Analog Devices Offers Feature-Rich, Lowest-Power Crosspoint Solution for High-Speed Networking Applications.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 2003

34-channel, highly integrated Xstream(TM) crosspoint solution facilitates next-generation networking equipment.

Analog Devices Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today announced the industry's lowest power, synchronous crosspoint switch. The new chip is designed to solve the difficult signal-integrity, density and low-power design challenges inherent within packet and cell-based switching and routing systems that drive enterprise/SAN (storage area networks), access and metro networks. At 5 watts, the ADSX34 consumes one-third the power of comparable products on the market. The device, which joins ADI's Xstream(TM) family of low-power crosspoint switches, integrates 34 SERDES channels, equalization, and other added features, making it a complete solution for high-speed networks. The device's low power consumption reduces the need for expensive and space-consuming heat sinks and other thermal management components.

"Network equipment providers are looking to develop unified low-cost, flexible platforms that can scale from enterprise to edge aggregation and core applications," said Jay Cormier, product line director for high-speed switches, Analog Devices. "Our ADSX34 allows multi-protocol switching, while solving the difficult analog issues of signal integrity and power. This enables OEMs to develop equipment on time, on budget and with system flexibility."

Feature-rich Crosspoint

The ADSX34 is a feature-rich, complete crosspoint solution that offers the following:

-- 34 highly integrated channels operating up to 3.125 Gbps each

-- Per-channel programmable receive equalization and transmit

pre-emphasis that allows equalization over 30 inches of FR4

material, including two standard high-density differential

connectors

-- Supports timeslots from 24 to 4,000 characters

-- Per-channel time slot synchronization FIFOs absorb up to 128

bytes of variation in packet arrival times, simplifying system

timing

Flexibility is Key for Networking Applications

The versatility of the ADSX34 makes it ideal for multi-service environments. The ADSX34 can switch any form of packet or cell-based traffic, including ATM (asynchronous transfer mode), Ethernet, fiber channel, Serial Rapid I/O or IP (Internet protocol), eliminating the need to design multiple switches for different protocols. For a complete L2/L3 packet-switching system, the ADSX34 can be used in conjunction with Sandburst Corporation's HIBEAM(TM) packet-switching chip-set. HIBEAM is an implementation of the company's SANDWORKS(TM) Foundation Architecture. For more information, please visit www.sandburst.com.

Pricing and Availability

The ADSX34 will sample in September 2003 and be in full production in January 2004. It will be packaged in a 31mm x 31mm, 304-ball thermally-enhanced EBGA with 1.27 mm ball pitch package and will be priced at $395.00 per unit in 100-piece quantities. The ADSX34 operates over the industrial temperature range of 0 degrees C to +85 degrees C. For more information, please visit www.analog.com/ADSX34.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices is a leading manufacturer of precision high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications. The company is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, and employs approximately 8,600 people worldwide. It has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, Ireland, the Philippines and the United Kingdom. Analog Devices' stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the company is included in the S&P 500 Index.

Xstream is a trademark of Analog Devices, Inc. HIBEAM and SANDWORKS are trademarks of Sandburst Corporation.