SOURCE: Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group
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.
Lucent Technologies designs, builds and delivers a wide range of
public and private networks, communications systems and
software, data networking systems, business telephone systems and
microelectronic components. For more information on
Lucent Technologies, headquartered in Murray Hill, N.J., USA,
visit its web site at lucent.com.
Lucent's Microelectronics Group designs and manufactures
integrated circuits and optoelectronic components for the computer
and communications industries. Lucent ranks first in the world in
sales of modem chip sets within personal computers.***
More information about Lucent's high-speed modem technology
can be found on the Microelectronics Group's web site at
lucent.com and at
www.lucent.com/micro/K56flex.
Aware, Inc., designs, develops, licenses and markets DSL
technology that enables high-speed Internet access over existing
telephone networks. The company licenses its intellectual property
and software to semiconductor manufacturers and
equipment manufactures who sell products incorporating Aware
technology. Aware also markets to systems companies to
encourage them to design its technology into their products, and to
service providers to encourage them to deploy new
broadband services based on its technology. More information
about Aware can be found at aware.com.
* 56 kbps technology refers to server download speeds only and
requites
compatible modems at server sites. Other conditions may limit
modem
speed.
** While WildWire chips are capable of transferring data at 1.5
Mbps,
users' individual line conditions can affect the transfer rate.
*** Source: VisionQuest 2000
SOURCE: Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Group
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