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Analog Devices Unveils High-Density Internet Access Solution, ADSP-21mod980

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Analog Devices' latest innovation, the ADSP-21mod980, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of internet access solutions. This high-density chip enables the convergence of voice and data networks, supporting up to 24 ports on a single integrated circuit. With its unique ability to configure any port for any protocol, the ADSP-21mod980 is poised to revolutionize the networking industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ADSP-21mod980 contains 24 ports, equivalent to a T1 communications line, achieving the highest level of density in the industry with a single integrated circuit.
  • The device consumes the lowest power and space per port, measuring approximately 1.9 square inches.
  • The ADSP-21mod980 is based on a field-proven architecture that is programmable and flexible, supporting a wide range of protocols including V.90, K56Flex, V.34, ISDN, Fax (FoIP), and Voice over IP (VoIP).
  • Service providers can make significant cost savings by using the ADSP-21mod980, which offers industry-leading flexibility, density, power consumption, and operational savings.
  • Each of the 24 ports on the ADSP-21mod980 can independently process different standards, such as V.90 modem, G.729A VoIP, and/or fax calls.
  • The software architecture enables real-time call statistics and diagnostics tools for improved quality of service levels.
  • The ADSP-21mod980 consumes only 60 mW per port, which is less than one third the amount of power than the closest competitor.
  • The solution processes 600 million instructions per second (MIPS) and integrates 2 megbits of SRAM, in a 35 x 35 mm 352-lead BGA package.

Statistics:

  • 24 ports on the ADSP-21mod980, equivalent to a T1 communications line
  • 1.9 square inches in size, consuming the lowest power and space per port
  • 600 million instructions per second (MIPS) processing capacity
  • 2 megbits of SRAM integrated on the chip
  • 60 mW per port power consumption
  • $265 price tag per unit in quantities of 1,000

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "AD Still Ahead in VoIP", August 1999
  • Analog Devices press release dated April 14, 1999, "ADSP-21mod980 chip enables a new level of communications capacity for networking and remote access equipment"
  • Analog Devices press release dated March 17, 1999, "ADSP-21mod980 chip enables a new level of communications capacity for networking and remote access equipment"
  • RHK analyst Claude Romans, Director of Loop Access, quoted in PRNewswire, "AD Still Ahead in VoIP", August 1999

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