PMC-Sierra Accelerates T1/E1/J1 WAN Access Equipment Designs With New COMET Evaluator Kit.BURNABY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 1999--PMC-Sierra (Nasdaq:PMCS PMCS PMC Sierra (stock symbol) PMCS Project Management Control System PMCS partial mission-capable, supply (US DoD) PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services PMCS Professional Military Comptroller School ) today announced the PM4351-KIT COMET Evaluator Kit, a comprehensive PC-based development and evaluation system for the PM4351 COMET combined T1/E1/J1 framer and line interface chip. The evaluator kit features a proven hardware design that supports T1, E1, and J1 interfaces for both shorthaul and longhaul applications. The COMET has been certified compliant to ETSI E1 homologation Certification, confirmation or approval. Data communications equipment is often subject to the homologation requirements of various countries. standards allowing hardware designers to quickly design, test and certify products for a broad range of WAN access applications. The kit includes software driver source code and a PC-based Windows95(R) graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI) to accelerate software design and integration. In addition to a PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). based evaluation card -- the COMET evaluator kit includes a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). that contains comprehensive documentation and design support material, including datasheets, reference designs, driver source code, Windows95 GUI application software, and executable configuration scripts. New Smaller Package Option for the COMET Device PMC-Sierra, Inc. today also announced the PM4351-NI COMET, a new Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array “BGA” redirects here. For other uses, see BGA (disambiguation). A ball grid array (BGA) is a type of surface-mount packaging used for integrated circuits. (FPBGA FPBGA Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array ) package option for the COMET device. The 9 by 9 millimeter package is the industry's smallest single channel framer and longhaul/shorthaul LIU device, providing a 70% reduction compared to the closest available alternatives. The new COMET package option is ideal for the high density T1/E1/J1 port cards required in wireless base station, internet access and voice over IP gateway applications. Pricing and Availability The PM4351-KIT COMET Evaluator Kit is now available, priced at US$199 per kit. The PM4351-KIT can be ordered directly through PMC-Sierra's worldwide distributor network. In North America, the kit is available through Unique Technologies, Inc. (www.unique-technologies.com). For customers outside North America, a complete list of authorized COMET evaluator kit distributors is available on PMC-Sierra's website at www.pmc-sierra.com/comet. The PM4351-NI COMET device in the new package option is also available now and is priced at US$15 in high volume quantities. About PMC-Sierra PMC-Sierra is a leading provider of high speed internetworking component solutions emphasizing ATM, Ethernet, SONET/SDH, T1/E1 and T3/E3 applications. The company's quality system is registered with the Quality Management Institute to the 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 standard. As co-founder of the SATURN Development Group The SATURN Development Group was an important industry forum that enabled the specification of chip-to-chip interfaces for the communications industry. It was co-founded in 1992 by PMC-Sierra and Sun Microsystems. , PMC-Sierra works with over 30 other member companies to define and develop interoperable, standard-compliant solutions for high speed networking applications. Headquartered near Vancouver, British Columbia, PMC-Sierra also offers local technical and sales support in California, North Carolina, Ontario, Massachusetts, Texas, Europe and Asia. In Beaverton, Oregon, the company has established an Ethernet products division focused on developing leading edge Ethernet semiconductor solutions. PMC-Sierra is located on the World Wide Web at http://www.pmc-sierra.com. |
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