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Conexant Systems Partners with Cisco to Revolutionize Internet Infrastructure

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Conexant Systems, a leading semiconductor company, has partnered with Cisco Systems to provide semiconductor solutions for the rapidly growing Internet infrastructure. As part of the agreement, Conexant will supply Cisco and other OEMs with media access devices that implement the SRP protocol, a new media-independent access control (MAC) layer protocol used in DPT products. This collaboration aims to redefine metropolitan area network architectures to handle IP traffic and services in a scalable, robust, and cost-effective manner.

Key Takeaways:

  • Conexant Systems has been selected to provide semiconductor solutions for Cisco Systems' Dynamic Packet Transport (DPT) family of packet-optimized transport solutions for the rapidly growing Internet infrastructure.
  • Conexant will supply Cisco and other OEMs with media access devices that implement the SRP protocol, a new media-independent access control (MAC) layer protocol used in DPT products.
  • SRP technology enables an IP-optimized ring network topology, providing the base functionality for node addressing, packet stripping, bandwidth control, and control message propagation on the packet ring.
  • DPT products will be used in a broad range of SONET products, cable head-end equipment, routers, and other networking platforms, enabling the cost-effective addition of carrier-class, data-optimized functionality to the current 622 Mbps (OC-12), 2.4 Gbps (OC-48), and 10 Gbps (OC-192) network infrastructure.
  • Conexant's products will provide a robust transport platform for enhanced IP services such as voice and video over IP, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
  • The increased reliability and efficiency enabled by SRP technology is of great interest to cable network operators for data services, and to metropolitan and regional area transport providers, Internet Service Provider (ISP) points of presence (POPs), and large enterprises.

Statistics:

  • Increase in bandwidth efficiency: Four-fold increase in bandwidth efficiency compared to alternative solutions.
  • Number of networks that are based on a combination of technologies: Typically expensive to deploy and manage.
  • Revenue of Conexant: More than $1.2 billion.
  • Number of product platforms of Conexant: Five product platforms - Network Access, Wireless Communications, Digital Infotainment, Personal Imaging, and Personal Computing.
  • Membership of Conexant in the Nasdaq-100 Index: Representing the largest and most active stocks listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

Sources:

  • Business Wire. "Conexant Systems, Inc. Announces Selection as Lead Semiconductor Supplier to Cisco Systems' Dynamic Packet Transport (DPT) Partners Program," September 27, 1999.
  • Conexant Systems, Inc. Website. "Company Overview," 1999.

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