lots will be submitted to the Manufacturer for 100%
         inspection and correction. Customer and Manufacturer reserve the right
         to reject any defective units, regardless of whether the lot as a whole
         is accepted or rejected. A unit is considered defective if it (or any
         section of it) fails to work or it fails to meet any specification
         listed in this document. Units exhibiting inadequate or poor
         workmanship may also be considered defective.

15.6     DISCLAIMER.

         THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONSTITUTE THE ONLY WARRANTIES
         WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS AND ARE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES IN THE
         EVENT SUCH WARRANTIES ARE BREACHED. SUCH WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL
         OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPUED.
         INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO ANY OTHER
         SERVICES PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER HEREUNDER OR OTHERWISE, AND ANY
         WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
         NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
         CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE FOR ANY REASON.
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SECTION 16:       REPAIRS

         Manufacturer agrees to provide repairs services for Product it
         manufactures. Stock classes applicable to repairs are set forth in
         Exhibit "F".

16.1     REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY

         Manufacturer is responsible for the cost of repairs where workmanship
         defects are identified, subject to the terms set forth in section 15.
         Customer shall be responsible for costs of repair where specification
         related defects are identified. Manufacturer can replace product with
         "like for like" replacement Class B stock.

16.2     REPAIRS OUT OF WARRANTY

         The price schedule for out of warranty repairs is set forth in Exhibit
         "D".

16.3     TIME LIMITATIONS

         Manufacturer must retain repair capabilities for the product component
         set forth in Exhibit "A" for a period of 7 years.

16.4     REPAIR PROCESS

         a)        Manufacturer shall coordinate the management of repairs and
                   returns, and shall coordinate the management of repairs and
                   returns with such of its affiliates or subcontractors (as
                   Customer agrees by written consent, which shall not be
                   unreasonably withheld).

         b)       Manufacturer shall proceed with the repair of Class C
                  product(s) as defined in Exhibit "E" within twenty-one (21)
                  calendar days from the date of receipt at Manufacturer's site.
                  In the event that any Product is not capable of being repaired
                  by Manufacturer on a timely basis, it shall be replaced with a
                  Class A Product as defined in Exhibit "E".

         c)       Manufacturer shall establish return depots in North America
                  and Japan.

SECTION 17:       LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

17.1     EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES

         IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
         INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, OR
         DATA OR INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, WHETHER SUCH ALLEGED DAMAGES ARE
         LABELED IN TORT, CONTRACT, OR INDEMNITY, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN
         ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

17.2     TIME LIMITATIONS

         Actions by either party, however asserted, other than in respect of any
         infringement of Intellectual Property Rights, shall be commenced within
         two years from the date the cause of action accrues.
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SECTION 18:       INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

18.1     MANUFACTURER INDEMNITY

         Manufacturer, at its own expense, shall protect, defend, hold harmless,
         and indemnify Customer and any subsequent owner of the Products, and
         shall pay any damages, agreed upon settlement amounts, or necessary
         costs (including attorney fees and fines) finally awarded with respect
         to all proceedings or claims against it or them for the infringement of
         any Intellectual Property Rights resulting from Manufacturer's
         manufacture and assembly processes or the use of Manufacturer
         Components where such use necessarily and solely causes the
         infringement. Manufacturer shall not have any liability hereunder based
         on (1) required compliance by Manufacturer with manufacturing and
         design documentation originating with and furnished by Customer (or the
         combination. of the Products with other apparatus not included in the
         deliveries to Customer), if such compliance (or combination)
         necessarily and solely gives rise to such proceedings or claims; (2)
         infringement or alleged infringement caused solely by Customer
         Components; or (3) infringements resulting from modifications or
         alterations made after shipment by Manufacturer. Customer shall not
         agree to settle any such proceeding or claim without ~e written consent
         of Manufacturer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

18.2     NO OTHER RIGHTS

         Except for any licenses and immunities that are expressly granted by
         this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement or any course of dealing
         between the parties will be deemed to create a license from either
         party to the other of any Intellectual Property Right, whether by
         estoppel, implication, or otherwise.

SECTION 19:       TERM AND TERMINATION

19.1     TERM

         This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall be in
         effect until December 31, 1998 Thereafter, this Agreement shall
         automatically renew for successive terms of one year unless and until
         terminated pursuant to Section 19.2.

19.2     TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

         This Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time upon the
         occurrence of any one or more of the following events of default:

         (a)      The other party defaults in the performance of any material
                  requirement or obligation under this Agreement or any other
                  written agreement between the parties concerning the subject
                  of this Agreement, and such default is not cured within 20
                  days after written notice of such default is sent to such
                  party;

         (b)      Customer fails to make (in full) any payment required by this
                  Agreement to Manufacturer on the date due, and fails to cure
                  such default within 20 days after written notice of such
                  default is sent to Customer; or

         (c)      The other party ceases to do business, makes a composition or
                  assignment for the benefit of its creditors, makes a general
                  arrangement with its creditors concerning any extension or
                  forgiveness of any of its secured debt, becomes bankrupt or
                  insolvent, suffers or seeks the
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                  appointment of a receiver to the whole or any material part of
                  its business, takes any action to liquidate or wind up the
                  whole or any material part of its business, is found subject
                  to any provisions of any bankruptcy code concerning
                  involuntary bankruptcy or similar proceeding, or suffers a
                  material adverse change in its financial position such that
                  payments hereunder may be affected or delayed by a creditor or
                  administrator of the business of the other party.

         In addition, either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience
         on a 9 months prior written notice to the other party.

         In the event of termination of this Agreement, Manufacturer agrees that
         the Customer will have the option to purchase the dedicated test
         equipment, texturing and tools used for the manufacturing and test of
         the Product(s). Manufacturer agrees to sell such equipment at actual
         depreciated book value at the time of termination.

19.3     PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS

         No termination of this Agreement shall release Customer from any
         obligation to pay Manufacturer any amount that has accrued or become
         payable at or prior to the date of termination.

19.4     SURVIVAL

         Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, the provisions of
         Section 20.3 shall continue in accordance with its terms.

SECTION 20:       GENERAL TERMS

20.1     INDEMNIFICATION

         Each party shall indemnify and defend the other party against all
         claims, suits, losses, expenses, and liabilities for bodily injury,
         personal injury, death, and property damage directly or indirectly
         caused by any Products or through the intentional acts or negligence of
         such party or of any person for whose actions said party is legally
         liable. Both parties shall carry and maintain liability insurance
         coverage to satisfactorily cover its obligations under this Agreement.

20.2     INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

         Each of the parties hereto shall conduct the work to be performed
         hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an agent or employee
         of the other party. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
         Agreement, each party shall choose the means to be employed and the
         manner of carrying out its obligations hereunder. Each party shall have
         sole responsibility for the supervision and payment of its personnel
         and, except as agreed in writing, all other costs and expenses required
         to perform its obligations hereunder.

20.3     CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

         All technical information, specifications, drawings, documentation and
         "know-how" of every kind and description whatsoever disclosed by either
         party to the other under this Agreement ("Information"), except insofar
         as it may be in the public domain or be established to have been
         independently developed and so documented by the other party or
         obtained by the other party from any person not in breach of any
         confidentiality obligations to the disclosing party, is the exclusive
         property of the disclosing party, and the other party, except as
         specifically authorized in writing by the disclosing party, or as
         permitted hereunder, shall treat and protect the Information as
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         confidential, shall not reproduce the Information except to the extent
         reasonably required for the performance of this Agreement, shall not
         divulge the Information in whole or in part to any third parties, and
         shall use the Information only for purposes necessary for the
         performance of this Agreement. This obligation shall survive the
         termination of this Agreement. Each party shall disclose the
         Information only to those of its employees and agents who shall have a
         "need-to-know" the Information for the purposes described herein after
         first making such employees or agents aware of the confidentiality
         obligations set forth above.

20.4     FREEDOM OF ACTION

         Except as restricted by Intellectual Property Rights of a party hereto
         or of third parties, nothing in this Agreement shall limit the right of
         Customer or Manufacturer to develop, have developed, procure, and/or
         market products or services now or in the future, including any that
         may be competitive with those that are subject of this Agreement.
         Neither party shall be required to disclose planning information to the
         other except for the forecast described in Section 6 and as may be
         mutually agreed upon by the parties.

20.5     TRADEMARKS AND TRADE NAMES

         Neither this Agreement nor the sale of Products hereunder shall be
         deemed to give either party any right to use any of the other party's
         trademarks or trade names without such other party's specific, written
         consent.

20.6     COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

         Manufacturer shall comply with the provisions of all applicable
         federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances
         applicable to the transactions governed by this Agreement. Customer
         shall ensure that the product design complies with FCC regulations and
         meets UL and CSA standards. Manufacturer shall ensure compliance of all
         manufactured products to applicable UL and CSA standards. Manufacturer
         must at all times be ISO 9002 compliant and obtain similar governmental
         and safety certifications or approvals. Manufacturer shall perform all
         administrative actions required to qualify each Product for
         preferential treatment under the rules of any applicable trade treaty.

20.7     EXPORT CONTROLS

         Each party agrees that it will not knowingly (1) export or re-export,
         directly or indirectly, any technical data (as defined by the U.S.
         Export Administration Regulations), including software received from
         the other under this Agreement; (2) disclose such technical data for
         use in; or (3) export or re-export directly or indirectly, any direct
         product of such technical data, including software, to destination to
         which such export or re-export is restricted or prohibited by U.S. or
         non-U.S. law without obtaining prior authorization from U.S. Department
         of Commerce and other competent government authorities to the extent
         required by those laws. This clause shall survive termination or
         cancellation of this Agreement.

20.8     FORCE MAJEURE

         Neither Customer nor Manufacturer shall be considered in default or
         liable for any delay or failure to perform any provision of this
         Agreement if such delay or failure arises directly or indirectly out of
         an act of nature, acts of the public enemy freight embargoes, strikes;
         quarantine restrictions, unusually severe weather conditions,
         insurrection, riot, and other such causes beyond the control of the
         party responsible for the delay or failure to perform.
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20.9     NOTICE

         Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, all notices and other
         communications permitted or required hereunder shall be in writing and
         shall be mailed, telecopied, telegraphed, telexed or delivered to the
         other party at the address set forth in the following (or at such other
         address as either policy shall designate in writing to the other party
         during the term of this Agreement) and shall be effective at the
         earlier of the time received of five days after dispatch in accordance
         with the terms of this Section. Each notice to Customer or Manufacturer
         shall be addressed until notice of change thereof, as follows:

         If to Customer:

                           Arris Interactive L.L.C.
                           Suite 300
                           Lakefield Drive
                           Suwanee, Georgia 30024

                           Attn:Jeff Milway
                           Telephone: 770-622-8644
                           Fax:770-622-8770

         If to Manufacturer:
                           Mitsumi Electric Co., Ltd.
                           8-8-2 Kokuryo-cho
                           Chofu-shi
                           Tokyo 182
                           Japan
                           Attn: Tomoaki lida_______________
                           Telephone: 81-3-3489-5333___________
                           Fax: 81-3-3488-1228________________

20.10    ASSIGNMENT

         This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior
         written consent of the other party. Any attempted assignment or
         transfer of any of the rights, duties, or obligations herein shall be
         void if not in compliance with this subsection.

20.11    GOVERNING LAW

         This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.

20.12    WAIVER

         No failure or delay on the part of either party hereto in exercising
         any right or remedy under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver
         thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right or
         remedy. No provision of this Agreement may be waived except in writing
         signed by the party granting such waiver.

20.13    SEVERABILITY

         If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the other
         provisions will not be affected.
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20.14    COMPLETE AGREEMENT

         This Agreement (including the attachments hereto, Statements of Works,
         Acknowledgments, Invoices, and Purchase Orders issued hereunder)
         constitutes the complete and exclusive final written expression of all
         the terms of agreement between parties. It supersedes all prior
         agreements, understandings, and negotiations concerning the matters
         specified herein. Any representations, promises, warranties or
         statements made by either party that differ in any way from the terms
         of this Agreement shall not be binding on either party unless made in
         writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of each party.

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         Agreed to:                                  Agreed to:
         CUSTOMER                                    MANUFACTURER
         ARRIS INTERACTIVE LLC.                      MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

         By:   /s/ R.J. Stanzione                    By:  /s/ H. Moribe

                   R.J. Stanzione                             H. Moribe
                Name (Print or Type)                        Name (Print or Type)

         Title:      CEO                             Title:    CSO

         Date:       7/9/97                          Date:     9/15/97
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July 9, 2001

Mr. Tom Lida
Mitsumi Electric Co., LTD
8-8-2 Koyuryo-Cho
Chofo-shi
Tokyo 182
Japan

Subject: Amendment to Manufacturing Agreement between Arris Interactive LLC and
         Mitsumi Electric Co., LTD.

Dear Lida-san:

This letter amends the above mentioned agreement as follows:

Change the last sentence of Section 7.4 from:

"Title to Customer Components will remain with Customer, but Manufacturer shall
have a purchase money security interest against the Products until receipt of
payment from Customer."

To read as follows:

"Title to Customer Components will remain with Customer."

Provisions of the above-mentioned agreement to the extent not amended by or in
conflict with the above amendment shall continue in effect.

Please sign and return a copy of this letter signifying your agreement.

Regards,

Jeff Milway
Senior Director - Operations
Arris Interactive LLC

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Amendment.

Mitsumi                                           Arris Interactive

Signature:        /s/ Steve Moribe                /s/ David Potts

Printed Name:         Steve Moribe                    David Potts

Title:            Executive Vice President        Vice President and CEO

Date:             July 9, 2001                    July 9, 2001<PAGE>
                                                                  EXHIBIT 10.17

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

         THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), dated as of October 6,
2000, is by and between ANTEC CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the
"Company"), and RON COPPOCK ("Executive").

         WHEREAS, Executive and the Company are parties to a previous employment
agreement; and

         WHEREAS, Executive and the Company desire to replace the previous
employment agreement.

         WHEREAS, Executive and the Company want to enter into a written
agreement providing for the terms of Executive's employment by the Company.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recital and of the
mutual covenants set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which axe hereby acknowledged, the parties agree
as follows:

         1.       Employment. Executive agrees to enter into the continued
employment of the Company, and the Company agrees to employ Executive, on the
terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Executive agrees during the
term of this Agreement to devote substantially all of his business time,
efforts, skills and abilities to the performance of his duties as stated in this
Agreement and to the furtherance of the Company's business.

                  Executive's initial job title will be Executive President
ANTEC International and his duties will be those executive duties as are
designated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Executive further
agrees to serve, without additional compensation, as an officer or director, or
both, of any subsidiary, division or affiliate of the Company or any other
entity in which the Company holds an equity interest, provided, however, that
(a) the Company shall indemnify Executive from liabilities in connection with
serving in any such position to the same extent as his indemnification rights
pursuant to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and applicable
Delaware law, and (b) such other position shall, not materially detract from the
responsibilities of Executive pursuant to this Section 1 or his ability to
perform such responsibilities.

         2.       Compensation.

                  (a)      Base Salary. During the term of Executive's
employment with the Company pursuant to this Agreement, the Company shall pay to
Executive as compensation for his services an annual base salary of not less
than $195,000 ("Base Salary"). Executive's Base Salary will be payable in
arrears in accordance with the Company's normal payroll

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procedures and will be reviewed annually and subject to upward adjustment at the
discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, but will not be lowered.

                  (b)      Incentive Bonus. During the term of Executive's
employment with the Company pursuant to this Agreement, Executive's incentive
compensation program shall be determined by the Company in its discretion with a
target bonus equal to 50% of Base Salary, and allowing for payment of up to 150%
of target. On termination at other than year-end the bonus will be prorated to
reflect the period of actual employment.

                  (c)      Executive Perquisites. During the term of Executive's
employment with the Company pursuant to this Agreement, Executive shall be
entitled to receive such executive perquisites and fringe benefits as are
provided to the executives in comparable positions and their families under any
of the Company's plans and/or programs in effect from time to time and such
other benefits as are customarily available to executives of the Company and
their families, including without limitation vacations and life, medical and
disability insurance.

                  (d)      Tax Withholding. The Company has the right to deduct
from any compensation payable to Executive under this Agreement social security
(FICA) taxes and all federal, state, municipal or other such taxes or charges as
may now be in effect or that may hereafter be enacted or required.

                  (e)      Expense Reimbursements. The Company shall pay or
reimburse Executive for all reasonable business expenses incurred or paid by
Executive in the course of performing his duties hereunder, including but not
limited to reasonable travel expenses for Executive. As a condition to such
payment or reimbursement, however, Executive shall maintain and provide to the
Company reasonable documentation and receipts for such expenses.

         3.       Term. Unless sooner terminated pursuant to Section 4 of this
Agreement, and subject to the provisions of Section 5 hereof, the term of this
Agreement shall commence as of the date hereof and shall continue until five
years from the date hereof

         4.       Termination. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3
hereof, but subject to the provisions of Section 5 hereof, Executive's
employment under this Agreement shall terminate as follows:

                  (a)      Death. Executive's employment shall terminate upon
the death of Executive; provided, however, that the Company shall continue to
pay (in accordance with its normal payroll procedures) the Base Salary to
Executive's estate for a period of three months after the date of Executive's
death.

                  (b)      Termination for Cause. The Company may terminate
Executive's employment at any time for "Cause" (as hereinafter defined) by
delivering a written termination notice to Executive. For purposes of this
Agreement, "Cause" shall mean any of: (i) Executive's conviction of a felony or
a crime involving moral turpitude; (ii) Executive's commission of an act
constituting. fraud, deceit or material misrepresentation with respect to the
Company; (iii)

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Executive's embezzlement of funds or assets from the Company; (iv) Executive's
addiction to any alcoholic, controlled or illegal substance or drug; (v)
Executive's commission of any act or omission which would give the Company the
right to terminate Executive's employment under applicable law; or (vi)
Executive's failure to correct or cure any material breach of or default under
this Agreement within ten days after receiving written notice of such breach or
default from the Company.

                  (c)      Termination Without Cause. The Company may terminate
Executive's employment at any time by delivering a written termination notice to
Executive.

                  (d)      Termination by Executive. Executive may terminate his
employment at any time by delivering ninety days prior written notice to the
Company; provided, however, that the terms, conditions and benefits specified in
Section 5 hereof shall apply or be payable to Executive only if such termination
occurs as a result of a material breach by the Company of any provision of this
Agreement.

                  (e)      Termination Following Disability. In the event
Executive becomes mentally or physically impaired or disabled and is unable to
perform his material duties and responsibilities hereunder for a period of at
least ninety days in the aggregate during any one hundred twenty consecutive day
period, the Company may terminate Executive's employment by delivering a written
termination notice to Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive shall
continue to receive his full salary and benefits under this Agreement for a
period of six months after the effective date of such termination.

                  (f)      Payments. Following any expiration or termination of
this Agreement or Executive's employment hereunder, and in addition to any
amounts owed pursuant to Section 5 hereof, the Company shall pay to Executive
all amounts earned by Executive hereunder prior to the date of such expiration
or termination.

         5.       Certain Termination Benefits. Subject to Section 6(a) hereof,
in the event (i) the Company terminates Executive's employment without cause
pursuant to Section 4(c) or (ii) Executive terminates his employment pursuant to
Section 4(d):

                  (a)      Base Salary and Bonus. The Company shall continue to
pay to Executive his Base Salary (as in effect as of the date of such
termination) arid bonus (calculated on a pro rata basis based upon the
assumption that Executive would have fulfilled the requirements to earn his
target bonus) that would have been payable hereunder to Executive from the date
of such termination for a period of twelve months following the termination.

                  (b)      Stock. Subject to Section 10 hereof, on and as of the
effective date of the termination of employment, all of Executive's outstanding
stock options and restricted stock grants under the Company's stock option and
other benefit plans shall immediately vest.

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                  (c)      Life Insurance. The Company shall continue to provide
Executive with group and additional life insurance coverage for a period of
twelve months following termination.

                  (d)      Medical Insurance. The Company shall continue to
provide Executive and his family with group medical insurance coverage under the
Company's Medical Plans (as the same may change from time to time) or other
substantially similar health insurance for a period of twelve months following
termination.

                  (e)      Group Disability. The Company shall continue to
provide Executive coverage under the Company's group disability plan for a
period of twelve months following termination.

                  (f)      Offset. Any fringe benefits received by Executive in
connection with any other employment that are reasonably comparable, but not
necessarily as beneficial, to Executive as the fringe benefits then being
provided by the Company pursuant to this Section 5, shall be deemed to be the
equivalent of, and shall terminate the Company's responsibility to continue
providing, the fringe benefits then being provided by the Company pursuant to
this Section 5. The Company acknowledges that if Executive's employment with the
Company is terminated, Executive shall have no duty to mitigate damages.

                  (g)      General Release. Acceptance by Executive of any
amounts pursuant to this Section 5 shall constitute a full and complete release
by Executive of any and all claims Executive may have against the Company, its
officers, directors and affiliates, including, but not limited to, claims he
might have relating to Executive's cessation of employment with the Company;
provided, however, that there may properly be excluded from the scope of such
general release the following:

                           (i)      claims that Executive may have against the
                  Company for reimbursement of ordinary and necessary business
                  expenses incurred by him during the course of his employment;

                           (ii)     claims that may be made by the Executive for
                  payment of Base Salary, fringe benefits or stock options
                  properly due to him; or

                           (iii)    claims respecting matters for which the
                  Executive is entitled to be indemnified under the Company's
                  Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, respecting third party
                  claims asserted or third party litigation pending or
                  threatened against the Executive.

A condition to Executive's receipt of any amounts pursuant to this Section 5
shall be Executive's execution and delivery of a general release as described
above. In exchange for such release, the Company shall, if Executive's
employment is terminated without Cause, provide a release to Executive, but only
with respect to claims against Executive which are actually known to the Company
as of the time of such termination.

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         6.       Effect of Change in Control.

                  (a)      If within one year following a "Change of Control"
(as hereinafter defined), Executive terminates his employment with the Company
for Good Reason (as hereinafter defined) or the Company terminates Executive's
employment for any reason other than Cause, death or disability, the Company
shall pay to Executive: (1) an amount equal to one times the Executive's Base
Salary as of the date of termination; (2) an amount equal to one times the
average annual cash bonus paid to Executive for the two fiscal years immediately
preceding the date of termination; and (3) all benefits under the Company's
various benefit plans, including group healthcare, dental and life, for the
period equal to twelve months from the date of termination.

                  (b)      "Change of Control" shall mean the date as of which:
(i) there shall be consummated (1) any consolidation or merger of the Company in
which the Company is not the continuing or surviving corporation or pursuant to
which shares of the Company's common stock would be converted into cash,
securities or other property, other than a merger of the Company in which the
holders of the Company's common stock immediately prior to the merger have the
same proportionate ownership of common stock of the surviving corporation
immediately after the merger, or (2) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer
(in one transaction or a series of related transactions) of all, or
substantially all, of the assets of the Company; or (ii) the stockholders of the
Company approve any plan or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of the
Company; or (iii) any person (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and
l4(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange
Act")), shall become the beneficial owner (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3
under the Exchange Act) of 30% of the Company's outstanding common stock (other
than AT&T Corporation or one of their subsidiaries); or (iv) during any period
of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period
constitute the entire board of directors of the Company shall cease for any
reason to constitute a majority thereof unless the election, or the nomination
for election by the Company's stockholders, of each new director was approved by
a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who were
directors at the beginning of the period.

                  (c)      "Good Reason" shall mean any of the following actions
taken by the Company without the Executive's written consent after a Change of
Control:

                           (i)      the assignment to the Executive by the
                  Company of duties inconsistent with, or the reduction of the
                  powers and functions associated with, the Executive's
                  position, duties, responsibilities and status with the Company
                  immediately prior to a Change of Control or Potential Change
                  of Control (as defined below), or an adverse change in
                  Executive's titles or offices as in effect immediately prior
                  to a Change of Control or Potential Change of Control, or any
                  removal of the Executive from or any failure to re-elect
                  Executive to any of such positions, except in connection with
                  the termination of his employment for Disability or Cause or
                  as a result of Executive's death except to the extent that a

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                  change in duties relates to the elimination of
                  responsibilities attendant to the Company's no longer being a
                  publicly traded company;

                           (ii)     A reduction by the Company in the
                  Executive's Base Salary as in effect on the date of a Change
                  of Control or Potential Change of Control, or as the same may
                  be increased from time to time during the term of his
                  Agreement;

                           (iii)    The Company shall require the Executive to
                  be based anywhere other than at the Company's principal
                  executive offices or the location where the Executive is based
                  on the date of a Change of Control or Potential Change of
                  Control, or if Executive agrees to such relocation, the
                  Company fails to reimburse the Executive for moving and all
                  other expenses reasonably incurred with such move;

                           (iv)     The Company shall fail to continue in effect
                  any Company-sponsored plan or benefit that is in effect on the
                  date of a Change of Control or Potential Change of Control,
                  that provides (A) incentive or bonus compensation, (B) fringe
                  benefits such as vacation, medical benefits, life insurance
                  and accident insurance, (C) reimbursement for reasonable
                  expenses incurred by the Executive in connection with the
                  performance of duties with the Company, or (D) pension
                  benefits such as a Code Section 401(k) plan, except to the
                  extent that such plans taken as a whole are replaced with
                  substantially comparable plans;

                           (v)      Any material breach by the Company of any
                  provision of this Agreement; and

                           (vi)     Any failure by the Company to obtain the
                  assumption of this Agreement by any successor or assign of the
                  Company effected in accordance with the provisions of Section
                  6.

                  (d)      "Potential Change of Control" shall mean the date as
of which (1) the Company enters into an agreement the consummation of which, or
the approval by shareholders of which, would constitute a Change of Control;
(ii) proxies for the election of Directors of the Company are solicited by
anyone other than the Company; (iii) any person (including, but not limited to,
any individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, association or trust)
publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking actions which, if
consummated, would constitute a Change of Control; or (iv) any other event
occurs which is deemed to be a Potential Change of Control by the Board and the
Board adopts a resolution to the effect that a Potential Change of Control has
occurred.

                  (e)      In the event that (i) Executive would otherwise be
entitled to the compensation and benefits described in Section 6(a) hereof
("Compensation Payments"), and (ii) the Company determines, based upon the
advice of tax counsel selected by the Company's independent auditors and
acceptable to Executive, that, as a result of such Compensation Payments and any
other benefits or payments required to be taken into account under Code

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Section 280G(b)(2) ("Parachute Payments"), any of such Parachute Payments would
be reportable by the Company as "excess parachute payments", such Compensation
Payments shall be reduced to the extent necessary to cause Executive's Parachute
Payments to equal 2.99 times the "base amount" as defined in Code Section
280G(b)(3) with respect to such Executive. However, such reduction in the
Compensation Payments shall be made only if, in the opinion of such tax counsel,
it would result in a larger Parachute Payment to the Executive than payment of
the unreduced Parachute Payments after deduction of tax imposed on and payable
by the Executive under Section 4999 of the Code ("Excise Tax"), The value of any
non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit for purposes of this
paragraph shall be determined by the Company's independent auditors.

                  (f)      The parties hereto agree that the payments provided
under Section 6(a) above, as the case may be, are reasonable compensation in
light of Executive's services rendered to the Company and that neither party
shall contest the payment of such benefits as constituting an "excess parachute
payment" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(l) of the Code.

                  (g)      Unless the Company determines that arty Parachute
Payments made hereunder must be reported as "excess parachute payments" in
accordance with Section 6(e) above, neither party shall file any return taking
the position that the payment of such benefits constitutes an "excess parachute
payment" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(l) of the Code.

         7.       Non-Competition. Executive agrees that during the term of this
Agreement and for a period of four months from the date of the termination of
Executive's employment with the Company pursuant to Sections 4(b), 4(c), 4(d),
4(e) and 6 herein or for any other reason that results in the Executive being
entitled to the benefits described in Section 5, he will not, directly or
indirectly, compete with the Company by providing to any company that is in a
"Competing Business" services substantially similar to the services provided by
Executive at the time of termination. Competing Business shall be defined as any
business that engages, in whole or in part, in the broadband communication
equipment for broadband communications architectures in the United States, and
Executive's employment function or affiliation is directly or indirectly in such
business,

         8.       Nonsolicitation of Employees. For a period of two years after
the termination or cessation of his employment with the Company for any reason
whatsoever, Executive shall not, on his own behalf or on behalf of any other
person, partnership, association, corporation, or other entity, solicit or in
any manner attempt to influence or induct any employee of the Company or its
subsidiaries or affiliates (known by the Executive to be such) to leave the
employment of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates, nor shall he use or
disclose to any person, partnership, association, corporation or other entity
any information obtained while an employee of the Company concerning the names
and addresses of the Company's employees.

         9.       Nondisclosure of Trade Secrets. During the term of this
Agreement, Executive will have access to and become familiar with various trade
secrets and proprietary and

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confidential information of the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates,
including, but not hunted to. processes, designs, computer programs,
compilations of information, records, sales procedures. customer requirements,
pricing techniques, product plans, marketing plans, strategic plans. customer
lists, methods of doing business and other confidential information
(collectively, referred to as "Trade Secrets") which are owned by the Company,
its subsidiaries and/or affiliates and regularly used in the operation of its
business, and as to which the Company, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates take
precautions to prevent dissemination to persons other than certain directors,
officers and employees. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Trade Secrets
(1) are secret and not known in the industry; (2) give the Company or its
subsidiaries or affiliates an advantage over competitors who do not know or use
the Trade Secrets; (3) are of such value and nature as to make it reasonable and
necessary to protect and preserve the confidentiality and secrecy of the Trade
Secrets; and (4) are valuable, special and unique assets of the Company or its
subsidiaries or affiliates, the disclosure of which could cause substantial
injury and loss of profits and goodwill to the Company or its subsidiaries or
affiliates. Executive may not use in any way or disclose any of the Trade
Secrets, directly or indirectly, either during the term of this Agreement or at
any time thereafter, except as required in the course of his employment under
this Agreement, if required in connection with a judicial pr administrative
proceeding, or if the information becomes public knowledge other than as a
result of an unauthorized disclosure by the Executive. All files, records,
documents, information, data and similar items relating to the business of the
Company, whether prepared by Executive or otherwise coming into his possession,
will remain the exclusive property of the Company and may not be removed from
the premises of the Company under any circumstances without the prior written
consent of the Board (except in the ordinary course of business during
Executive's period of active employment under this Agreement), and in any event
must be promptly delivered to the Company upon termination of Executive's
employment with the Company. Executive agrees that upon his receipt of any
subpoena, process or other request to produce or divulge, directly or
indirectly, any Trade Secrets to any entity, agency, tribunal or person,
Executive shall timely notify and promptly hand deliver a copy of the subpoena,
process or other request to the Board. For this purpose Executive irrevocably
nominates and appoints the Company (including any attorney retained by the
Company), as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact, to act in Executive's name,
place and stead to perform any act that Executive might perform to defend and
protect against any disclosure of any Trade Secrets.

         10.      Return of Profits. In the event that Executive violates any of
the provisions of Sections 7, 8 or 9 hereof or fails to provide the notice
required by Section 4(d) hereof, the Company shall be entitled to receive from
Executive the profits, if any, received by Executive upon exercise of any
Company granted stock options or stock appreciation rights or upon lapse of the
restrictions on any grant of restricted stock to the extent such options or
rights were exercised, or such restrictions lapsed, subsequent to six months
prior to the termination of Executive's employment.

         11.      Severability. The parties hereto intend all provisions of
Sections 7, 8, 9 and 10 hereof to be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by
law. Accordingly, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that the
scope of any provision of Sections 7, 8, 9 or 10 hereof is too broad to be
enforced as written, the parties intend that the court reform the provision to

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such narrower scope as it determines to be reasonable and enforceable. In
addition, however, Executive agrees that the nonsolicitation and nondisclosure
agreements set forth above each constitute separate agreements independently
supported by good and adequate consideration shall be severable from the other
provisions of, and shall survive, this Agreement. The existence of any claim or
cause of action of Executive against the Company, whether predicated on this
Agreement or otherwise, shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement by the
Company of the covenants of Executive contained in the nonsolicitation and
nondisclosure agreements. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during
the term hereof, such provision shall be fully severable and this Agreement
shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable
provision never constituted a part of this Agreement; and the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not
be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its
severance herefrom. Furthermore, in lieu of such illegal, invalid or
unenforceable provision, there shall be added as part of this Agreement, a
provision as similar in its terms to such illegal, invalid or enforceable
provision as may be possible and be legal, valid and enforceable.

         12.      Arbitration - Exclusive Remedy.

                  (a)      The parties agree that the exclusive remedy or method
of resolving all disputes or questions arising out of or relating to this
Agreement shall be arbitration. Arbitration shall be held in Atlanta, Georgia by
three arbitrators, one to be appointed by the Company, a second to be appointed
by Executive, and a third to be appointed by those two arbitrators. The third
arbitrator shall act as chainman. Any arbitration may be initiated by either
party by written notice ("Arbitration Notice") to the other party specifying the
subject of the requested arbitration and appointing that party's arbitrator.

                  (b)      if (i) the non-initiating party fails to appoint an
arbitrator by written notice to the initiating party within ten days after the
Arbitration Notice, or (ii) the two arbitrators appointed by the parties fail to
appoint a third arbitrator within ten days after the date of the appointment of
the second arbitrator, then the American Arbitration Association, upon
application of the initiating party, shall appoint an arbitrator to fill that
position:

                  (c)      The arbitration proceeding shall be conducted in
accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. A
determination or award made or approved by at least two of the arbitrators shall
be the valid and binding action of the arbitrators. The costs of arbitration
(exclusive of the expense of a party in obtaining and presenting evidence and
attending the arbitration and of the fees and expenses of legal counsel to a
party, all of which shall be borne by that party) shall be borne by the Company
only if Executive receives substantially the relief sought by him in the
arbitration) whether by settlement, award or judgment; otherwise, the costs
shall be borne equally between the parties. The arbitration determination or
award shall be final and conclusive on the parties, and judgment upon such award
may be entered and enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction.

         13.      Miscellaneous.

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                  (a)      Notices. Any notices, consents, demands, requests,
approvals and other communications to be given under this Agreement by either
party to the other must be in writing and must be either (i) personally
delivered, (ii) mailed by registered or certified mail, postage repaid with
return receipt requested, (iii) delivered by overnight express delivery service
or same-day local courier service, or (iv) delivered by telex or facsimile
transmission, to the address set forth below, or to such other address as may be
designated by the parties from time to time in accordance with this Section
12(a);

                  If to the Company:      ANTEC Corporation
                                          11450 Technology Circle
                                          Duluth, Georgia 30091
                                          Attention: Lawrence A. Margolis

                  If to Executive:        Ron Coppock
                                          105 Aintree Court
                                          Alpharetta,GA  30004

                  Notices delivered personally or by overnight express delivery
service or by local courier service are deemed given as of actual receipt.
Mailed notices are deemed given three business days after mailing. Notices
delivered by telex or facsimile transmission are deemed given upon receipt by
the sender of the answer back (in the case of a telex) or transmission
confirmation (in the case of a facsimile transmission).

                  (b)      Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any and
all other agreements, either oral or written, between the parties with respect
to the subject matter of this Agreement and contains all of the covenants and
agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement.

                  (c)      Modification. No change or modification of this
Agreement is valid or binding upon the parties, nor will any waiver of any term
or condition in the future be so binding, unless the change or modification or
waiver is in writing and signed by the parties to this Agreement

                  (d)      Governing Law and Venue. The parties acknowledge and
agree that this Agreement and the obligations and undertakings of the parties
under this Agreement will be performable in Georgia. This Agreement is governed
by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Georgia. If any
action is brought to enforce or interpret this Agreement, venue for the action
will be in Georgia.

                  (e)      Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in
counterparts, each of which constitutes an original, but all of which
constitutes one document.

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                  (f)      Costs. If any action at law or in equity is necessary
to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, each party shall bear its
own costs and expenses.

                  (g)      Estate. If Executive dies prior to the expiration of
the term of employment or during a period when monies are owing to him, any
monies that may be due him from the Company under this Agreement as of the date
of his death shall be paid to his estate and as when otherwise payable.

                  (h)      Assignment. The Company shall have the right to
assign this Agreement to its successors or assigns. The terms "successors" and
"assigns" shall include any person, corporation, partnership or other entity
that buys all or substantially all of the Company's assets or all of its stock,
or with which the Company merges or consolidates. The rights, duties and
benefits to Executive hereunder are personal to him, and no such right or
benefit may be assigned by him.

                  (i)      Binding Effect. This Agreement is binding upon the
parties hereto, together with their respective executors, administrators,
successors, personal representatives, heirs and permitted assigns.

                  (j)      Waiver of Breach. The waiver by the Company or
Executive of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by Executive or the
Company may not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
date first above written.

                                 ANTEC CORPORATION

                                 By:      /s/ Lawrence A. Margolis
                                    -----------------------------------------
                                 Name:    Lawrence A. Margolis
                                      ---------------------------------------
                                 Title:   CFO and EVP
                                       --------------------------------------

                                 EXECUTIVE

                                 /s/ Ronald  Coppock

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