IDTI has endorsed the AltoCom(R) SoftModem
Monday, March 1, 1999 09:06 AM
Embedded Systems Conference East 99, AltoCom Booth No. 751
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 1999--
AltoCom's Industry Reputation and Support for MIPS Architecture
Perfect Match for Processors Aimed at Communications and
Networking Markets
AltoCom, Inc., a leading developer of portable software modem
technology, announced today at the Embedded Systems Conference East
99, that IDT (Nasdaq:IDTI), a leading manufacturer of microprocessors
for the embedded market, has endorsed the AltoCom(R) SoftModem
technology as the modem of choice for their RC32364(TM) and RC4640(TM)
RISController(TM) processors.
The AltoCom SoftModem is high-performance software capable of
performing a full suite of data and fax modem functions on
general-purpose processors. IDT's 32-bit RC32364, which recently won
Microprocessor Report's Editor's Choice Award for best
price/performance, and the 64-bit RC4640 processors are designed to
meet the price/performance needs of communications, networking and
consumer applications.
AltoCom's president and CEO, Zarko Draganic, said, "The IDT
endorsement of the AltoCom V.90 SoftModem reflects its reliability,
performance and portability. We are very pleased that IDT has found
the AltoCom SoftModem to be the most efficient technology to meet
their needs."
Draganic added, "More and more companies like IDT are relying on
software modem technology to complement their microprocessor designs.
Because it is extremely portable across different processors, the
AltoCom SoftModem is an extremely scalable solution for IDT. AltoCom
SoftModem technology will ensure an easy migration path for any
processor IDT chooses to develop in the future."
"IDT chose AltoCom's SoftModem technology based on AltoCom's
strong reputation in the industry and history of support for the
market IDT serves," said Nick Kucharewski, vice president of IDT's
microprocessor division.
"IDT's high-performance processors are optimized to deliver
superior price/performance for communications and consumer
applications. With the combination of our broad offerings, outstanding
price/performance and innovative architectures, and AltoCom SoftModem
technology, system designers can be assured they will meet the
low-cost, high-performance requirements for their next generation
designs."
AltoCom(R) SoftModem Technology
The AltoCom SoftModem is high-performance software capable of
performing a full suite of data and fax modem functions on
general-purpose microprocessors, without dedicated modem hardware. The
AltoCom SoftModem was designed from the ground up to be extremely
portable across modern processor architectures, making it suitable for
many different types of communication devices and processors.
The AltoCom SoftModem enables manufacturers of computers, fax
machines, remote access servers, and other communications devices to
reduce the cost, size, power consumption and complexity of their
products. Additionally, its ability for in-the-field upgrades makes it
a superior modem solution over hardwired DSP chips.
IDT's World-Class RISController Series of Embedded
Microprocessors
The RC32364 and RC4640 are important members of IDT's widely used
32/64-bit RISController microprocessor family, based on the MIPS
instruction set. Offering a wide range of software-compatible,
price/performance choices, IDT has optimized the designs of its
high-performance microprocessors for use in an assortment of embedded
applications, including internetworking, multimedia, data
communications and telecommunications products.
Also, superior price/performance, innovative architectures,
low-power consumption, small form factor and comprehensive tools
support have made the IDT RISController series the standard for a
number of digital consumer products from leading companies.
About AltoCom, Inc.
AltoCom, Inc. was founded in 1997 and specializes in DSP software
for communications. AltoCom is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif.
For more information on AltoCom, visit the company's Web site at
altocom.com.
Note to Editors: AltoCom is a registered trademark of AltoCom,
Inc. RC32364, RC4640 and RISController are trademarks of Integrated
Device Technology, Inc. IDT, Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest
in the trademarks of others. All other trademarks and brands are the
property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: AltoCom, Inc., Mountain View
Rainer Kunz, 650/691-4500 ext. 115
rainer@altocom.com
or
Weaver Communications
Anne Weaver, 650/366-2777
aweaver@pacbell.net
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