TranSwitch Second Generation Envoy Family Delivers Carrier-Class Ethernet Performance for Multi-Service Edge and Access Networks
Business Wire - March 03, 2004 16:55
Envoy-CE4 and Envoy-CE2 Offer Interoperability With SPI-3-based VCAT/GFP Devices and Intel IXP2400 Network Processors to Speed Time-to-Revenue
SHELTON, Conn., Mar 3, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- TranSwitch(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:TXCC), a leading developer and global supplier of innovative, high speed VLSI semiconductor solutions, today announced its second generation Envoy(TM) family of carrier-class Ethernet controllers, further extending its leadership in Ethernet solutions for both edge access and metro Ethernet networks. The Envoy-CE4 (TXC-06885) and Envoy-CE2 (TXC-06880) offer unique solutions for next-generation Ethernet transport systems requiring design flexibility, improved time-to-market, and lower development and board costs. The Envoy line of Ethernet controllers gluelessly interconnects with the Intel(R) IXP2400 network processor for applications such as edge routers, IP DSLAMs, 3G wireless base stations, Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH Multi-Service Provisioning Platforms (MSPPs), and multi-service routers and switches.
"We have worked closely with TranSwitch on defining the specifications of the Envoy-CE2 and Envoy-CE4 products to ensure glueless interworking with Intel's network processor devices," said Doug Davis, general manager, Intel's Network Processor Division. "The Envoy family of configurable carrier-class Ethernet controllers in combination with Intel IXP2400 network processors provides our customers a complete reference design and evaluation kit for the IXDP2400 platform, enabling faster equipment time-to-market."
The Envoy-CE devices' versatile features were chosen for fast, easy metro Ethernet or edge access system design. The Envoy-CE4 incorporates four Configurable Media Access Controllers (MACs), while the Envoy-CE2 contains two Configurable MACs. Each MAC is configurable at boot-up as a single Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000-compliant) or octal Fast Ethernet (10/100-compliant) interface, thereby enabling the devices to support up to 32 Fast Ethernet ports and/or four Gigabit Ethernet ports. The SPI-3 interface can operate at up to 125 MHz, allowing throughputs in excess of 4 Gbps, and it directly interfaces with the Intel IXP2400 network processor and other standard off-the-shelf processors. The support for master mode on the SPI-3 allows a glueless interface with standard SPI-3-based VCAT/GFP mappers for delivery of Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH. The Envoy-CE4 and Envoy-CE2 support Jumbo (9600 bytes) and Super Jumbo (12KB) frames on both the Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with large on-chip buffers. In addition to the standard features found on the current Envoy-8FE and Envoy-2GE devices, the Envoy-CE4 and Envoy-CE2 provide port muxing and a customer-programmable routing tag encapsulation.
"With Ethernet technology rapidly gaining momentum, communications OEMs must address the need for higher port density, standardized interfaces, and flexible programmability," stated Dr. Hoshang Mulla, Vice President of Marketing at TranSwitch. "The Envoy-CE family of carrier-class Ethernet controllers delivers the required functionality with significant time-to-market advantages. TranSwitch's expanding line of Envoy products, coupled with Intel network processors, empowers our customers to successfully compete in today's communications network market."
Envoy-CE4 is priced at $109 each and Envoy-CE2 is priced at $79 each, both in 1K quantities. Device samples will be available at the end of the month to select customers. Additional product information can be found at transwitch.com (Envoy-CE4) and transwitch.com (Envoy-CE2).
About the Intel(R) Communications Alliance:
The Intel(R) Communications Alliance is a membership-based alliance program comprised of communications and embedded developers and solution providers. Members are committed to providing a strategic supply line of standards-based solutions to the communications and embedded market segments. For more information, please visit www.intel.com.
Intel, IXP and XScale family are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
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 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 Corporation, Shelton, CT is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company. Detailed information on TranSwitch products, news announcements, seminars, service and support is available on TranSwitch's home page at the World Wide Web site -- transwitch.com.
TranSwitch Corporation is a Member of the Intel(R) Communications Alliance, a community of communications and embedded developers and solutions providers. For more information, please visit www.intel.com/go/ica.
Forward-looking statements in this release, including statements regarding management's expectations for future financial results and the markets for TranSwitch's products, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements regarding TranSwitch, its operations and its financial results involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation risks of downturns in economic conditions generally and in the telecommunications and data communications markets and the semiconductor industry specifically; risks in product development and market acceptance of and demand for TranSwitch's products and products developed by TranSwitch's customers; risks relating to TranSwitch's indebtedness; risks of failing to attract and retain key managerial and technical personnel; risks associated with foreign sales and high customer concentration; risks associated with competition and competitive pricing pressures; risks associated with investing in new businesses; risks of dependence on third-party VLSI fabrication facilities; risks related to intellectual property rights and litigation; risks in technology development and commercialization; and other risks detailed in TranSwitch's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
TranSwitch is a registered trademark of TranSwitch Corporation. Envoy is a trademark of TranSwitch Corporation.
SOURCE: TranSwitch Corporation
TranSwitch Corporation, Shelton
Cheryl A. Lechok, 203-929-8810 X2237
Fax: 203-926-9453
E-mail: cheryl.lechok@transwitch.com
www.transwitch.com
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