Askey Unveils New Bus-Powered USB ADSL Modem; Plug-and-Play Modem Uses GlobeSpan Chip Set for Broad DSLAM Compatibility.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2000 Askey Computer Corp., a global leader in broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment solutions, today unveiled the newest addition to its ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line product line -- the ALE070 USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. ADSL modem. With an integrated universal serial bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (USB) port, the ALE070 is a true plug-and-play device that does away with cumbersome, costly phone company and ISP "truck-rolls", totally eliminating installation cost and boosting ISPs' profit margins. The ALE070 is based on GlobeSpan's Titanium ADSL chip set, allowing it to obtain power directly from the USB bus without an external power supply. The ALE070 assures a high level of compatibility with the large number of DSLAMs (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexers) that also use GlobeSpan's standards-based multimode chip sets. Higher DSLAM (DSL Access Multiplexor) A central office (CO) device for ADSL service that intermixes voice traffic and DSL traffic onto a customer's DSL line. It also separates incoming phone and data signals and directs them onto the appropriate carrier's network. See DSL. compatibility means fewer technical support calls from end users, resulting in faster, more cost-effective ADSL deployment. Askey's ALE070 also allows the customer's telephone line to be used simultaneously for voice and data transmission, supporting both G.992.1 (G.dmt) and G.992.2 (G.lite) ITU standards with transmission speeds up to 8 Mbps. "We are excited about the release of our new USB ADSL modem," said Robert Lin, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Askey Computer Corporation. "The ALE070 modem is an excellent example of Askey's continued commitment to provide our customers with the most advanced, cost-effective Internet access solutions. Due to Askey's advanced design and GlobeSpan's Titanium ADSL chip set, this new ADSL modem is much easier to install, yet offers higher performance with more features than competing modems. We are pleased to introduce such a complete product when many competitors are reducing features on their products." The ALE070 is available now through phone companies and ISPs. About Askey Computer Corporation Askey Computer Corp. is a leading global supplier of integrated computer communications products. The company's DOCSIS-certified cable modems enable cable operators and service providers to deliver high-speed, low-cost Internet access to end users. Askey is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 registered company with over 1500 employees worldwide. Askey's headquarters are located in Taipei, Taiwan, with its subsidiary Askey International Corp. established in La Verne, Calif. Askey also maintains an R&D facility in Fremont, Calif., USA, as well as a sales and support office in Germany. For more information, please visit www.askey.com/html/company.html. |
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