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Industry Embraces High-Speed DSL Internet Standard
Lucent Technologies' Full Set of Power Management Technical Contributions Will
be Offered as Part of WildWire(TM) DSL 'Lite' Solutions
GENEVA, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) today reached an agreement on the technical specifications for digital subscriber line (DSL) "Lite" high speed Internet modem technology, paving the way for quick introduction of products to the market, according to Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group.
This agreement means consumers will benefit from the rapid delivery of DSL "Lite" products and services into homes and businesses over regular phone lines that adhere to the technical specifications agreed upon today. DSL "Lite" services transmit Internet data up to 25 times faster than today's fastest analog modems, without requiring voice/data splitters.
"The industry has proven it can avoid a repeat of last year's 56K* modem standards battles," said Kevin Cone, strategic marketing manager with Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group. "We agreed on the DSL 'Lite' line code early, and drove the standards process along in an expedient way."
Lucent Technologies participated and contributed broadly from the beginning in the development of this DSL "Lite" standard, called G.992.2 (previously known as G.Lite). Representatives from Lucent's Microelectronics Group, which designs and manufactures DSL modem communications chip sets; Lucent's Switching and Access business, which produces DSL networking equipment; and Bell Labs, its research and development arm, participated in the standards proceedings that led to today's agreement.
Lucent's Microelectronics Group initiated and submitted several technical contributions that resulted in the ITU's important power management specification for G.992.2 connections. The G.992.2 specification allows a PC equipped with Lucent's DSL "Lite" power management features to work with a DSL modem without breaking the communications link with the Internet Service Provider. Lucent plans to incorporate the complete set of power management features and benefits into its multi-faceted WildWire DSL "Lite" solution.
Aware, Inc., a provider of software and technology for Lucent's WildWire offering, also made substantial technical contributions to the standards committee. Aware provided key technical submissions involving "splitterless" DSL "Lite" technology, which alleviates the costs and inconveniences associated with a phone company's technician needing to install splitters at peoples' homes. Aware also provided low-complexity algorithm technical submissions that enable lower costs of DSL "Lite" services for consumers.
Lucent's WildWire technology will comply with the recommended specification for DSL "Lite" technology. Lucent's WildWire DSP1690 chip set, which will be available by December, will be G.992.2-compliant when such products are delivered to consumers beginning early next year. Lucent's chip set is targeted for use in desktop and notebook computers.
The formal ratification of the G.992.2 standard for the technology is scheduled for next June.
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