Siemens Semiconductors and ECI Telecom Partner to Develop Next Generation of ADSL Modem Chipset
CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 23, 1988--Siemens Semiconductors and ECI Telecom Ltd. (NASDAQ/NM symbol: ECILF - news) today announced their co-operation in developing the chipset for the next generation of high-speed data transfer systems. The two companies are working together on the definition and design of a DMT ADSL chipset, which will be sold as part of Siemens' POTSWIRE xDSL portfolio.
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) systems allow data transfer rates of more than 100 times higher than current 56Kbit/s or ISDN modems. ADSL solutions enable fast Internet access, video on demand services and many other broadband applications using existing copper data transfer line infrastructure.
In this partnership Siemens is developing and manufacturing the semiconductor platform. ECI Telecom contributes its DSL based system expertise and the algorithms which are incorporated into the new CARMEL DSP based data pump.
Dr. Hermann Eul, vice president and general manager of Siemens Semiconductors' digital transceiver division, said, ''ECI Telecom's algorithm expertise and experience in developing advanced telecommunication systems perfectly match our long-term success in digital and mixed signal design. Therefore this cooperation is a key for Siemens Semiconductors to become a leading supplier in the emerging ADSL market.''
Mr. Uri Kashti, ECI Telecom's corporate vice president and general manager for access solutions, said, ''ECI Telecom has two strategic assets invested in the new chipset: its unique experience in field deployment of DMT technology and over a decade's experience in DSL system design. These assets translate to algorithms that are designed to tackle the service provider's local loop requirements.''
The DSP-based architecture allows for future upgrades to next-generation standards by software download and additionally handles the ADSL control software. The ADSL control software was designed to minimize the load on host controllers and enable very quick software integration. With its advanced operating modes such as ''ADSL over ISDN'', ''Double upstream'', or even ''G.lite'', it offers huge flexibility. Due to high integration and low power consumption, this chipset meets the cost-efficiency needs of telecommunications service providers.
The ADSL chipset key features include:
-- highly integrated chipset (containing only three chips).
-- low power consumption of below 3 W for high-density designs,
including line driver
-- digital data pump with UTOPIA Level 2 interface for ATM
-- optimized analog front-ends for remote and central office side
and a line driver.
-- fully compliant with the ANSI T1.413 Category 2 Issue 2 standard.
-- allows data transmission of over 8 Mbit/s down stream and 640
kbit/s up stream.
-- program and interleaving memory.
-- Digital Controlled Crystal Oscillator (DCXO) on silicon.
Availability
The new chip-set's front-end and line driver are already available. The digital data pump will follow in the second quarter of 1999. More information on Siemens Semiconductors POTSWIRE ADSL solutions can be found on the World Wide Web at siemens.com
About Siemens:
Siemens' Semiconductor Group is a leading worldwide provider of integrated circuits, memory products, RF components, smart card chips, discrete and power semiconductors, optoelectronics and fiber optic components. The comprehensive product line of Siemens Semiconductors serves a wide range of customers active in communications, wireless, computer peripherals, automotive/industrial and consumer electronics. Siemens Microelectronics is its U.S. affiliate. In fiscal 1997/98, the Semiconductor Group achieved sales of $4 billion (DM 5.9 billion) and employed 25,400 people worldwide. For more information, please see www.smi.siemens.com.
About ECI Telecom:
A provider of integrated network solutions, ECI Telecom designs, develops, manufactures and markets digital telecommunications and data transmission systems, enabling network operators to deliver cost-effective services. ECI Telecom's systems provide capacity expansion, flexibility and management functions to more effectively utilize existing networks for voice, data, wide area and integrated networks. This press release and additional information about the company, is now available on ECI Telecom's site on the World Wide Web: www.ecitele.com.
As a publicly listed company, ECI Telecom states:
Certain statements contained in this release, may contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or future performance of the company, the occurrence of which involves certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to product and market acceptance risks, the impact of competitive pricing, product development, commercialization and technological difficulties and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Contact:
Siemens Corporate
Anita Giani, 408/777-4546
anita.giani@smi.siemens.com
or
ECI Telecom Ltd.
Doron Inbar or Petah Tikva, 972-3-926-6585
ECI Telecom Ltd. (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Leo Hinkley, 954/351-4328
leo.hinkley@ecitele.com
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