Galileo Technology Unveils Advanced Communication Controllers with Full Wire Speed DiffServ Quality-of-Service

Strategic Insights -

Galileo Technology, a leading provider of complex, high-performance integrated circuit devices, has announced the release of the GT-96100A and GT-96101A advanced communication controllers. These system-on-a-chip devices will form the core of next-generation multi-service edge routers and remote access equipment, enabling them to offer end-to-end Quality-of-Service for voice-over-IP and Internet video conferencing applications.

Key Takeaways:

  • The GT-96100A and GT-96101A are the first communication controllers to support full wire speed DiffServ Quality-of-Service for voice-over-IP and Internet video conferencing.
  • These devices will enable next-generation multi-service edge routers and remote access equipment to efficiently handle time-critical Internet traffic, ensuring high-fidelity voice and video applications for end-users.
  • The GT-96100A integrates a hardware engine that automatically classifies incoming IP packets according to their time-priority, ensuring that time-critical packets are routed ahead of low-priority packets.
  • The GT-96101A is used to increase the number of WAN ports in systems such as DSL access multiplexers (DSLAMs).
  • The device is planned to be available in an industrial version in the future, with a 100MHz commercial version available now.
  • Samples of the GT-96100A and GT-96101A are expected to be available later this quarter, with production quantities available in the fourth quarter.
  • The 10K Unit pricing for the 100MHz GT-96100A is $119.50, and $98 for the 100MHz GT-96101A.

Statistics:

  • 275 employees worldwide
  • Business headquarters in San Jose, California
  • R&D headquarters in Manof, Israel
  • Sample availability later this quarter
  • Production start in the fourth quarter
  • $119.50 for 100MHz GT-96100A 10K Unit pricing
  • $98 for 100MHz GT-96101A 10K Unit pricing
  • $3,495 for EV-96100A-5271 (with QED RM5271 CPU) evaluation platform
  • $3,495 for EV-96100A-7000 (with QED RM7000 CPU) evaluation platform

Sources:

  • Business Wire article on July 17, 2000.
  • Galileo Technology press release.
  • http://www.galileoT.com.