(BSNS WIRE) Interphase Brings Intelligent Processing to Third Generation Wireless; First of
its Kind Controller Provides More Power and Capability for Telecommunication
Networks
Business/Technology Editors
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2000--Interphase Corporation
(Nasdaq:INPH), a leader in next generation telecommunications
technologies, announced today the release of the first intelligent
asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) controller for third generation
wireless -- the 4532 ATM OC-3/STM-1 PMC controller.
The 4532 communications controller is the newest innovation that
allows carriers of wireless services and existing optical
infrastructures to provide faster networking systems with higher
capacity and efficiency for advanced voice, video and data
convergence. The 4532 is a versatile PCI mezzanine card flexible
enough to work with CompactPCI, VME or proprietary systems, and allows
these systems to have direct connectivity to the high-speed digital,
fiber optic transmission system known as Synchronous Optical NETwork
(SONET).
"This is the first commercial, off-the-shelf, carrier class SONET
interface," said Felix Diaz, chief technical officer at Interphase.
"The 4532 was specifically designed for third generation wireless and
broadband Internet access applications, and combines ATM and internet
protocol (IP) interfaces that bridge voice and IP data. We are the
only provider able to make these claims."
Third generation broadband wireless architectures are driven by a
number of dynamics including an increase in consumer demand for faster
and more flexible access technologies and the demand for Internet
capabilities through wireless devices like mobile phones.
"Communication service providers are increasingly recognizing
standards-based technologies such as CompactPCI and PMC to
significantly reduce their product development timeframes," said Paul
Zorfass, senior analyst with IDC/FTI. "The telecommunications
industry's ongoing efforts to bring wireless and Internet switching
capabilities to server-based systems are driving forces for the
progressively larger market for embedded I/O products, such as the
4532."
A major initiative of communication service providers has been the
development of third generation architectures and their byproduct,
wireless broadband. The developments give providers the ability to
bypass the building of extensive landline fiber or cable, saving both
time and money. Additionally, with the integration of Interphase's new
controllers into the optical mobile switch, designers can count on
their intelligent processing capabilities while allowing access to
more users on one platform.
"As a market driven company, we are always looking for the
opportunity to be innovative while delivering the highest levels of
quality and excellence," said Greg Kalush, president of Interphase.
"We believe there are tremendous opportunities for development with
third generation wireless and broadband Internet access. With the
first-of-its-kind 4532, we have again proven our ability to read
market needs and respond with timely and reliable solutions."
Currently, prototypes of the 4532 ATM controller are being tested
and qualified by a number of telecom equipment manufacturers.
About Interphase Corporation
Interphase Corporation (Nasdaq:INPH) designs and delivers high
performance connectivity adapters for computer and telecommunication
networks. The company's products connect computer and
telecommunication servers to SANs, wide area networks and local area
networks using Fibre Channel, Asynchronous Transfer Mode, SS7, Frame
Relay and ISDN technologies. Headquartered in Dallas, with offices in
Austin, Paris, London, and Bangkok, Interphase 1999 revenues were
$73.5 million. Clients include Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Compaq
Computer Corp., Motorola Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc., Lockheed Martin
Corp., Lucent Technologies Inc. and the Raytheon Company. Additional
information about Interphase and its products is available through the
company's web site at www.interphase.com.
The Interphase logo and name are registered trademarks or trademarks
of Interphase Corporation. All other trade and service marks are
property of their respective companies.
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CONTACT: Interphase Corporation, Dallas
Trade Contact
Margaret E. Lietzke, 214/654-5133 or 214/215-5687
mlietzke@iphase.com
or
Investor Contact
Steve Kovac, 214/654-5000
IR@iphase.com
KEYWORD: TEXAS
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: NETWORKING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT
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