TranSwitch Corporation Unveils CellBus Architecture Expansion Strategy
Two New Products Herald the Next Phase in Strategy to Extend Leadership in the Broadband Access Market
SHELTON, Conn., Jun 4, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- TranSwitch Corporation (NASDAQ: TXCC chart, msgs) today unveiled the next phase in
extending its leadership position in the broadband access market with the announcement of the AsTriX(TM) and Sertopia(TM) devices.
These devices usher in a new era of scalability and flexibility to existing and new access-based broadband solutions requiring true multi-service
functionality such as seamless switching of voice, cell and packet-based data traffic.
Based on a very high-speed and low-power serial backplane technology, which TranSwitch obtained in its acquisition of Alacrity
Communications in August 2000, these devices address the near-term requirements of current CellBus(R) customers and provide TranSwitch
customers a path to next-generation cost-effective switching technology. This phase allows new and existing ASPEN(R)- and CUBIT(R)-based
CellBus (and non-CellBus) customers to scale their current systems up to a 9.6 Gb/s capacity with the use of a single AsTriX switching element.
With two AsTriX devices, a 19.2 Gb/s capable system can be realized, far exceeding the needs of most access systems.
Drawing on its extensive expertise in multi-service switching technology, TranSwitch has created AsTriX, the industry's first single chip
non-blocking and loss-less multi-port Utopia-based switching solution. With the support of ATM cell and IP/MPLS packet switching, each Utopia
level 2 port supports 800 Mb/s bi-directional throughput. The inclusion of the Utopia level 2 interfaces allows the seamless interface of this
device with the TranSwitch ASPEN and CUBIT devices, as well as other industry standard Utopia level 2 interface-based products. The AsTriX
implements an advanced congestion control mechanism, eliminating any head-of-line blocking, an efficient prioritized traffic access scheme,
and supports multicast, unicast and control traffic deliveries.
Sertopia is a high-speed Utopia level 2 transceiver that supports Gigabit data transmission at distances up to 10 meters. The introduction of
this innovative device enables the industry's first point-to-point serial backplane and inter-chassis connections via the popular and standardized
Utopia level 2 interface. The Sertopia can be configured at transmission speeds ranging from 800 Mb/s to 1 Gb/s, lending flexibility in
applications ranging from cell/packet over SONET to Gigabit Ethernet transmission. The Utopia side can be configured as either a Utopia level
2, level 2P or POS-PHY solution. This flexibility allows the device to be used with many industry standard and TranSwitch Utopia-based devices
such as ASPEN, CUBIT and the PHAST family of products. With the ability to support up to 32 level 2 PHYs on the Utopia side, the Sertopia
can co-exist with other physical layer devices on a common Utopia bus. With internal buffering and a sophisticated backpressure mechanism,
the Sertopia device provides per PHY-based flow control that eliminates traffic overflow due to congestion occurring at neighboring devices.
"The introduction of the AsTriX switch and the Sertopia transceiver complements TranSwitch's existing product lines and strengthens its
leadership position in the multi-service access market. Along with TranSwitch's CellBus related products, the CUBIT and ASPEN family of
devices and the PHAST family of devices, AsTriX and Sertopia have significantly expanded TranSwitch's broad range of high-bandwidth and
scalable solutions, allowing customers to build cost-effective, high-performance and high-port density access systems," stated Dr. Hoshang
Mulla, Vice President of Marketing for TranSwitch Corporation.
The AsTriX device is packaged in a 31 mm x 31 mm Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA) and the Sertopia device is packaged in a 15 mm x 15 mm
Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA). Sampling of the two devices is planned for the second half of 2001.
About TranSwitch Corporation:
TranSwitch Corporation, headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, is a leading developer and global supplier of innovative high-speed VLSI
semiconductor solutions - Connectivity Engines (TM)- to original equipment manufacturers who serve three fast-growing end-markets: the
Worldwide Public Network Infrastructure, the Internet Infrastructure, and corporate Wide Area Networks (WANs). Combining its in-depth
understanding of applicable global communication standards and its world-class expertise in semiconductor design, TranSwitch Corporation
implements communications standards in VLSI solutions which deliver high levels of performance. Committed to providing high-quality products
and service, TranSwitch is ISO 9001 registered. Detailed information on TranSwitch products, news announcements, seminars, service and
support is available on TranSwitch's home page at the World Wide Web site:
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements regarding TranSwitch and its operations involve risks and uncertainties,
including without limitation risks in technology development and commercialization; risks in product development and market acceptance of and
demand for TranSwitch's products and products developed by TranSwitch's customers; risks of failing to attract and retain key managerial and
technical personnel; risk of dependence on third-party VLSI fabrication facilities, intellectual property rights, and litigation; risks of downturns in
economic conditions generally and in the telecommunications and data communications markets and the semiconductor industry specifically;
risks associated with competition and competitive pricing pressures; risks associated with foreign sales and high customer concentration; risks
associated with acquiring new businesses; and other risks detailed in TranSwitch's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
TranSwitch, ASPEN, CUBIT and CellBus are registered trademarks of TranSwitch Corporation.
AsTriX and Sertopia are trademarks of TranSwitch Corporation.
Contact:
TranSwitch Corporation
Mary A. Lombardo, 203/929-8810 x 2254
Fax: 203/926-9453
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