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PMC-Sierra (Nasdaq:PMCS): WHO: PMC-Sierra (Nasdaq:PMCS) � WHAT: PMC-Sierra (Nasdaq:PMCS) today released �10G EPON Brings Advantages to the Fiber Access Network,� a white paper that details how 10 Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (10G EPON) technology will spur deployment of next-generation high-definition IPTV and other high-bandwidth applications. � As the deployment of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technologies in the access network accelerates, vendors and technology innovators are looking ahead to solve next-generation applications� bandwidth requirements. These applications will demand far greater bandwidth than current broadband access technologies provide. One attractive new option is 10G EPON technology, which offers a ten-fold leap in bandwidth to 10 Gbit/s in the broadband access network over fiber while providing core protocol compatibility with current 1G EPON solutions. This paper, written by Lior Khermosh, chief system architect for PMC-Sierra�s FTTH business and Gilad Aloni, PMC-Sierra EPON product manager, provides an overview of 10G EPON technology. � PMC-Sierra introduced the industry�s first complete reference designs for 10Gbit/s IEEE 802.3av EPON Optical Line Terminals (OLT) and Optical Network Units (ONU) in March 2008. The PAS8001 reference design for 10G OLTs and the PAS9001 reference design for 10G ONUs integrate all the functionality required from an OLT and ONU running at 10Gbit/s, including third party commercial transceivers, and leverage PMC-Sierra�s market-leading EPON capabilities to improve system performance and reduce OEMs� time to market. � For more information and to download the white paper, visit http://www.pmc-sierra.com/ftth-pon (registration required) or email publicrelations@pmc-sierra.com. � WHEN: June 25, 2008 � WHERE: http://www.pmc-sierra.com/ftth-pon (registration required). About PMC-Sierra PMC-Sierra� is a leading provider of broadband communications and storage semiconductors for metro, access, fiber to the home, wireless infrastructure, storage, laser printers and fiber access gateway equipment. PMC-Sierra offers worldwide technical and sales support, including a network of offices throughout North America, Europe, Israel and Asia. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the PMCS symbol. For more information, visit www.pmc-sierra.com. � Copyright PMC-Sierra, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved. PMC and PMC-Sierra are registered trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc. in the United States and other countries. PMCS and �Enabling connectivity. Empowering people.� are trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.