Media Gateway Processor targets VoIP applications.
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Carrier-class Entropia(TM) IV SoC processor scales to meet processing requirements of both fixed communications and mobile infrastructure. Embedding combination of DSP and RISC network processors on single chip, unit assures better than 30 gigamultiply accumulate operations/sec of DSP processing and 1 GOP of network processing to drive more than 1,000 voice channels/chip. Power management and port density contribute to low power consumption of less than 3 mW/channel.
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Next Generation Entropia Media Gateway Processors Offer Unparalleled Performance for Fixed-Mobile Convergence
Entropia IV Expands Capacity, Extends Application Envelope for Centillium Communications' Flagship VoIP SoC
FREMONT, Calif., April 24 /-- Centillium Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTLM) today launched Entropia(TM) IV, the next generation of its carrier-class Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) system-on- a-chip (SoC) processor. Entropia IV delivers performance increases of approximately 20 percent over its predecessor for all supported wireless and wireline low bit rate codecs (LBRC), offering ultra-high channel density for next-generation networks while maintaining the field-hardened carrier-grade quality, robust functionality, and low power consumption that distinguish the company's flagship solution suite.
Entropia IV offers system vendors powerful processing and superior voice quality for a broad range of VoIP applications, including carrier-class wireline and wireless networks, media servers, and as a replacement for traditional POTS telephony infrastructure. An IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)- ready SoC, Entropia IV scales to meet the complex processing requirements of both fixed communications and mobile infrastructure, supporting convergence of traditional and premium services through next-generation networks. The new SoC utilizes the same software application programming interface (API) as the entire Entropia products suite, field-proven for voice and service quality with more than 25 million wireless and wireline ports currently deployed worldwide.
"With Entropia IV, Centillium has raised the stakes considerably for processor performance and functionality in the VoIP space," said Faraj Aalaei, co-founder and CEO, Centillium Communications. "With the market already embracing Entropia for its unmatched voice quality and flawless execution of fixed-mobile convergence, the outsized capacity of our newest solution only adds to its appeal for OEM customers as they develop the hardware for next- generation applications."
Entropia IV embeds a powerful combination of DSP and RISC network processors on a single chip for extreme voice processing power and seamless management of wireless and wireline communications. The system assures better than 30 gigamultiply accumulate operations per second (GMAC/s) of DSP processing and one GOP of network processing to drive more than 1000 voice channels per chip. Sophisticated power management and market-leading port density contribute to one of the industry's lowest rates of power consumption -- less than three milliwatts (mW) per channel, including external SDRAM.
"Our customers expect solutions without compromise, and Entropia IV reflects our sustained commitment to that promise," said Didier Boivin, marketing vice president, Centillium Communications. "With Entropia, service providers can enjoy industry-leading innovations while counting on quick time- to-market and comprehensive voice services for their next-generation deployments. And for our current Entropia customers, Entropia IV, a drop-in replacement for Entropia III, integrates the same API they are familiar with, allowing them to pay forward their development investment."
The Entropia IV SoC solution is available now and includes software, documentation and reference designs for minimized time-to-market. Entropia solutions power voice and media gateways, wireless infrastructure gateways, Class 4 and 5 switches, Digital Loop Carriers (DLC), voice-enabled IP routers, and IP private branch exchange (PBX) systems. Entropia software fully supports IMS architecture, enabling on-demand delivery of rich media services over wireless and wireline networks.
About Centillium Communications
Centillium Communications, Inc. is a leading innovator of high performance, cost-effective semiconductor solutions that give consumers, enterprises and service providers the winning edge in broadband access. The company's complete, end-to-end system-on-chip solutions accelerate development time-to-market for "last mile" products with Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Fiber-To-The-Premises (FTTP) and Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies. Centillium products include digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits and related software for DSL and FTTP central office and customer premises equipment and VoIP solutions for carrier- and enterprise-class gateways and consumer telephony. Centillium is a global company with headquarters in Fremont, CA. Additional information is available at http://www.centillium.com/.
NOTE: Centillium Communications, Entropia and the Centillium Logo are trademarks of Centillium Communications, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. All rights reserved.
