Advanced Fibre Communications and Aware Inc. Announce Licensing Agreement for DSL Lite Solution

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Advanced Fibre Communications, a leading manufacturer of telecommunications systems, and Aware Inc., a worldwide leader in xDSL technology, have announced a licensing agreement to deliver a DSL Lite solution. This agreement will incorporate Aware's leading splitterless DSL Lite technology into AFC's DMT ADSL plug-in for its UMC 1000 3GDLC. The new DSL Lite accord coincides with the completion of interoperability testing for standard-compliant, full-rate ADSL between AFC's ADSL DMT line card and Aware's x200 modem/router, making AFC's 3GDLC the first product to be compatible with Aware's x200 modem/router.

The AFC/Aware solution will be jointly marketed to carriers and uses Analog Devices' AD20msp910 chipset, which is also used for full-rate ADSL implementations. DSL Lite is consistent with the goal of the Universal ADSL Work Group (UAWG) to propose a simplified version of ADSL that delivers high-speed modem communications over existing phone lines based on an open, interoperable International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Standard.

Key Takeaways:

  • Advanced Fibre Communications and Aware Inc. have announced a licensing agreement to deliver a DSL Lite solution.
  • The agreement will incorporate Aware's leading splitterless DSL Lite technology into AFC's DMT ADSL plug-in for its UMC 1000 3GDLC.
  • The AFC/Aware solution is the first example of DSL Lite interoperability based on Analog Devices' AD20msp910 chipset.
  • The solution will be jointly marketed to carriers and will use Analog Devices' AD20msp910 chipset.
  • DSL Lite is consistent with the goal of the Universal ADSL Work Group (UAWG) to propose a simplified version of ADSL.
  • AFC's 3GDLC is the first product to be compatible with Aware's x200 modem/router.
  • The agreement coincides with the completion of interoperability testing for standard-compliant, full-rate ADSL between AFC's ADSL DMT line card and Aware's x200 modem/router.
  • Ryan Koontz, manager of business development at AFC, says "DSL Lite accelerates the commercialization of ADSL technology, making deployment more attractive for both telephone service providers and end users."
  • John Brandte, director of telecommunications products business at Aware, states "With the addition of DSL Lite technology to the ADSL family and the availability of carrier-scalable equipment, the promise of true high-speed Internet access using ADSL is about to be realized."

Statistics:

  • 600 customers
  • 1,000,000 lines worldwide
  • $100 million in annual revenue
  • 1,200 employees worldwide
  • 12% annual growth rate

Sources:

  • Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc. (AFC)
  • Aware Inc.
  • Universal ADSL Work Group (UAWG)
  • International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
  • Analog Devices
  • PR Newswire
  • http://www.aware.com
  • http://www.fibre.com
  • http://www.uawg.org