Adaptec Licenses Apple Computer's FireWire, IEEE 1394 Technology; Adaptec Will Promote High-speed Serial Bus Interface for Desktop Computers.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 1995--Adaptec (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ADPT ADPT Automated Data Processing/Telecommunications ADPT Adaptec Corporation (stock symbol) ADPT Adaptive Prediction ADPT Auger Depth Profiling Technique ADPT Automated Data Processing Telecommunications ADPT Adapter ), the industry leader in input/output (I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output ) technology, announced today a licensing agreement with Apple Computer, Inc. The agreement will enable Adaptec to use Apple's FireWire technology to develop products capable of interfacing with a new class of peripherals. FireWire makes this possible by providing a high-speed serial bus with isochronous Time dependent. Real time voice, video and telemetry are examples of isochronous data. (communications) isochronous - /i:-sok'rn-*s/ A form of multiplexing that guarantees to provide a certain minimum data rate, as required for time-dependent data such as video or audio. data transfer rates up to 400Mbps. In addition, FireWire offers a common easy connection to both consumer electronic peripherals such as digital VCRs See DVR. and video cameras, and traditional computer peripherals such as optical drives and hard disk drives. As a FireWire licensee, Adaptec will use Apple's FireWire technology as a basis for future 1394 products. Adaptec supports the emerging Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. ) 1394 standard as the optimal high-performance serial I/O solution for the desktop. Apple's FireWire technology is compatible with the IEEE 1394 standard. "We welcome Adaptec's participation in making FireWire a key enabler for entertainment and new media. We are happy to be working with Adaptec on this important program," said Satjiv Chahil, vice president of New Media & Entertainment for Apple Computer, Inc. Today's multimedia applications require real-time data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. transfer which can only be achieved through a dramatic increase in bus bandwidth and isochronous mode communications. Most existing solutions fail to meet these requirements because they are not designed for high-speed data transfer and operate asynchronously. FireWire, in contrast, provides isochronous service that guarantees latency while providing the bandwidth needed for imaging, video and other streaming data Data that is structured and processed in a continuous flow, such as digital audio and video. See streaming audio and streaming video. . FireWire also supports up to 63 devices on a single bus, making it the ideal interconnect for multimedia applications. With FireWire, connecting to a device is as easy as plugging in a telephone jack. In addition, FireWire provides users with the ability to "hot plug" devices. "Hot plugging" allows users to instantly connect devices without first turning off their PC. "Adaptec's leadership in developing I/O solutions and its strength in distribution make the company a strong addition to the list of FireWire licensees," said Jonathan Zar, manager of New Business Development for Apple Computer, Inc. "FireWire is the essence of personal I/O for the next century -- fast, real-time, inexpensive and an open standard. Adaptec's implementation of FireWire is expected to make the standard more widely available on PCs in the future, giving peripheral developers an assurance of ports for connectivity to every platform." "Adaptec licensed FireWire because we believe that desktops will require new levels of performance and ease of use as they become more consumer oriented o·ri·ent n. 1. Orient The countries of Asia, especially of eastern Asia. 2. a. The luster characteristic of a pearl of high quality. b. A pearl having exceptional luster. 3. ," said S. Sundaresh, vice president and general manager of Adaptec's Personal I/O business unit. "By using Apple's FireWire technology and Adaptec's expertise in I/O, we will develop cross-platform products that will redefine Verb 1. redefine - give a new or different definition to; "She redefined his duties" define, delimit, delimitate, delineate, specify - determine the essential quality of 2. and expand computing possibilities on the desktop." Adaptec, Inc., (NASDAQ:ADPT), designs, manufactures and markets IOware solutions to eliminate performance bottlenecks between microcomputers, networks, and peripherals. Solutions range from simple connectivity products for single-user and small-office desktops, to intelligent subsystem, high-performance SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. , RAID and ATM products for enterprise-wide computing and networked environments. Adaptec I/O solutions are incorporated into the products of virtually all the major computer and peripheral manufactures around the world. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Milpitas, Adaptec is a recognized market leader in high-performance I/O technology. Adaptec currently employs approximately 1,800 people, and with its global distribution network, serves customers worldwide. -0- Note to Editors: Adaptec and IOware are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. FireWire and the FireWire Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. CONTACT: Adaptec, Milpitas Deanna L. Perez, 408/957-7816 Product Literature, 800/934-2766 Presales, 800/959-SCSI |
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