Logic Corporation Supplies ADSL Modems Based On Centillium Communications' Leading Technology to Retail Stores in Japan; USB ADSL Modems Available in Stores Now.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 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. ), innovator of broadband communications technology, today announced its joint effort with Logic Corporation, a leading telecommunications equipment provider in Japan, to supply Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (communications, protocol) Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line - (ADSL, or Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Loop) A form of Digital Subscriber Line in which the bandwidth available for downstream connection is significantly larger then for upstream. (ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ) 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 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. ) modems to Japanese retail outlets. Centillium Communications' leadership role in the Japanese market has made ADSL modems available to consumers through local retail outlets. Service providers in Japan can now focus on speeding up marketing of ADSL service and other value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. applications to consumers. Logic's Stellar-Gate30U modem is one of the first USB modems on the market. Ease of installation and configuration has made USB modems a big success for Japanese consumers. Logic's USB modem, utilizing Centillium's Universal Optimizer(TM) Annex C chipsets, will be marketed as part of its Stellar-Gate(TM) line. Centillium's Optimizer chipsets offer the end user "plug and play" options and support either Annex A or Annex C operation based on the choice of software drivers. Centillium's Annex C chipsets are the only proven solution to meet the special requirements for Japan, where Time Compression Multiplexing-Integrated Services Digital Network (TCM-ISDN TCM-ISDN Time Compression Multiplexed Integrated Services Digital Network ) is widely deployed. "When Centillium innovated a unique solution to overcome the existing problems with Japan's telephony infrastructure, it proved its commitment to Japan's broadband market," stated Masamichi Ishino, department manager of the business division for Logic. "Logic is excited about the opportunity to work with one of the pioneers in developing the Annex C standard and we believe that if our equipment contains a Centillium chip, we will maintain our position as an industry leader." Along with leading Japanese telecommunications equipment manufacturers, Centillium helped to develop the Annex C technology that is the basis for 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 connectivity in Japan. Centillium is the only semiconductor company to come to market with a specialized solution for the Japanese infrastructure, which is based on Annex C. "The combined efforts of Centillium and Logic in bringing ADSL modems to retail stores in Japan is extraordinary," stated Dori Braun, vice president of marketing for Centillium's Access Business Unit. "We are committed to bringing next generation broadband technology to the world and this partnership solidifies both our commitment and our leadership in the market." About Logic Corporation Logic Corporation is well known for its high level technology in the telecommunications field. It was one of the first companies to develop Voice over Frame Relay access devices (VoFRADs) and the only company in the world to successfully install thousands of VoFR devices for many telecommunications companies, banks, and others, collectively having hundreds of POPs. Logic is now manufacturing various kinds of telecommunication equipment such as VoFRADs, voice/data routers and traffic shapers. Logic owns US and Japanese patents relative to data/voice processing in packet communications and has formed two joint ventures with NTT NTT Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation NTT New Technology Telescope NTT National Technology Transfer, Inc NTT Name That Tune (TV game show) NTT National Tree Trust NTT Number Theoretic Transform (Japan's biggest telecom company) and Toyota Motors. 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. (DLC (1) (Data Link Control) See data link and OSI. (2) (Data Link Control) The data link layer protocol (layer 2) that is used in IBM's SNA networking. See SNA, data link protocol and Microsoft DLC. ) 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), Voice over Packet (VoP) and Premise Networking. The Centillium Communications headquarters are 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, available for viewing on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. 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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