AMCC's Next-Generation Integrated NPU+TM+MAC Devices to Enable Increased Performance for Metro Ethernet Applications.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2003 Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (Nasdaq:AMCC AMCC Applied Micro Circuits Corporation AMCC Air Mobility Control Center AMCC Ashore Mobile Contingency Communications AMCC Advanced Materials Commercialization Center AMCC allied movement coordination center (US DoD) ): -- AMCC to extend the popular nP34xx family by leveraging the latest network processing technology and features in order to enable customers to scale performance while using the same familiar architecture and programming model Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC) (Nasdaq:AMCC) today announced the company's next-generation of single-chip, integrated network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public network. processor (NPU (Network Processing Unit) Same as network processor. ), traffic manager (TM) and MAC devices for multi-gigabit packet processing in Metro Ethernet A metropolitan area network (MAN) that uses a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) backbone rather than SONET/SDH links. Ethernet offers a more economical alternative. In a Metro Ethernet network, multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) may be deployed to provide quality of service (QoS). service provider applications. The nP3450 and nP3454 leverage AMCC's industry-leading nPCore(TM) technology in order to enable OEMs to deliver more features across multiple protocols, while simultaneously driving down overall system power, cost and size. The highly anticipated successors to the popular nP3400 and nP3404 devices, these compatible devices will increase performance while carrying on the legacy of optimized integration and programmability, making them ideal for Ethernet over SONET (EoS) applications such as Multi-Service Provisioning Platforms (MSPP (MultiService Provisioning Platform) A high-end Cisco router that supports TDM circuits, packets and optical connections at the edge of the network. See MSSP and MSTP. ), next-generation Add-Drop Multiplexers (ADM See add/drop multiplexer. (language) ADM - A picture query language, extension of Sequel2. ["An Image-Oriented Database System", Y. Takao et al, in Database Techniques for Pictorial Applications, A. Blaser ed, pp. 527-538]. ), and Customer Premises Equipment See CPE. (CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment ). "Service providers are poised and ready to deliver an increased number of Metro Ethernet services," said Bob Wheeler, senior analyst for The Linley Group. "Programmable, low power devices like AMCC's nP3450 and nP3454 are key for vendors who are focused on meeting carriers' needs for flexible, future-proof solutions in this evolving market." AMCC's multiple tier-one design wins with the nP3400/nP3404 and industry-leading market share provide access to extensive customer feedback, allowing AMCC to refine the product portfolio to best meet the specific needs and priorities of OEMs serving the Metro Ethernet space. Since the nP3450 and nP3454 will be software compatible with previous generations of AMCC solutions, current customers can leverage existing investments in software programming and design, thereby reducing development time and cost. AMCC's proven architecture continues to serve as the foundation for the network processing product portfolio, making the nP3450 and nP3454 a low-risk evolutionary path for next-generation, high-performance designs. "Our proven hardware and software foundation, which has been in place over multiple generations, is the tried-and-true cornerstone upon which we develop devices that are specifically geared towards addressing the demands of a particular market segment -- in this case, Metro Ethernet service provider applications," said Keith Morris, director of product strategy for AMCC. "These devices are a key component in AMCC's broad system-oriented product portfolio, and we're pleased to extend the nP34xx family with these high performance versions that will deliver the combined strengths of superior architecture, high integration, low power and small form factor." The nP3450 and nP3454 integrated devices will enable customers to: -- Deliver more features across multiple protocols at lower system power, cost and size. These new solutions will double the performance, while maintaining the same small form factor as the nP3400/nP3404 devices, and consuming 40-50 percent lower power than competing solutions. -- Reduce software development time and cost with AMCC's simple single stage programming model, nPsoft(TM) Development Environment, and AMCC's rich ecosystem of software partners. Current customers will be able to leverage existing investments in software design and development due to software compatibility with previous generations of AMCC devices and nPKernel software infrastructure. -- Guarantee and measure services, thanks to the Per-Stream Queuing(TM) and Scheduling architecture of the traffic management unit. The traffic management unit's four classes of service will enable layered services. -- Make a "future-proof" decision in a constantly evolving Metro Ethernet market. The programmability of solutions like AMCC's nP3450/nP3454 will maximize design flexibility, unlike hard-wired ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. alternatives. -- Flexibly configure ports. Using an adaptable combination of FE and GE ports, and a high bandwidth switch interface, the nP3450/nP3454 devices will enable a wide range of system configurations. Availability The nP3450 and nP3454 will begin sampling in Q3 2003, with general availability scheduled for Q4 2003. For additional technical information, visit www.amcc.com/BestInClass/nP3450 and www.amcc.com/BestInClass/nP3454. For a photo of the nP3450 and nP3454, visit www.amcc.com/BestInClass/nP3450and3454Photo. About AMCC AMCC designs, develops, manufactures and markets high-performance, high-bandwidth silicon solutions empowering intelligent wide area networks. AMCC utilizes a combination of digital, mixed-signal and high-frequency analog design expertise coupled with system-level knowledge and multiple silicon process technologies to offer integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for products that enable the transport of voice and data over fiber optic networks. The company's system solution portfolio includes switch fabric, traffic management, network processor, framer/mapper, PHY See physical layer and physical. and PMD (Polarization Mode Dispersion) The type of dispersion that occurs in singlemode fiber due to a lack of perfect symmetry in the fiber and from external pressures on the cable. Light travels over singlemode fiber in two polarization states. devices that address the high-performance needs of the evolving intelligent optical network. AMCC's corporate headquarters are located in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. . Sales and engineering offices are located throughout the world. For further information regarding AMCC, please visit our Web site at http://www.amcc.com. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements, including statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the products discussed in this press release are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the risk that the products would not be successfully or timely developed, completed or manufactured or achieve market acceptance, risks relating to general economic conditions, as well as the risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended March 31, 2002, and in other filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and AMCC does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Product photos, datasheets and application notes are available upon request. AMCC is a registered trademark and nPsoft, nPcore and Per-Stream Queuing are trademarks of Applied Micro Circuits Corporation Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (NASDAQ: AMCC) is a fabless semiconductor company designing network and embedded Power Architecture (including a Power Architecture license), optical transport and storage solutions. . |
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