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Texas Instruments and Elastic Networks Partner to Expand Multi-Megabit Access Technology

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Texas Instruments and Elastic Networks announced a licensing agreement to integrate high-speed EtherLoop access technology onto Texas Instruments' world-leading digital signal processing core technology, marking a significant step towards expanding multi-megabit access technology. Elastic Networks' EtherLoop technology enables simultaneous delivery of reliable voice and multi-megabit data on a single existing phone line without interfering with other services. This partnership aims to accelerate the evolution of network technologies by enabling a new means of Internet access.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreement between Texas Instruments and Elastic Networks will integrate EtherLoop access technology onto TI's digital signal processing core technology.
  • Elastic Networks' EtherLoop technology can deliver reliable voice and multi-megabit data on a single existing phone line.
  • The partnership aims to accelerate the evolution of network technologies by enabling a new means of Internet access.
  • The relationship will enable network equipment manufacturers to develop flexible, programmable internal and external client-side devices and central office solutions.
  • The market for this technology is projected to reach US$3 billion by 2002.
  • The partnership will allow Texas Instruments to continue evolving the EtherLoop-based DSP platform by adding multi-mode functionality that will incorporate EtherLoop and other established and emerging Internet connectivity protocols.
  • Elastic Networks' EtherLoop technology is based on the Ethernet protocol, which is deployed in more than 130 million local area network (LAN) connections today.
  • The first development phase of the EtherLoop solution will involve the production of a single-port version and a multi-port version built on a single DSP.
  • Texas Instruments' platform will address both single-user desktop applications and the port density required for large-scale service deployment.
  • The partnership will provide high-speed connectivity for businesses and homes around the world, facilitating the Internet revolution.

Statistics:

  • The market for multi-megabit access technology is projected to reach US$3 billion by 2002.
  • Elastic Networks' EtherLoop technology can deliver reliable voice and multi-megabit data on a single existing phone line.
  • The first development phase of the EtherLoop solution will involve the production of a single-port version and a multi-port version built on a single DSP.
  • Texas Instruments' platform will address both single-user desktop applications and the port density required for large-scale service deployment.

Sources:

  • M2 PressWire, "Texas Instruments: Texas Instruments DSP technology will help expand Elastic Networks' multi-megabit access technology" (Copyright 1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD, RDATE:140998).
  • Texas Instruments, "TMS320C6000 DSP Core Technology" (available at http://www.ti.com/sc/docs/network/nbuhomex.htm).
  • Elastic Networks, "EtherLoop Technology" (available at www.elastic.com or 678/297-3100).
  • Nortel, "About Nortel" (available at http://www.nortel.com/about/).

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