Cicada Announces Partnership With VIA Networking for Complete Line of Gigabit Ethernet Controllers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2003 Cicada cicada (sĭkā`də), large, noise-producing insect of the order Homoptera, with a stout body, a wide, blunt head, protruding eyes, and two pairs of membranous wings. Semiconductor
Through a partnership with Cicada Semiconductor, VIA Networking
introduces the Velocity(TM) line of Gigabit Ethernet Controllers,
delivering top performance in a fully featured
single-chip PCI solution
VIA Networking Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of network solutions, today announced the Velocity line of Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. Controllers for the next generation of high-speed networks, satisfying even the most intense data transfer requirements. Supporting 10/100/1000Mbps triple-speed operation over copper cabling, the Velocity line of controllers enables leading-edge performance in a low-power, highly integrated package, making them ideal for a diverse range of PC client or server LAN- on- Motherboard (LOM (1) (LAN On Motherboard) Refers to building the Ethernet circuits directly on the motherboard rather than requiring that a separate network adapter be plugged in. (2) (Lights Out Management) See lights out server room. ) applications. Integrating Cicada's patented SimpliPHY(TM) transceiver technology, VIA Networking's Velocity Controllers feature best-in-class narrow band noise tolerance, providing trouble free deployment in "real-world" network cabling and systems. To further minimize host-side CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. utilization, the controllers adopt an adaptive interrupt scheme to reduce interrupts made to the processor, enhancing overall system performance. The VIA Networking Velocity line of Gigabit Ethernet Controllers also includes VIA's sophisticated GigaCheck(TM) link management software, integrating Cicada's powerful VeriPHY(TM) cable diagnostics suite that enables comprehensive cable plant analysis and status reporting, greatly simplifying network management and troubleshooting. "As the market makes the transition from 10/100 to Gigabit Ethernet, networks can make full use of the latest PC advances," commented Jerry Sun, Special Assistant to the President, VIA Networking Technologies Inc. "With the Velocity line of Gigabit Ethernet Controllers, and our strong partnership with Cicada, we feel that VIA Networking is in an excellent position to provide customers with a high performance, full featured Gigabit solution." "The release of the Velocity Controllers by VIA Networking is another strong endorsement by an established industry leader of Cicada's widely deployed SimpliPHY(TM) transceiver technology," commented David McLean, 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 Cicada Semiconductor. "Incorporating our proven SimpliPHY(TM) technology, the Velocity controllers feature unbeatable PHY See physical layer and physical. performance, which is crucial for enabling the rapid, low cost transition to Gigabit networking." About VIA Networking Velocity Controllers The VIA Networking VT6120, VT6121, and VT6122 Velocity Controllers support 10/100/1000 Mbps triple-speed and full/half-duplex capability at all speeds, and the integrated Cicada PHY is fully compliant with 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. 802.3 (10BASE-T), 802.3u (100BASE-TX), and 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) standards. Integrating a feature-rich MAC and Cicada's patented SimpliPHY(TM) transceiver, the Velocity Controllers are optimized for systems with a low-power, low-profile design. With full management support, the VT6120 and VT6122 enable Gigabit Ethernet on the PC with their 32-bit PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). architecture targeting the add-in card and LOM markets, while the VT6121 caters to the enterprise market with 64-bit PCI compatibility. For more information please go to: http://www.vntek.com/en/products/velocity/velocity.jsp Pricing available upon request. About Cicada Semiconductor Cicada Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company A fabless semiconductor company specializes in the design and sale of hardware devices implemented on semiconductor chips. It achieves an advantage by outsourcing the fabrication of the devices to a specialized semiconductor manufacturer called a semiconductor foundry or "fab. that designs, manufactures, and markets DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. to send information faster and farther over existing copper cabling and system backplanes within Local, Wide and Storage Area Networks. Well known for its rare combination of DSP and mixed signal design experience, Cicada's mission is to be the worldwide leader in high performance DSP-based digital communications Transmitting text, voice and video in binary form. See communications. ICs. Cicada's current products include the SimpliPHY(TM) Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Series. For more information, go to www.cicada-semi.com, or call 512.327.3500. About VIA Networking Technologies, Inc. Established in 2002, VIA Networking, Inc. is a leading developer of networking silicon technologies, with a broad product portfolio including networking controllers, switches and PHY-ceivers, delivering Fast and Gigabit Ethernet networking connectivity through standard and fiber optic technology for home and corporate applications, as well as wireless solutions to meet growing market demand. With over seven years of experience in networking product development, VIA Networking is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of VIA Technologies, Inc. and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. www.vntek.com SimpliPHY(TM), VaLIU(TM), VeriPHY(TM) and the eye diagram logo are registered trademarks of Cicada Semiconductor and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. |
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