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Libit and 3Com to Demonstrate Standards- Based Interoperability at Western Cable Show in CableNET '97; Libit Also To Feature New Products With Advanced Cable Modem Technology
Business Wire - December 08, 1997 15:54
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CableNET '97
LOS ALTOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 8, 1997--Responding to the industry's need to accelerate the adoption of the MCNS standard, Libit Signal Processing Ltd. (www.libit.com) will demonstrate a Data-Over-Cable-System-Interface-Specification (DOCSIS) based telco-return cable modem reference design that is interoperable with 3Com's Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS).
The interoperability demonstration will be conducted at the MCNS (Multimedia Cable Network Systems) display in CableNET(TM) '97 at the Western Cable Show, which will be held Dec. 10-12 in Anaheim, Calif.
Also in CableNET(TM) '97, Libit will highlight two newly announced products in an effort to continue it's push towards a single-chip solution for cost-effective advanced cable modems.
"3Com is committed to supplying interoperable cable access systems to cable operators and their subscribers," said Levent Gun, Vice President, Cable Access Division, 3Com Corp. "3Com and Libit's successful interoperability is an illustration of both companies' dedication to the further advancement of the MCNS standard."
The demonstration will highlight Libit's PHY (physical layer) and MAC (Media Access Control) prototypes integrated into a cable modem reference design.
Both companies underscore their long-term commitment to promote the MCNS specifications, which have been developed by the cable TV industry as a standard for high-speed data access. The stated objective of MCNS is to provide for the design, development and deployment of data-over-cable systems on a consistent, non-proprietary multi-vendor basis. The fifth annual CableNET(TM) is co-sponsored by Cable Television Laboratories Inc. (CableLabs(R)) and the California Cable Television Association (CCTA).
"This year's CableNET(TM) '97 will feature the first sets of interoperable standards-based cable modems," said Dr. Richard Green, president and CEO of CableLabs. "Libit's cable modem transceiver chip and 3Com's telco-return system demonstration of interoperable MCNS-compliant cable modem equipment significantly contributes to a major milestone in CableNET(TM) '97."
More Libit Activities at CableNET(TM) '97
In addition to highlighting successful interoperability with 3Com, Libit will showcase Toshiba's MCNS two-way cable modem that is based on the LBT 4030 and Libit's PHY layer component. Libit will also demonstrate a prototype of the LBT 4040, the company's PHY and MAC prototype that integrates into a cable modem reference design. Earlier this month, Libit unveiled the LBT 4040. The LBT 4030 was introduced in September.
"The flexibility of Libit's entire product line will enable cable modem equipment manufacturers the assurance that Libit components and reference designs have been proven with commercially available Cable Modem Termination Systems," said Jacob Tanz, Libit's vice president of North American sales and marketing. "Successful interoperability with 3Com, along with our newly announced advanced-technology products on display, CableNET(TM) '97 will prove to be a hallmark of excellence for Libit."
Standards-Compliant
A fully functional LBT 4030 prototype received successful results at the first and second MCNS DOCSIS prototype equipment testing sessions at CableLabs. This interoperability testing further advances industry-wide interoperability between equipment vendors and cable television system operators.
About 3Com
3Com Corp. enables individuals and organizations worldwide to communicate and share information and resources at anytime from anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered networking to more than 100 million customers worldwide.
With global reach and local touch, the company provides enterprises, network service providers and carriers, small businesses, and consumers with comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high-performance local and wide area networks. 3Com has worldwide revenues of more than $6.0 billion and employs approximately 13,400 people in 45 countries.
About Libit
Libit Signal Processing Ltd. was founded in 1994 by a group of prominent scientists and engineers, including internationally recognized experts in the fields of digital signal processing and digital communications.
The company utilizes leading-edge technologies in the design, development and manufacture of modem solutions and products for advanced digital communication applications. Its product lines include software DSP-based V.34+/V.PCM (33.6/56Kbps) telephone-line modem solutions, and IC modem devices according to the DVB, DAVIC and the MCNS specifications for cable modem and set-top box applications.
CONTACT: Libit Signal Processing Ltd.
Jacob Tanz, 650/949-2864
jacob@libit.com
or
3Com Corp.
Brian D. Johnson, 408/326-1962
brian_d_johnson@3com.com
or
Rourke MS&L
Tiffany Hilton, 408/453-9194
thilton@rourke.com
