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Aeluros Slashes IC Power in Half with the Introduction of 10 Gbps Serial Transceiver Device Puma Device Pushes the CMOS Envelope, Providing 10 Gbps Serial to XAUI Capability for 10 Gbps Ethernet and Fibre Channel Applications with Best-in-Class 800 mW Power Dissipation. Mountain View, CA, April 21, 2003 - Aeluros, the high-density PHY company and a leader in high-performance, low-power CMOS solutions, today introduced the Puma 10 Gbps-to-XAUI serial transceiver IC, the first product in its line of physical layer devices for the networking market. Using Hi-DensiPHYTM power reduction technology, Puma devices provide a typical power consumption of 800 mW, up to 60% less than currently available options. When combined with the inherent cost and integration advantages of CMOS process technology, this power reduction will enable new levels of edge density and will accelerate growth in the burgeoning 10 Gbps marketplace. "One of the biggest system problems customers face is power dissipation," said Tim Bour, CEO of Bour Communications, LLC (www.bourcom.com). "The integration of a large number of 10 Gbps links within a single platform creates a significant challenge from a system standpoint. Ultra low power devices such as the Aeluros Puma device provide a key element in the ability to successfully address these thermal issues and overcome edge density challenges." The 10 Gbps node represents a landmark convergence of physical layer implementations for datacom, storage and telecom systems. The rapid adoption of Gigabit Ethernet on the desktop and the growing dominance of 2-Gigabit Fibre Channel in the storage market are increasing bandwidth demands throughout the network. A variety of multi-source agreements (MSAs), including XENPAK, XPAK, and X2, define the implementation of 10 Gbps optical modules with a XAUI-based system interface. In addition, the XFP MSA, officially ratified earlier this year, brings 10 Gbps serial XFI signaling directly to the line card. Puma devices provide a low-power solution for both applications, addressing power and price constraints for module and system vendors alike. "An optical transceiver module is a small, tightly enclosed space, and presents a challenging operating environment highly sensitive to thermal issues," said Osa Mok, Co-founder and Vice President of Marketing at Pine Photonics "Any module component able to offer a power savings of several hundred milliwatts or more will distinctly minimize this impact, greatly enhancing our ability to reliably maintain superior performance and eliminate extraneous cooling costs." “The growth of 10 Gbps signaling will be driven by 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel, and high port-count line cards,” said Jag Bolaria, senior analyst at the Linley Group. “Low power is critical for increased linecard density, and Aeluros has set the mark for low power among 10 Gbps PHY suppliers.” Puma Device Details Aeluros Puma devices provide a physical layer bridge between a 10.3125 Gbps or 10.51875 Gbps serial signal and a 4-lane, 3.125 Gbps or 3.1875 Gbps XAUI interface, including full implementation of 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCS/PMA functionality and support for both the IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet and INCITS 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel specifications. The 10 Gbps link provides a robust high-performance solution, and exceeds the 10 Gigabit Ethernet jitter requirements, while the XAUI interface is fully functional across a 40-inch FR4 backplane. The Puma device links have also been independently verified through successful interoperability with 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN and XAUI performance modules from Ixia Inc as well as third party XENPAK optical transceiver modules. Puma devices offer an extensive feature set including an integrated limiting amplifier with 10mV sensitivity, extended diagnostic and control signaling capabilities, and a flexible interface including multiple loopback modes and internal test pattern generation. Puma devices have full support for Revision 3 of the XENPAK specification, including support for Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) registers. Puma devices provide a typical power consumption of only 800 mW, significantly below that of other available devices, and are housed in the small footprint of a 144-pin 13-mm x 13-mm BGA package. Puma devices are also significantly cheaper to produce than competing products. They are manufactured in a mainstream digital CMOS process technology that does not require any specialized process options. Puma devices’ low power consumption allows them to be packaged in an inexpensive wire-bond plastic BGA without the use of a heat spreader or other thermal enhancement. Aeluros Technology Puma devices are the first production device to be built using the Aeluros 10 Gbps links and Hi-DensiPHYTM power reduction technology. The Aeluros 10 Gbps implementation was developed via the previously announced Bobcat verification vehicle – the world’s first quad channel 10 Gbps IC. The Bobcat device provided a serial link environment equivalent to a torture test of I/O and digital logic noise, and was verified both by the Aeluros team and by independent customer validation. The Puma product represents the culmination of a $5M investment in 10 Gbps serial technology that has enabled Aeluros to begin the methodical yet rapid deployment of a variety of 10 Gbps serial devices in a predictable, deterministic manner. “The Aeluros Dream Team of mixed-signal talent continues to execute,” said Richard Egan, CEO of Aeluros. “The Puma product provides all the performance at half the power of competing solutions. Aeluros has established a new benchmark and solved a real industry problem- this will provide a catalyst for new levels of integration density in all 10 Gbps markets.” Pricing and Availability The Puma AEL1001 device is sampling today, and customer evaluation kits are now available. These kits provide a complete characterization environment for the Puma product, including an evaluation board, GUI-based software design package, reference design material and documentation. The Puma AEL1001 device is priced at $150 in high-volume quantities. Editorial Contact: Grant Smith Aeluros, Inc. (650) 917-2016 gsmith@aeluros.com Back to Press Releases/Events  |
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