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TranSwitch Envoy-8FE Octal Fast Ethernet Controller Demonstrates Interoperability with the Intel IXP2400 Network Processor to Deliver Turnkey Enterprise and Metro Ethernet Routing and Switching Solutions

Posted on: Monday, 29 September 2003, 06:00 CDT

SHELTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2003--

Reference Platforms Accelerate Time-to-Revenue for System Vendors by Combining TranSwitch(R) Carrier-Class Transport Solutions with Intel(R) Network Processors

TranSwitch Corporation (NASDAQ:TXCC) announced today that it has demonstrated a complete turnkey reference solution for Fast Ethernet routing and switching platforms utilizing TranSwitch's Envoy(TM)-8FE Octal Fast Ethernet Controller and the Intel(R) IXP2400 network processor. This comprehensive reference package significantly reduces development time and resources required by system vendors for applications such as Layer 2/3 switches and routers for metro, access and enterprise networking.

"TranSwitch's Envoy product family provides high density Fast Ethernet media interface options which complement the performance and flexibility of the Intel IXP2400 network processor for a wide range of metro, edge and enterprise product designs", said Doug Davis, general manager, Intel Network Processor Division. "The combination of TranSwitch's Envoy-8FE device and the Intel IXP2400 network processor will help speed our customers' time-to-revenue with high performance Ethernet connectivity solutions."

The new TranSwitch reference design is built on the Intel IXDP2400 development platform, which houses the IXP2400 2.5 Gbps network processor, along with TranSwitch's Envoy-8FE device (see http://www.transwitch.com/pr/TXC-Envoy-8FE_EvalBoard_HighRes.jpg). This integrated approach allows customers to dramatically accelerate their time-to-market by providing a proven example reference point as a head-start to actual prototype platforms.

The full reference design for the actual Envoy-8FE media module is available to customers, free of charge, in the example Hardware Development Kit (HDK) included with the Intel(R) IXA Software Developers Kit 3.1. The example HDK contains a complete reference schematic, bill-of-materials (BOM), application note with all configuration parameters, FPGA and CPLD software code, and the device drivers and technical documentation for the Envoy-8FE Fast Ethernet Controller.

"The Intel IXP2400 is the network processor of choice for many of our customers' high speed switching and routing applications", said Dr. Hoshang Mulla, Vice President of Marketing at TranSwitch. "We are delighted to be working with Intel to bring carrier-class Ethernet solutions to the marketplace."

About TranSwitch Corporation:

TranSwitch Corporation, headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, is a leading developer and global supplier of innovative high-speed VLSI semiconductor solutions - Connectivity Engines(TM) - to original equipment manufacturers who serve three end-markets: the Worldwide Public Network Infrastructure, the Internet infrastructure, and corporate Wide Area Networks (WANs). Combining its in-depth understanding of applicable global communication standards and its world-class expertise in semiconductor design, TranSwitch Corporation implements communications standards in VLSI solutions which deliver high levels of performance. Committed to providing high-quality products and service, TranSwitch Corporation, Shelton, CT is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company. Detailed information on TranSwitch products, news announcements, seminars, service and support is available on TranSwitch's home page at the World Wide Web site - http://www.transwitch.com.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements regarding TranSwitch, its operations and its financial results involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation; risks of downturns in economic conditions generally and in the telecommunications and data communications markets and the semiconductor industry specifically; risks in product development and market acceptance of and demand for TranSwitch's products and products developed by TranSwitch's customers; risks of failing to attract and retain key managerial and technical personnel; risks associated with foreign sales and high customer concentration; risks associated with competition and competitive pricing pressures; risks associated with investing in new businesses; risks relating to TranSwitch's indebtedness; risks of dependence on third-party VLSI fabrication facilities; risks related to intellectual property rights and litigation; risks in technology development and commercialization; and other risks detailed in TranSwitch's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

TranSwitch is a registered trademark of TranSwitch Corporation.

Envoy is a trademark of TranSwitch Corporation.

Intel, IXP and XScale family are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

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