IDT Named the Leading Vendor of Switching and Routing Semiconductors by RHK, Inc.
Company Well Positioned to Continue Leadership as Market Continues to Mature
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2002--IDT (Integrated Device Technology, Inc.)(Nasdaq:IDTI - news), a leading communications IC company, today announced its position as the number one vendor of switching and routing semiconductors, and the market leader in the subcategory of classification devices, according to a February 2002 report by RHK, Inc.(1)
RHK is a market research and consulting firm specializing in the analysis of advanced technologies for the global telecommunications network. In this report, RHK ranks companies based on 2001 revenue generated from switching and routing semiconductors in the categories of classification devices, network processors (NPUs), traffic managers and switch fabrics.
``As the leading vendor of switching and routing semiconductors, IDT provides critical components that assist with high-speed packet processing functions,'' said Russell Johnson, program director for global switching and routing semiconductors at RHK, Inc. ``IDT's IP co-processors allow powerful searches to be created by facilitating both more sophisticated searching and the support of higher line rates.''
IDT's IP co-processors, based on the integration of CAM technology and high-performance logic, address the classification and forwarding challenges in packet processing applications such as core and edge routers, multi-service provisioning platforms, IP service gateways and digital subscriber line access multiplexers. IDT offers a family of standard IP co-processors that supports application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), as well as a family of IP co-processors that glue-lessly interface to NPUs from leading network processor vendors.
``IDT is pleased to be recognized as the leading provider of switching and routing semiconductor solutions,'' said Greg Lang, IDT's president. ``By providing innovative features that enable engineers to tailor solutions for their application, IDT is well positioned for continued leadership in the coming years. Additionally, IDT offers strength through its manufacturing capabilities, financial stability, established tier-one customer list, worldwide sales and marketing organizations, and strategic partnerships with leading NPU vendors, including AMCC, Intel and Xelerated.''
IDT IP Co-Processors
For more information about IDT's IP co-processor devices, please visit IDT's Web site at idt.com.
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(1) RHK, Inc. Switching and Routing Semiconductors Weather the
Downturn in 2001 and Prepare to Turn the Corner (February 2002)
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