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TranSwitch supports Applied Digital Access' Sectionalizer Signals in its Framer product for Highly Cost Effective T1 Network Maintenance
SHELTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 1999--TranSwitch Corporation (NASDAQ: TXCC) and Applied Digital Access, Inc. (ADA) (NASDAQ: ADAX), announced today that TranSwitch has implemented detectors for ADA's Sectionalizer signals, Supplemental Performance Report Messages (SPRM) and Customer Installation (-CI) Alarm Signals, to support alarm and error isolation for T1/DS1 applications in TranSwitch's octal framer VLSI device.
The TIFX8 is a next generation, eight-channel DS1 (1.544 Mbit/s) T1 framer device designed with extended features for voice and data communications. This device, which meets ANSI's T1.231 and T1.403 standards, can provide end-to-end solutions for multipurpose voice and data networking applications.
"Supporting ADA's technology into our octal framer will allow for fault isolation and sectionalization in the expanding T1 networks for OEMs utilizing these framers for DS1 framing and monitoring functions in their products. The growth of T1 access lines is due primarily to the explosive growth of the Internet. By incorporating Sectionalizer Signals into our devices, TranSwitch enables to network service providers to better isolate alarms and errors within the network, thus minimizing time and money spent on resources needed to troubleshoot the problem," commented Steve Lam, Product Manager at TranSwitch.
"The T1FX8 uses a single 3.3v power supply, with 5.0v tolerant I/Os. The low power consumption (less than 300mW) and the 208-lead plastic Ball Grid Array package (17 mm x 17 mm), with extensive on-chip support functions, make this device ideal for high density and high feature applications such as add/drop multiplexers, and I/0 cross connects," concluded Lam.
The T1FX8 VLSI device can distinguish RAI-CI (customer interface yellow) and AIS-CI (customer interface blue) alarms from the conventional AIS and RAI alarms. The T1FX8 also supports the reception and transmission of SPRM and NPRM, in addition to the automatic transmission of the standard PRMs. The unique RAI-CI and AIS-CI Network Sectionalizer Signals were developed by Applied Digital Access and have been standardized by ANSI in the latest T1.231 and T1.403 standards.
TranSwitch Corporation, headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, is a leading developer and global supplier of innovative high-speed VLSI semiconductor solutions - Connectivity Engines TM - to original equipment manufacturers who serve three fast-growing end-markets: the Worldwide Public Network Infrastructure, the Internet Infrastructure and corporate Wide Area Networks (WANs). Combining its in-depth understanding of applicable global communication standards and its world-class expertise in semiconductor design, TranSwitch Corporation implements communications standards in VLSI solutions which deliver high levels of performance. Committed to providing high quality products and service, TranSwitch is ISO 9001 registered. Detailed information on TranSwitch products, news announcements, seminars, service and support is available on TranSwitch's home page at the World Wide Web site - transwitch.com.
Applied Digital Access is a leading provider of Network Performance Management products that include systems, software and services used to manage the quality, performance, availability and reliability of telecommunications service providers' networks. These products enable telecommunications service providers to improve quality of service, increase productivity, and lower operating expenses. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California, and has product development and support facilities in Vancouver, British Columbia, Terre Haute, Indiana, and Richardson, Texas. Press releases and other information about Applied Digital Access and its products and services are available at ada.com.
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