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PMC-Sierra Demonstrates Micro Multi-Service Provisioning Platform Capabilities With New Evaluation System

Posted on: Wednesday, 27 April 2005, 06:00 CDT

PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCS) today announced the availability of the PM2337 ADM 622 Evaluation Platform -- a highly integrated system that allows ODMs and OEMs to rapidly prototype a compact micro Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (micro MSPP) using PMC-Sierra's ADM 622 device. PMC-Sierra's ADM 622 Evaluation Platform:

-- Collapses a multi shelf system to a single card in a "pizza box" form factor

-- Supports both legacy PDH and Ethernet services at OC-12/STM-4 capacity

-- Supports enhanced Ethernet multiplexing with 802.3ah Ethernet OAM

-- Features a user-friendly interface, Web-based configuration tool and a comprehensive user manual to simplify software development to accelerate time-to-market

With the recent industry trend by the major Tier 1 telecom OEMs to outsource designs, a number of design service companies have leveraged the ADM 622 system to engage in the bidding process and showcase a compact access Multi-Service Provisioning Platform. The time-to-market advantage provided by PMC-Sierra's evaluation platform has in turn enabled OEM vendors to quickly respond to RFIs in both SONET and SDH markets by demonstrating a working prototype.

The ADM 622 evaluation system is powered by PMC-Sierra's 64-bit MIPS-Powered(TM) processor running LINUX OS. Requiring only a remote computer connected to the system, the easy to use Web-based configuration tool and comprehensive user guide and configuration manual has empowered PMC-Sierra's worldwide partners to expedite their software development (see figures 1&2). The Web-based GUI allows the user to select various modes of operation available in the ADM 622 device and output the complete list of device register accesses, which can then be easily integrated into the customers' software environment.

"Our aim in developing the ADM 622 evaluation system, together with a complete schematic design backed by a strong portfolio of support documentation, has been to create a user-friendly design reuse ecosystem for our customers," said Babak Samimi, product marketing manager, Communication Products Division at PMC-Sierra. "With a complete schematic design and strong portfolio of support documentation, customers can realize noticeable savings in R&D costs while securing a faster path to revenue with their own product designs."

A Complete Micro MSPP Evaluation System

PMC-Sierra's ADM 622 Evaluation Platform is a complete, stand-alone system solution that includes an evaluation board, cables, board schematics, Web-based configuration interface, configuration guide and a user manual. The platform features dual per port programmable OC-3/12 SONET or STM-1/4 SDH optical interfaces and can add/drop three independent EC-1/DS3/E3, 28xT1/21xE1 (interfaced to PMC-Sierra's PM4329 HDLIU 32 device), 8x10/100 and/or an independent 1xGE port. The evaluation platform contains the following PMC-Sierra devices:

-- PM5337 ADM 622 -- a single chip fully integrated OC-12/STM-4 MSPP

-- PM4329 HDLIU(TM) 32 -- High density T1/E1/J1 LIU

-- PM8354 QUADPHY(R) 1G -- GE SERDES device

-- RM7065 Microprocessor and Controller -- MIPS-Powered microprocessor

Advanced Features for Access MSPPs

The ADM 622 Evaluation Platform is based on the PM5337 ADM 622 device -- a single-chip MSPP cost-optimized for OC-3/STM-1 and OC-12/STM-4 applications. The device's advanced data features and high integration are ideal for compact networking equipment deployed in remote terminals or customer premises equipment where service density does not justify deployment of larger, more expensive MSPPs. The ADM 622 device integrates SONET/SDH framers and pointer processors, PDH mappers, expansion interfaces, and a cross-connect. It also supports an EoS interface with integrated Ethernet multiplexing functions eliminating the need for external switching elements, further reducing the cost of deploying access equipment. These key features enable network equipment OEMs to provide the important features carriers are looking for in delivering reliable transport of client services through the carriers' existing infrastructure by providing a rich mix of client interfaces for legacy PDH and next-generation Ethernet services.

Availability and Customer Support

The PM2337 ADM 622 Evaluation Platform is housed in a 1UI "pizza box" form factor and is available upon request. A comprehensive support package, including design documentation as well as application notes, is available. For more information, contact ADM622Eval@pmc-sierra.com or visit www.pmc-sierra.com/networking.

About PMC-Sierra

PMC-Sierra is a leading provider of high speed broadband communications and storage semiconductors and MIPS-Powered processors for Enterprise, Access, Metro Optical Transport, Storage Area Networking and Wireless network equipment. The company offers worldwide technical and sales support, including a network of offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. PMC-Sierra is included in the S&P 500 Index which consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the PMCS symbol. For more information, visit http://www.pmc-sierra.com.

Attachments

Figure1: PM2337 Demo set up

Figure 2: Web-based configuration tool

For figures, visit:

http: /www.pmc-sierra.com/pressroom/media/ADM_622Evalsystem.ppt

Photo: PM2337 ADM 622 evaluation system

For photo, visit:

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Resources to Extend Your Product Knowledge and Understanding -0- *T PMC-Sierra Networking Products www.pmc-sierra.com/networking PMC-Sierra New Products www.pmc-sierra.com/products/newProducts.html PMC-Sierra Networking Webinars www.pmc-sierra.com/webinars *T

(C) Copyright PMC-Sierra, Inc. 2005. All rights reserved. QuadPHY is a registered trademark of PMC-Sierra, Inc. HDLIU, PMC, PMCS, PMC-Sierra, and "Thinking You can Build On" are trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc.. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Business Wire

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