PMC-Sierra Announces Next-Generation Packet Processor Family and Framer Solution for Converged IP Networks
October 24 2005 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
New FREEDM LE and TEMUX Devices Enable Scalable and Feature-Rich
Multi-Service Architectures for Router, VoIP and Wireless
Applications PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCS) today announced the
PM7305 FREEDM 336LE, PM7306 FREEDM 84LE,PM7307 FREEDM 32LE and
PM8312 TEMUX 32 devices, the newest members of its market-leading
FREEDM(TM) family of HDLC packet processors and TEMUX(R) family of
high-density T1/E1 framers, mappers and multiplexers for
multi-service architectures. The FREEDM LE devices add Multilink
Point-to-Point Protocol over Frame Relay to the industry's only
family of production-released HDLC, Point-to Point Protocol and
Frame Relay processors that feature reliable, hardware-based
processing for Multilink-PPP (ML-PPP) and Multilink-FR (ML-FR). The
scalable TEMUX 32 reduces overall design costs and time to market
for new designs by enabling a single development effort that
targets rates ranging from T1/E1 up to OC-12/STM-4. PMC-Sierra's
FREEDM and TEMUX families play a fundamental role in supporting
traditional TDM-based networks, while enabling the transition to a
converged IP infrastructure. "PMC-Sierra's FREEDM LE and TEMUX
families are an integral part of our strategy to service the
wireless and wireline infrastructure market with winning solutions
for our customers," said Dino Bekis, vice president of marketing
and applications for PMC Sierra's Communication Products Division.
"Our customers need to deliver scalable, flexible and reliable
systems that address the next generation of converged IP services.
PMC-Sierra's field-proven FREEDM and TEMUX product lines set the
industry standard and provide the lowest risk and most scalable,
cost-effective solutions in the market." PMC-Sierra's FREEDM LE
family enables: -- equipment manufacturers to deliver resilient
router solutions that bridge the bandwidth gap between T1/E1 and
DS3; -- the management of high-priority traffic and large data
packets for latency-sensitive applications such as VoIP; and --
wireless networks to transition to an IP-based 3G network
infrastructure, using Multilink Point-to-Point technology. The
TEMUX 32 integrates 32 T1/E1 framers, a DS3/E3 framer, an M13
multiplexer and a VT/TU mapper in a single device, featuring: --
enhanced clock control and jitter performance required by 3G
Wireless, TDM over Packet (PWE3) and Circuit Emulation
applications; and -- seamless interconnect with PMC-Sierra's Layer
2 solutions via the Scalable Bandwidth Interconnect (SBI)
interface, reducing power, pin count and board design complexity
compared to competitive devices. The FREEDM LE and TEMUX devices
are key components of an architecture that is critical to the
growth in converged IP-based data and voice services, while
leveraging the tremendous installed base of traditional Frame
Relay- and PPP-based equipment. The FREEDM LE family and TEMUX 32
leverage field-proven technology to enable scalable and flexible
next-generation architectures with minimum design risk and
development cost. The devices are ideal for high density T1/E1 and
DS3/E3 line cards in Wireless Radio Network Controllers (RNC), Base
Station Controllers (BSC), Routers and Current and Next Generation
Voice Infrastructure Equipment (see Figure 1). Scalable and
Feature-Rich Multi-Service Architectures The FREEDM 336LE supports
up to 336 T1, 252 E1 or 12 DS3/E3 links and is ideal for
channelized OC-12/STM-4 or nxOC-3/STM-1 line card designs. The
FREEDM 84LE supports up to 84 T1, 63 E1 or 3 DS3/E3 links and up to
1024 HDLC channels and is targeted at nxDS3 and OC-3/STM-1 line
card designs. The FREEDM 32LE supports up to 32 T1/E1 or 1 DS3/E3
link and up to 1024 HDLC channels and is ideal for DS3/E3 or
multiple T1/E1 line card designs. All members of the FREEDM LE
family are hardware and software compatible, allowing one
development to target multiple line card densities. The TEMUX 32
device supports up to 32 T1, 32 E1 or 1 DS3/E3 link and features an
M13 Multiplexer and VT/TU mapper. The device 32 features an SBI
interface with enhanced clock control, enabling T1/E1 clock jitter
and wander performance that meets rigid 3G wireless infrastructure,
TDM over Packet (PWE3) and circuit emulation requirements. The
integrated SBI bus reduces pin count and power consumption and
enables a seamless interconnection to PMC-Sierra Layer 2 solutions,
such as the new FREEDM LE family. Complete Multi-Service Solutions
The FREEDM LE and TEMUX 32 devices work seamlessly with a broad
range of PMC-Sierra products, including SPECTRA(TM) (SONET/SDH),
ARROW (SONET/SDH), TEMUX (High Density T1/E1
framer/mapper/multiplexers), HDLIU(TM), S/UNI(R) IMA (ATM inverse
multiplexer) and AAL1gator(TM) (ATM processor) families, offering
proven, scalable solutions that can support most major protocols at
the edge of the network (see Figure 2). OEMs can achieve
time-to-market advantage, while reducing overall software and
system development costs through the use of PMC-Sierra's hardware
and software compatible FREEDM and TEMUX solutions. PMC-Sierra's
complete families of Multi-Service solutions are low power,
field-proven and scalable, providing optimized performance and
reliability (see Figure 3). Availability and Customer Support The
FREEDM 336LE, FREEDM 84LE and FREEDM 32LE devices are currently
sampling. The FREEDM LE devices are packaged in a 40 x 40 mm,
520-pin SBGA package and utilize 0.18 micron technology. They are
low power 1.8V CMOS and rated for industrial temperature range
operation (-40 to +85 degrees Celsius). The TEMUX 32 is also
currently sampling. The device is packaged in a 23 x 23 mm, 324-pin
PBGA package and utilizes 0.18 micron technology. The TEMUX 32
utilizes low power 1.8V CMOS and is rated for industrial
temperature range operation (-40 to +85 degrees Celsius).
Comprehensive support packages including datasheets and application
notes for both the FREEDM LE and TEMUX 32 are available on
PMC-Sierra's web site at www.pmc-sierra.com/networking. About
PMC-Sierra PMC-Sierra(TM) is a leading provider of high-speed
broadband communications semiconductors, storage semiconductors and
microprocessors. The company offers worldwide technical and sales
support through its network of offices in North America, Europe and
Asia. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market
under the PMCS symbol and is included in the S&P 500 Index. For
more information, visit www.pmc-sierra.com. Attachments Figure 1:
FREEDM LE/TEMUX 32 Application Examples Figure 2: FREEDM LE/TEMUX
32 Scalable Architectures Figure 3: PMC-Sierra ASAP Solutions For
figures, visit:
http://www.pmc-sierra.com/pressRoom/pdf/FREEDMLE_T32_figures.pdf
For photos, visit:
http://www.pmc-sierra.com/pressRoom/images/FREEDM_LE_set.jpg
http://www.pmc-sierra.com/pressRoom/images/TEMUX_32.jpg Resources
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