PMC-Sierra Introduces Industry's First Single Channel Processor to Support the Three Major Internet Backbone Standards -- J2, E3 and T3.BURNABY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 1999-- The new S/UNI-JET is the most integrated solution available for single channel uplinks in 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. Equipment, CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment Routers and Access Concentrators PMC-Sierra, Inc., (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :PMCS) today announced the PM7347-BI S/UNI-JET, industry's first single channel J2, E3, and T3 processor for DSLAM, ATM switch and IP router applications. By enabling a single board design to accommodate all three rates, the S/UNI-JET greatly reduces design time for next-generation DSLAM equipment, CPE routers and Access Concentrators. The new device is the industry's first single channel J2, E2, T3 framer with on-board ATM cell delineation and a UTOPIA Level 2 compatible interface. For Point to Point Protocol (PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using ) applications, the low power, 3.3 volt S/UNI-JET can also be operated in a "framer-only" mode. Pricing, Availability and Technical Support The PM7347-BI S/UNI-JET is in production now, packaged in a 256 pin BGA package and characterized to the industrial temperature range (-40 to +85 degrees Celsius). The device is priced at $59 in 1 KU quantities. A comprehensive support package is available including a hardware reference design, software driver, and datasheet. An Extensive Family of ATM Networking Chip Set Solutions The S/UNI-JET is designed to work seamlessly with PMC-Sierra's extensive line of ATM products including the Vortex DSLAM chip set, the S/UNI-ATLAS OAM and policing chip and the QRT/QSE switching chip set. In addition, the device is software compatible with the S/UNI-PDH chip and software and pin-compatible with the S/UNI-QJET, PMC-Sierra's quad-channel J3, E3, and T3 solution. "For single channel J2/E3/T3 applications in DSLAM, ATM and IP equipment, we believe the S/UNI-JET is the lowest power, most cost-effective solution available," said Tim Pezarro, manager of strategic marketing at PMC-Sierra. "The ability to use a single board design for all three standards allows significant time to market advantages for our customers." 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. The company is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia “Burnaby” redirects here. For persons sharing this surname, see Burnaby (surname). Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, is the city immediately east of Vancouver. and is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "PMCS". PMC-Sierra offers worldwide technical and sales support and has design centers located throughout North America. For more information about PMC-Sierra, visit http://www.pmc-sierra.com. To see figures go to: http://www.pmc-sierra.com/pressRoom/pr/1999091601.html Addendum: Acronyms and Terms ATM - 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. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment See CPE. DSLAM - DSL Access Multiplexer IP - Internet Protocol S/UNI JET - SATURN User Network Interface for J2/E3/T3 UTOPIA - Universal Test and Operation Physical Interface for ATM. |
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