SBE Releases Performance-Centric DSP Card for Next Generation Voice/Video/Data/Wireless Infrastructure.

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- High Density Telecom Mezzanine Card for High-End Infrastructure Equipment Features up to Eight Texas Instruments (TI) TMS320C6415 DSPs, Assuring Highest-in-Class Performance

SBE Inc. (Nasdaq:SBEI), a leading provider of high-performance IP-based networking solutions for next-generation storage and communications systems, today announced the release of its new high-performance PTMC (PCI Telecom Mezzanine Card) module, dspPTMC-6415, which is designed to support convergent voice, video, data and wireless communications. The dspPTMC-6415 will be featured in the SBE booth (#541) at the VON Conference & Expo in Boston from September 19-22, 2005.

The dspPTMC-6415 provides OEMs and Telecom Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs) with an extremely flexible and advanced DSP farm consisting of up to eight integrated TI TMS320C6415T high performance digital signal processors (DSPs) delivering over 64,000 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) total module performance on a single-wide PTMC. The module allows system designers to protect and leverage investments in existing, legacy DSP code, drastically reduce time to market and minimize risk by leveraging the scalability and programmability of the module's DSP farm with an extensive selection of optimized algorithms. This capability enables the delivery of quality and performance for applications ranging from cable head end multiplexers to multimedia gateways and other next generation IP-based voice/video/data infrastructure equipment.

"With SBE's dspPTMC-C6415, developers of voice, video, data and wireless convergence applications will be able to confront time-to-market and price challenges while greatly increasing application performance," said Danny Petkevich, Worldwide C6000 DSP Platform Manager, Texas Instruments. "Leveraging the flexibility and 1GHz performance of TI's C6415 DSPs, the PTMC module enables increased channel density per board and allows more MIP intensive application to be realized."

The dspPTMC-6415 offers a rich spectrum of features to system architects designing sophisticated network infrastructure equipment based on AdvancedTCA (ATCA), CompactPCI (CPCI), or proprietary platforms. In addition to its performance-optimized DSP farm, the dspPTMC-6415 supports data transmissions through a full TDM highway, 32-bit PCI bus, or Gigabit Ethernet interface. The card also simplifies system design and development through a variety of PICMG 2.15 standard interface options.

"With demands for integrated VoIP, data, wireless and video communications growing exponentially, the dspPTMC-6415, along with our developing family of VoIP/DSP solutions, will be invaluable for next-generation equipment manufacturers who are challenged by their telecom customers to provide the highest possible performance, requiring minimal rack space and lower budget dollars," said Greg Kopchinski, Product Manager, Embedded Business Unit, at SBE. "As a member of TI's third party DSP network, we expect to expand our reach and capture greater market share by leveraging TI's proven DSP technology and market leadership as well as our current customer base."

Development Tools and Software Support

The dspPTMC-6415 makes software development and configuration easy via a wide range of on-board and off-board tools. The card supports algorithm development, integration, and debug through the PCI or JTAG interface. Each DSP uses TI's DSP/BIOS(TM), a scalable real-time kernel that provides the basic run-time target software necessary to support any DSP application.

The dspPTMC-6415 supports the complete set of TI's C64x(TM) DSP development tools including Code Composer Studio(TM) and the Chip Support Library (CSL) for DSP peripherals. SBE offers Linux drivers and board support package source code, including peripheral drivers and host bus interface support.

Availability and Pricing

SBE's dspPTMC-6415 is immediately available for OEM evaluation. Pricing varies based on configuration requirements and OEM quantities. For pricing details on the dspPTMC-6415 and SBE's other VoIP/DSP solutions, contact the SBE sales team at 925-355-2000.

About SBE

SBE designs and provides IP-based networking solutions for an extensive range of applied computing applications. SBE delivers a portfolio of scalable, standards-based hardware and software products, including iSCSI and VoIP, designed to enable optimal performance and rapid deployment across a wide range of next generation communications and storage systems. Based in San Ramon, California, SBE is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq:SBEI) with products sold worldwide through direct sales, OEMs and system integration partners. For additional information, please visit www.sbei.com.

About Texas Instruments Third Party Program

SBE is a member of the TI TMS320(TM) third party program, the most extensive collection of global DSP development support in the industry. With more than 650 independent companies and consultants, TI's customers have easy access to a broad range of application software, development hardware and software and consulting services. For more information on the TI third party program, please visit www.ti.com/3p.

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