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Interphase Corporation Unveils World's Most Advanced Controller for Telecommunication Systems

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Interphase Corporation, an international supplier of enterprise networking technologies, has announced the world's most advanced controller for telecommunication systems based on the industry-standard CompactPCI bus architecture. The new 6535 Octal T1/E1 Communications Controller is the flagship product supporting the company's initiative into fast-growing telecommunication markets, including wireless communications, fast Internet Access, and Advanced Intelligent Networking. This expansion is driven by the growth in wireless networks and the popularity of the Internet, with U.S. telecommunication service providers expected to spend more than $13 billion in 2000 to expand their global communication networks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 6535 Octal T1/E1 Communications Controller is the world's most advanced controller for telecommunication systems, based on the industry-standard CompactPCI bus architecture.
  • The controller supports wireless communications, fast Internet Access, and Advanced Intelligent Networking, with high channel density and high availability features.
  • U.S. telecommunication service providers will spend more than $13 billion in 2000 to expand their global communication networks, with expected growth to over $17 billion in 2002.
  • The growth in wireless networks is driven by mobility and the increase in user devices such as cell phones and pagers, which requires high availability telecommunication systems.
  • The 6535 provides a perfect solution for next-generation wireless equipment, with the highest number of ports per 6U CompactPCI slots available in the industry.
  • The controller supports multiple protocols, including SS7 and ATM, making it an excellent high density, high performance connectivity solution for Advanced Intelligent Network applications.
  • The 6535's industry leading position is solidified by its features, including up to eight T1/E1 interfaces, on-board H.110 bus, advanced ATM capabilities, and simultaneous multiprotocol communications support.
  • The company has a strong product portfolio offering high performance connectivity adapters for computer and telecommunication networks, with clients such as Hewlett Packard, IBM, and Motorola.
  • Interphase's 1999 revenues were $73.5 million, with clients in various industries including telecommunications, aerospace, and defense.

Statistics:

  • U.S. telecommunication service providers will spend more than $13 billion in 2000 to expand their global communication networks.
  • The expected growth is over $17 billion in 2002, an increase of more than 60% from 1999 levels.
  • The 6535 provides up to 400% higher throughput than the closest competing product.
  • The controller supports up to eight T1/E1 interfaces, providing high density and fully channelized WAN communications solution.
  • The on-board H.110 bus enables developers to build robust, interoperable hardware and software solutions for telecommunications and data networking applications.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, May 8, 2000
  • Interphase Corporation press release, May 8, 2000
  • Phillips Group report, 2000
  • Interphase Corporation website, 1999

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