Exar Corporation's XRT7300 Line Interface Unit (LIU) Device Selected by Lucent Technologies

Strategic Insights -

Exar Corporation, a leading designer and developer of innovative integrated circuits, announced that Lucent Technologies, a leading networking industry player, has chosen Exar's XRT7300 Line Interface Unit (LIU) device for Lucent's portfolio of Access Concentrator products. The XRT7300 will be used in DS3 and STS-1 interfaces for Access Concentrator products from Lucent's Carrier Networks Division of the InterNetworking Systems (INS) Business Unit. The XRT7300 provides industry-proven solutions for E3, DS3, and STS-1 transmission applications, including DSU/CSU, digital cross-connects, multiplexers, routers, and ATM switches/concentrators.

The selection of Exar's XRT7300 LIU device by Lucent Technologies is a significant milestone for Exar Corporation, validating its strength in supplying solutions for the market. Lucent's product management director, Rob Voorhees, stated that Exar's XRD7300 interface met the specifications of their design for the newly announced channelized DS3 modules for their access concentrator line. This partnership will enable Lucent to better serve their growing base of networking customers and deliver the services they demand.

Key Takeaways:

  • Exar Corporation's XRT7300 LIU device has been selected by Lucent Technologies for their portfolio of Access Concentrator products.
  • The XRT7300 will be used in DS3 and STS-1 interfaces for Access Concentrator products from Lucent's Carrier Networks Division of the INS Business Unit.
  • The XRT7300 provides industry-proven solutions for E3, DS3, and STS-1 transmission applications, including DSU/CSU, digital cross-connects, multiplexers, routers, and ATM switches/concentrators.
  • The selection of Exar's XRT7300 LIU device by Lucent Technologies is a significant milestone for Exar Corporation, validating its strength in supplying solutions for the market.
  • Lucent's product management director, Rob Voorhees, stated that Exar's XRD7300 interface met the specifications of their design for the newly announced channelized DS3 modules for their access concentrator line.
  • Exar's XRT7300 LIU device will enable Lucent to better serve their growing base of networking customers and deliver the services they demand.

Statistics:

  • Exar Corporation's fiscal 1999 revenues were $71.9 million.
  • Exar employs approximately 260 people worldwide.
  • Lucent is a key strategic transmission design win for Exar, validating its strength in supplying solutions for the market.
  • The XRT7300 provides industry-proven solutions for E3, DS3, and STS-1 transmission applications.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, July 19, 1999
  • Exar Corporation, press release announcing the selection of their XRT7300 LIU device by Lucent Technologies