Centillium Communications Races Into Voice Over IP Market With Highest Density Single Chip Solution Supporting 336 Channels.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2001 Centillium Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTLM CTLM Imaging Computed tomography laser mammography A diagnostic technique using lasers to produce a 3-D cross-sectional image of the breast without x-rays. See Mammography. ) Entropia Chip's Superior Performance, Including Support for IP and ATM, Promises Market Leadership Centillium Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTLM), innovator of broadband communications technology, today announced its next generation Entropia Voice over Packet (VoP) chip supporting Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Voice over Asynchronous Transfer Mode See ATM. (communications) Asynchronous Transfer Mode - (ATM, or "fast packet") A method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed-size packet (called a cell). See also ATM Forum, Wideband ATM. ATM acronyms. Indiana acronyms. (VoATM) Adaptation Layer Types 1 and 2 (AAL (ATM Adaption Layer) The part of the ATM protocol that breaks up application packets into 48-byte payloads which become ATM cells when the 5-byte headers are attached. The AAL resides between the higher layer transport protocols and the ATM layer. 1 and AAL2). The Entropia chip leads the market with capability to process 336 channels of either Pulse Code Modulation pulse code modulation: see modulation. See PCM. (data) Pulse Code Modulation - (PCM) A method by which an audio signal is represented as digital data. (PCM (1) See phase change memory. (2) (Plug Compatible Manufacturer) An organization that makes a computer or electronic device that is compatible with an existing machine. ) or Adaptive Differential PCM (ADPCM (Adaptive Differential PCM) A widely used variation of PCM that codes the difference between sample points like differential PCM (DPCM), but can also dynamically switch the coding scale to compensate for variations in amplitude and frequency. ) on a single chip. This chip provides ultimate flexibility of selecting AAL1, AAL2, or IP network protocols on a per channel basis. "Centillium's Entropia VoP system-on-a-chip will enable gateway and multi-service access device vendors to be first to market by offering a highly-flexible, high-performance, cost-effective, standards-compliant solution," said Katherine Bowen, an analyst for Cahners In-Stat Group, a leading market analyst firm. "The introduction of this new version of the Entropia chip is further evidence of Centillium's leadership position in the market." "Our latest Entropia chip, supporting both IP and ATM protocols on a single chip, is proof of our devotion to delivering cutting-edge, superior technology to our customers," said Babu ba·bu also ba·boo n. pl. ba·bus also ba·boos 1. Used as a Hindi courtesy title for a man, equivalent to Mr. 2. a. A Hindu clerk who is literate in English. b. Mandava, General Manager of Centillium's Network Business Unit. "We were the first to develop a high density, feature-rich single-chip VoP solution. Once again, we are first to market with the highest density VoP chip with multiple protocol network processing capability." Entropia VoP Chip The highly integrated Entropia chip combines hardware, firmware and feature-rich software to deliver complete high density, low power packet voice capability in a single small form-factor device. The Entropia system-on-a-chip includes a Digital Signal Processor A digital signal processor (DSP) is a specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processing, generally in real-time computing. Characteristics of typical Digital Signal Processors
About Centillium Communications Centillium Communications, Inc. is combining technical innovation and customer commitment to make broadband communications a market reality. Centillium consistently delivers value to its customers by providing broadband networking systems for applications across all market segments. The company designs and markets communications chipset solutions for central office equipment, digital loop carrier In telephone communications, a technology that increases the number of channels in the local loop by converting analog signals to digital and multiplexing them back to the end office. line cards, and customer premise equipment for Digital Subscriber Line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary ), Voice-Over-Packet, and Premise Networking. Centillium Communications, Inc. is located at 47211 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. Additional information is available at www.centillium.com. Forward Looking Statements Except for historical information contained in this press release, the foregoing contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties relating to actual quantities and timing of any orders received under the contract and the successful development and market acceptance of Centillium's new products. The company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. Information about potential factors that could affect Centillium's financial results is included in Centillium's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which can be viewed at the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. Note to Editors: Centillium Communications and the Centillium logo are trademarks of Centillium Communications. All other products or service names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners |
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