SUMITOMO SELECTS CENTILLIUM FOR ADSL MODEM CHIPS.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. ), Fremont, Calif., innovator of broadband communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry , has formed a partnership with Sumitomo Electric Industries Sumitomo Electric Industries (住友電気工業 (SEI) to provide a high-performance customer premises equipment See CPE. (CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment ) solution to the Japanese market. SEI, a total solutions provider in broadband networking, will integrate Centillium's high-performance, Universal Optimizer(TM) 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. chipset solution into its CPE equipment. This USB chipset solution, which supports both Annex A and C, alleviates global deployment issues while meeting the explosive demand 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 in Japan. "This is a very exciting time for SEI," stated Hideo Takahashi, vice president of Business Development, Sumitomo Electric U.S.A., Inc. "Unlike the rest of the world, Japan's existing telephone network uses TCM-ISDN TCM-ISDN Time Compression Multiplexed Integrated Services Digital Network , and therefore requires special DSL solutions like those provided by Centillium. We believe our customers will be delighted with the consumer-deployable offering they will receive with Centillium's advanced CPE solution. Together, Centillium and SEI will take the Japanese DSL market to a new level." Centillium's USB chipset solution demonstrates the company's continued commitment to satisfying the needs of Japan's unique DSL market. SEI has chosen Centillium's Universal Optimizer for its highest throughput performance, and ease-of-use characteristics. The Universal Optimizer is fully compliant with all industry standards, including USB v1.1, making the technology fully interoperable. "Centillium is excited to be working with SEI for this benchmark technology," stated Dori Braun, vice president of Marketing, access business unit for Centillium. "We have worked hard to ensure that our CPE solution is superior to others on the market providing the user with a cost-effective solution offering plug and play, easy installation and configuration process. SEI's proven leadership in the industry will allow for the continued growth and success of DSL deployment, making DSL a more cost-effective and attractive solution for not only consumers, but also small businesses." This partnership reinforces Centillium's leadership and aggressive approach in Japan's DSL market, which is another step in establishing a strong international presence. Centillium has been developing solutions for Japan's DSL market since 1997. By partnering with one of the most prominent equipment providers in the world, Centillium will continue to deliver its external USB and external routers to ensure the Japanese market has a superior option for their networking needs. About Sumitomo Electric Industries With offices located around the globe, SEI is recognized as one of the pioneers in xDSL technology development. With its early entry into market, the company has been able to accumulate a wealth of technology and deployment experience. SEI's xDSL products "MegaBit Gear" series, including both CPE and Central Office equipment, have been widely adopted by various telecommunications companies See telecom company. in Japan and abroad. To date SEI has shipped over 100,000 lines worth of xDSL equipment, thereby earning itself the top spot among Japanese manufacturers. Additional information is available at www.megabitgear.com. 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. 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), premise networking and Voice-Over-Packet. Centillium Communications, Inc. is located at 47211 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. For additional information, visit http://www.Centillium.com or call 510/771-3647. |
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