U.S. Robotics and Analog Devices to Develop Next-Generation ADSL Modems
U.S. Robotics USB ADSL Modem to be Introduced at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2002--U.S. Robotics, the world's leading provider in Internet access and connectivity, today announced a strategic partnership with Analog Devices Inc. (NYSE:ADI - news), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications such as broadband access, to develop a suite of ADSL modems for general consumers and small office/home office (SOHO) users in the Americas and Western European markets seeking broadband Internet access.
The modems will feature Analog Devices' Eagle(TM) xDSL chipset as well as new software tools allowing easier consumer installation, enhanced security and remote troubleshooting by service providers. The first modem in the line features Universal Serial Bus (USB) technology and is being introduced this week by U.S. Robotics at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
U.S. Robotics is located in suite N230 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The product is expected to ship in second quarter 2002.
``With ADI's established presence in the DSL market and U.S. Robotics' well-known and trusted consumer brand, we are in a great position to offer compelling features and benefits for both the service provider and consumer,'' said Tom Pryzgoda, director of marketing for U.S. Robotics, based in Schaumburg, Ill.
``Our extensive distribution channels and ADI's telecom relationships will allow us to effectively facilitate mass broadband deployment.''
``Through our agreement with U.S. Robotics, ADI can offer DSL service providers customer premise equipment that is interoperable with all leading ADSL servers and supported by a widely regarded retail brand,'' said Vic Jayasimha, director of broadband marketing for Analog Devices.
U.S. Robotics evaluated all the major DSL silicon manufacturers and found Analog Devices had the best balance of cost competitiveness, quality, performance and a forward-looking chipset roadmap, according to Jim Thomsen, DSL modem product manager for U.S. Robotics.
``Working with a single, high-quality chipset provider enables standardization and more efficient product cycles, allowing U.S. Robotics to develop new features and software updates which can be distributed across the entire product line,'' Thomsen said.
``The suite of modems will feature new software tools allowing easier consumer installation, ability to seamlessly upgrade, enhanced security, diagnostics and connection monitoring,'' Thomsen said. ``This translates to lower support and deployment costs to the service provider while at the same time improving the customer's Internet experience.''
U.S. Robotics USB ADSL Modem, the first modem stemming from the agreement, offers consumers a continuous connection to the World Wide Web. By allowing for Internet connectivity up to 145 times faster than 56K analog connections, the USB ADSL Modem offers users access to high-speed Internet applications such as interactive gaming, telecommuting, and on-demand streaming audio and video entertainment.
Models for both plain old telephone service (POTS), geared mostly for North and South America, and ISDN, designed mostly for Western Europe, are expected to ship in April 2002.
About U.S. Robotics
For three decades, U.S. Robotics has been the world's leader in Internet access, delivering the highest quality and most innovative modems possible.
Since re-emerging as an independent company, U.S. Robotics has extended its leadership role in Internet access and connectivity, providing wireless networking products for homes and small offices, cable and DSL modems for broadband access, and wireless Internet devices and services.
The company is partnering with key industry players and new technology providers to bring consumers ``one-box'' solutions through its extensive worldwide retail channel. It is committed to ensuring the quality, reliability and ease-of-use consumers expect from U.S. Robotics.
U.S. Robotics is a privately held company with headquarters in the Chicago area. For further information regarding the company and its products, visit the Web site at www.usr.com.
About Analog Devices xDSL Solutions
Analog Devices is the world's leading open market DSL merchant supplier. Its family of xDSL products includes line drivers and analog front-end chips, as well as complete end-to-end xDSL chipset solutions for central office and client modem equipment.
The company's xDSL solutions form the foundation for modems that provide high-speed Internet access and multimedia services more than 200 times faster than today's fastest analog modems.
With a customer base of more than 90 companies worldwide, Analog Devices' xDSL solutions are found in eight of the world's top 10 Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTNs) and are designed into more than 75 percent of the world's xDSL systems, from client modems and routers to central office voice and data switches, xDSL access multiplexers and digital loop carriers.
For more information, visit www.analog.com.
Note to Editors: U.S. Robotics is a registered trademark of U.S. Robotics Corp. All rights reserved. Eagle is a trademark of Analog Devices Inc. All other company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Visit U.S. Robotics at CES 2002: Suite N230, Las Vegas Convention Center.
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