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AMCC Introduces Industry's First Silicon Germanium 68 x 69 Differential Crosspoint Switch With Over 200 Gbps Switching Capacity
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2000--
Providing a Compelling Combination of Lower Power and High
Performance, the S2090 is Part of a Complete AMCC
Switching Solution for DWDM Optical Interfaces
Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC) (NASDAQ:AMCC), a leader in high-bandwidth silicon connectivity solutions for the world's optical networks, today announced the S2090, the industry's first very high-speed Silicon Germanium (SiGe) 68 x 69 differential crosspoint switch with full broadcast switching capability.
Ideal for use in high-speed applications such as Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) switching, digital video, high-speed automatic test equipment (ATE), and datacom or telecom switches, the S2090 can handle NRZ data rates up to 3.2 Gbps per channel with corresponding output rise/fall times of 85 picoseconds. Furthermore, the S2090 also demonstrates an unprecedented 1.8 picoseconds typical Root Mean Square (RMS) jitter accumulation and sports power optimization features, which can achieve typical power dissipation as low as 7 Watts.
"The very low power and superior performance of the S2090 provide the optimum solution for highly dense multi-layer switch cards," said Paul Duran, AMCC's product marketing manager. "As the latest addition to AMCC's family of crosspoint switches, the S2090 exemplifies our experience in high speed, solution enabling IC technology. The S2090 works with the S7022 and S7025 parallel fiber chipset, further reinforcing our commitment to providing complete IC solutions for optical backplanes."
The S2090 features excellent jitter performance that eliminates the need for multiple retiming stages in CLOS switch architectures and offers additional reliability benefits through register read back for remote diagnostics/configuration. The 69th output can be used with AMCC's S3062 as a complete performance monitoring solution with FEC. Furthermore, the serial interface has a 100 MHz clock for fast configuration.
The device features a differential input range of 200 mV - 1,400 mV and a programmable differential output swing of 400 mV - 1,400 mV for optimal flexibility in driving long and short traces and in reducing power consumption. Power down of the outputs is achieved through software configuration for further power optimization in smaller switch array applications. The high-speed serial inputs to the S2090 are internally biased and have internal 100 (OMEGA) line-to-line terminations, thereby eliminating the need for additional external components. Any of the S2090's 68 differential LVPECL input signal pairs can be connected to any or all of the device's 69 differential CML output signal pairs. Moreover, LVTTL configuration controls are used to simplify the interface to slower speed circuitry, which can be completely reconfigured without interrupting operation.
Pricing and Availability
The S2090 is currently sampling to development partners and is scheduled for production release in Q4 2000. The device, packaged in a compact 32.7 mm x 32.7 mm 624-pin CBGA, is priced at $995 in quantities of 1000.
About AMCC
AMCC designs, develops, manufactures and markets high-performance, high-bandwidth silicon solutions for the world's optical networks. The company utilizes a combination of high-frequency, mixed-signal design expertise and multiple silicon process technologies to offer IC products for the telecommunications market that address the SONET/SDH and ATM transmission standards and for the data communications markets that address the Gigabit Ethernet, ATM and Fibre Channel transmission standards. AMCC's core technologies also address ATE and high-speed computing needs. AMCC's corporate headquarters and wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Diego. Sales and consulting engineering offices are located throughout the world. For further information regarding AMCC and its products, write: Marketing Communication Department, AMCC, 6290 Sequence Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-4358; or call 800/755-AMCC (800/755-2622) or 858/450-9333; or fax 858/450-9885; or e-mail nwpr@amcc.com; or visit our Web site at amcc.com.
Forward Looking Statements:
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, "The Factors That May Affect Future Results" detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2000, and the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially, as a result of such factors, from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
Product photos, datasheets and application notes are available upon request. AMCC is a registered trademark of Applied Micro Circuits Corporation.
Note: A Photo is available at URL: businesswire.com
CONTACT:
Applied Micro Circuits Corporation
Bill Berridge or Mary Pund
858/535-4260 or 858/535-6523
billb@amcc.com MCC Introduces Industry's First Silicon Germanium 68 x 69 Differential Crosspoint Switch With Over 200 Gbps Switching Capacity
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2000--
Providing a Compelling Combination of Lower Power and High
Performance, the S2090 is Part of a Complete AMCC
Switching Solution for DWDM Optical Interfaces
Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC) (NASDAQ:AMCC), a leader in high-bandwidth silicon connectivity solutions for the world's optical networks, today announced the S2090, the industry's first very high-speed Silicon Germanium (SiGe) 68 x 69 differential crosspoint switch with full broadcast switching capability.
Ideal for use in high-speed applications such as Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) switching, digital video, high-speed automatic test equipment (ATE), and datacom or telecom switches, the S2090 can handle NRZ data rates up to 3.2 Gbps per channel with corresponding output rise/fall times of 85 picoseconds. Furthermore, the S2090 also demonstrates an unprecedented 1.8 picoseconds typical Root Mean Square (RMS) jitter accumulation and sports power optimization features, which can achieve typical power dissipation as low as 7 Watts.
"The very low power and superior performance of the S2090 provide the optimum solution for highly dense multi-layer switch cards," said Paul Duran, AMCC's product marketing manager. "As the latest addition to AMCC's family of crosspoint switches, the S2090 exemplifies our experience in high speed, solution enabling IC technology. The S2090 works with the S7022 and S7025 parallel fiber chipset, further reinforcing our commitment to providing complete IC solutions for optical backplanes."
The S2090 features excellent jitter performance that eliminates the need for multiple retiming stages in CLOS switch architectures and offers additional reliability benefits through register read back for remote diagnostics/configuration. The 69th output can be used with AMCC's S3062 as a complete performance monitoring solution with FEC. Furthermore, the serial interface has a 100 MHz clock for fast configuration.
The device features a differential input range of 200 mV - 1,400 mV and a programmable differential output swing of 400 mV - 1,400 mV for optimal flexibility in driving long and short traces and in reducing power consumption. Power down of the outputs is achieved through software configuration for further power optimization in smaller switch array applications. The high-speed serial inputs to the S2090 are internally biased and have internal 100 (OMEGA) line-to-line terminations, thereby eliminating the need for additional external components. Any of the S2090's 68 differential LVPECL input signal pairs can be connected to any or all of the device's 69 differential CML output signal pairs. Moreover, LVTTL configuration controls are used to simplify the interface to slower speed circuitry, which can be completely reconfigured without interrupting operation.
Pricing and Availability
The S2090 is currently sampling to development partners and is scheduled for production release in Q4 2000. The device, packaged in a compact 32.7 mm x 32.7 mm 624-pin CBGA, is priced at $995 in quantities of 1000.
About AMCC
AMCC designs, develops, manufactures and markets high-performance, high-bandwidth silicon solutions for the world's optical networks. The company utilizes a combination of high-frequency, mixed-signal design expertise and multiple silicon process technologies to offer IC products for the telecommunications market that address the SONET/SDH and ATM transmission standards and for the data communications markets that address the Gigabit Ethernet, ATM and Fibre Channel transmission standards. AMCC's core technologies also address ATE and high-speed computing needs. AMCC's corporate headquarters and wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Diego. Sales and consulting engineering offices are located throughout the world. For further information regarding AMCC and its products, write: Marketing Communication Department, AMCC, 6290 Sequence Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-4358; or call 800/755-AMCC (800/755-2622) or 858/450-9333; or fax 858/450-9885; or e-mail nwpr@amcc.com; or visit our Web site at amcc.com.
Forward Looking Statements:
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, "The Factors That May Affect Future Results" detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2000, and the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially, as a result of such factors, from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
Product photos, datasheets and application notes are available upon request. AMCC is a registered trademark of Applied Micro Circuits Corporation.
Note: A Photo is available at URL: businesswire.com
CONTACT:
Applied Micro Circuits Corporation
Bill Berridge or Mary Pund
858/535-4260 or 858/535-6523
billb@amcc.com |
