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CONSENT
The undersigned, Stewart D. Personick, has agreed to become a director of
Optical Communication Products, Inc. (the "Company") upon the effectiveness of
the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-44862, as amended
(the "Registration Statement"), filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in connection with the Company's initial public offering. The
undersigned hereby consents to being named as a director designee in the
Registration Statement.
/s/ Stewart D. Personick
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Stewart D. Personick
Dated: October 12, 2000
