Marvell Offers Second-Generation `Plug and Play` Fast Ethernet Transceivers
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SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 7, 2000--Marvell
(Nasdaq:MRVL), a technology leader in the development of broadband
mixed-signal and digital signal processing (DSP) technology solutions,
today announced its second-generation DSP-based Hex and Octal Fast
Ethernet transceivers. These feature-enhanced devices provide Small
Office/Home Office (SOHO) end users with a true "plug and play"
networking solution.
The introduction of Marvell's second-generation Hex and Octal Fast
Ethernet transceivers follows its volume-production first-generation
devices, whose introduction last September marked a significant
milestone in the networking industry, breaking new ground in low power
dissipation, higher Signal-to-Noise ratios and superior distance
coverage/connection reliability.
Marvell's advanced 0.22 micron DSP-based Hex and Octal Fast
Ethernet transceivers, the 88E3061 and the 88E3081, offer several new
advantages.
The devices provide end-users with a single cable solution for
true "plug and play" networking installation with the Automatic
MDI/MDIX crossover feature. This feature enables Marvell's Fast
Ethernet transceiver to automatically and transparently detect and
correct incorrectly wired cables, making installation, debug and
maintenance of the network easier and less expensive for the end user.
<26> Marvell is first to market with devices that support the Source
Marvell is first to market with devices that support the Source
Synchronous option of Cisco's latest Serial Media Independent
Interface (SMII) specification. This allows for simplified system
design by reducing the I/O pin count between the transceiver and the
Media Access Controller (MAC)/Switch. Jumbo frame support (handling
large data packets) enabling effective utilization of networking
bandwidth. Low power consumption allowing for more reliable networking
systems and higher port density. Simplified board design with fewer
external components providing lower overall system cost.
Marvell's DSP-based Fast Ethernet transceivers with advanced
functionality address the networking requirements of the SOHO market
where ease of use, cost and low power are essential. The DSP
technology originates from the company's leading-edge Gigabit Ethernet
solutions. Marvell's recent introduction of the Alaska(TM) family of
Gigabit Ethernet transceivers has proven itself as the de facto
solution for the gigabit market segment by demonstrating the
industry's lowest power dissipation at 1.8 Watts per 10/100/1000
channel, the smallest form factor packaging and industry-leading
<44>performance. The Alaska family solution addresses the high-bandwidth
performance. The Alaska family solution addresses the high-bandwidth
requirements of the rapidly growing enterprise-class and business
desktop markets.
"Marvell's high performance, low power and easy-to-use 10/100
Ethernet switches provides the SOHO market with a simplified and
effective networking solution. Our broad portfolio of advanced Fast
Ethernet transceivers and industry-leading Alaska family of Gigabit
Ethernet transceivers for the enterprise-class and business desktop
markets has made Marvell the 'one-stop shop' for the vast Ethernet
market," stated Weili Dai, Marvell's Executive Vice President and
General Manager of the Data Communications Group.
88E3061/88E3081 Fast Ethernet Transceiver Product Information
<58> Marvell's 88E3061 Hex and 88E3081 Octal Fast Ethernet transceivers
Marvell's 88E3061 Hex and 88E3081 Octal Fast Ethernet transceivers
leverage technology developed through Marvell's first generation
Physical Layer (PHY) transceivers as well as through its family of
Alaska Gigabit Ethernet transceiver products and four generations of
Partial Response Maximum Likelihood (PRML) read channels designed for
the data storage market. The 88E3061/88E3081 is a six/eight port
physical layer device for Ethernet 100BASE-X and 10BASE-T
applications. It contains all of the active circuitry to convert data
streams to and from six/eight MACS and twisted pair cables in full or
half duplex mode.
Marvell's 88E3061 and 88E3081 transceivers support either the
<69>Reduced Media Independent Interface (RMII) or the Source Synchronous
Reduced Media Independent Interface (RMII) or the Source Synchronous
option of the Serial Media Independent Interface (SMII) for connection
to very high port count switch chips. Source Synchronous SMII (SSMII)
is designed for applications requiring a trace delay of more than 1
ns. The receive and transmit paths in source synchronous mode operate
identically to the SMII interface, and is backward-compatible to SMII
version 1.2.
Marvell's Hex and Octal PHY transceivers also support Auto-Media
Independent Interface crossover (Auto-MDI/MDIX feature) for 100BASE-TX
<78>and 10BASE-T connections. The PHY interface can automatically
and 10BASE-T connections. The PHY interface can automatically
determine whether or not it needs to cross over between pairs so that
an external crossover cable is not required. If the 88E3061/88E3081
interoperates with a device that cannot automatically correct for
crossover, the PHY makes the necessary adjustment prior to commencing
Auto-Negotiation. Last, Marvell's Hex and Octal PHY transceivers
provide Jumbo frame support up to 10Kbytes with large frequency offset
tolerance of +/- 150 ppm. This feature allows the transceiver to
<86>support applications that demand a larger packet size, effectively
support applications that demand a larger packet size, effectively
utilizing networking bandwidth.
Availability
Marvell's 88E3061 Hex and 88E3081 Octal Fast Ethernet transceivers
are available today and are offered in 128 and 208-pin PQFP packages,
respectively.
<95> About Marvell
About Marvell
Marvell is comprised of Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MTGL) and
its subsidiaries, Marvell Semiconductor Inc. (MSI), Marvell Asia Pte
Ltd. (MAPL) and Marvell Japan K.K. (MJKK). On behalf of MTGL, MSI
develops proprietary Communications Mixed-Signal Processing (CMSP)
technology for increased information capacity of data storage and data
communications products. MAPL is headquartered in Singapore and is
responsible for Marvell's production and distribution operations. As
used in this release, the terms "Company" and "Marvell" refer to the
entire group of companies. The Company's proprietary CMSP technology
combines custom digital signal processing algorithms to allow
technology customers to store and move digital data on demand at high
data access rates. MSI is headquartered at 645 Almanor Ave.,
<109>Sunnyvale, Calif., 94085; phone: 408/222-2500, fax: 408/328-0120.
Sunnyvale, Calif., 94085; phone: 408/222-2500, fax: 408/328-0120. |
