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To: Scrapps who wrote (6596)	6/15/1999 2:30:00 PM
From: MThree	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9236

why would TI license g.lite from AWRE when it has its own? ti.com Texas Instruments and Siemens to Cooperate on ADSL G.Lite New Solution Delivers World's Highest Port Density with fewest Components NICE (April. 22, 1999) -- Texas Instruments and Siemens Information and Communication Networks Group announced today the development of a highly-integrated line card for Siemens EWSD central office switches. The line card uses asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) G.Lite technology, which supports voice and data communications simultaneously in accordance with ADSL G. Lite specifications. Based on TI's TMS320C6000 digital signal processing (DSP) technology and G.Lite software, the Siemens line card implementation currently supports two subscriber modems per DSP, the highest density available in the industry today. It will allow service providers to equip their EWSD switching systems for DSL technology without having to fit extra racks or new cabling at the local exchange. Combining Siemens leadership position in switching with TI's leadership in digital signal processing solutions in this advanced implementation of G.Lite will enable high bit-rate access to the Internet while eliminating the need for a service splitter at both ends of the wire. The performance of TI's 'C6000 DSP allows cost-effective deployment with reduction of space, power and cost. TI's fully programmable chipset provides a future-proof solution that can be upgraded in the field via software download. The TI chip enables Siemens to accomplish the first fully integrated silicon G.Lite solution for the upcoming merger of voice and data into the media network. The G.Lite line card for EWSD supports eight subscriber access lines with voice and data interfaces, of which each two are realized in one TI DSP. The Siemens-TI G.Lite implementation allows fast access to the Internet without the need for a splitter (Network Termination, NT) at the two ends of the connection. Siemens plans widespread introduction of the new G.Lite line card starting in November 1999. # # #

To: Scrapps who wrote (6596)	6/15/1999 2:59:00 PM
From: Michael F. Donadio	Respond to of 9236

Hi Scrapps, I know we have gone through this before, but the licensing agreement between AWRE and TXN was before they acquired Amati. Here is a statement from their most recent announcement concerning ADSL: biz.yahoo.com Friday June 4, 3:00 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Texas Instruments Semiconductor Group New TI Multi-Line ADSL Chipset Offers Unparalleled Density in the Central Office Fully-Programmable Solutions Leverage Leadership DSP and Analog Technologies DALLAS, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- New fully-programmable digital signal processor (DSP)-based asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) chipsets for central office (CO) and customer premise equipment (CPE) applications are available today from Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN - news; TI). Both solutions leverage TI's industry-leading TMS320C6000 DSP core, which delivers the programmability equipment manufacturers need to deploy high-performance, cost- effective products in the rapidly changing, multi-service ADSL market. www.ti.com/sc/access. The TNETD4000C is the industry's first multi-line chipset to support four full-rate or G.lite ADSL lines in central office applications while the TNETD4000R delivers a new highly-integrated solution for CPE such as external modems and remote access routers. The chipsets also leverage TI's strong DSL patent portfolio that includes patents which are believed to be essential for meeting the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) T1.413 ADSL standard and International Telecommunications Union, (ITU) G.992.2 and G.992.1 proposed standard, and patents that enable the development of low-cost, high- performance DSL products. ''TI's TNETD4000 chipsets build upon our field-proven ADSL solutions and DSP and mixed-signal technologies,'' said Marc Cetto, director of marketing for TI's Broadband Access Group. ''The multi-line architecture and design efficiencies of the TNETD4000 chipsets provide equipment manufacturers and service providers the advantages of reduced system-level cost and the industry's highest achievable port densities.'' ********* -- Powered by Amati technology: Both chipsets were developed and designed leveraging Amati system-level expertise and extensive real-world field trial experience. Customers can feel confident in deploying TI solutions based on TI's proven track record in providing market-leading DSP and analog products coupled with advanced process technologies. With a concentrated interoperability focus and patents believed to be essential for standards- based G.lite and G.DMT ADSL, TI is driving real-world deployments today. ************************************************************* My impression after Supercomm is that many companies are using their own code for G.lite. I specifically asked Motorola where their G.Lite code came from and they said it was their own and not licensed from AWRE. Alcatel is making a big splash for itself in that it has a software upgrade that will allow its chipset to operate at both splitterless G.lite or full rate ADSL. They use special microfilters: biz.yahoo.com Monday June 14, 9:40 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Alcatel's DynaMiTe Leaves the Lite-Weights Behind Multistandard Support is the Key to Future-Proof ADSL DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 1999--Alcatel's (NYSE:ALA - news) DynaMiTe(TM) ADSL chipset is today confirmed as the most interoperable G.lite chipset on the market, but DynaMiTe also offers the greater benefit of future proofing ADSL CPE and CO equipment. As ADSL services mature and the ''heavy users'' are identified, a range of ADSL services will be offered at premium and discounted rates. The G.lite ADSL standard, with the aid of the UAWG, has been introduced as the solution for consumers and will more than satisfy the needs of many domestic users. For SOHO and small business customers however, demand may outstrip the 1.5 Mbps available from G.lite and move into the full-rate or G.dmt bitrate zone of up to 8 Mbps. Alcatel's DynaMiTe ADSL chipset is the market leader and supports both the G.lite and G.dmt standards with only a software change. The micro controller embedded in the DynaMiTe digital modem chip allows service providers to upgrade their users from G.lite to full-rate on demand, without having to upgrade the hardware, avoiding both a truckroll and the major expense of replacing hardware. ************************************************************ This is supposedly also the case to TXN, though I have not yet read such an announcement. All the best, Michael