Scintera Announces Updated, 10GBASE-LRM Compliant EDC Device
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Using a unique adaptable architecture, Scintera's SCN3142(R) IC has been updated to meet the latest IEEE 802.3aq specification.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 14 / -- Scintera, Inc., the leading developer and provider of advanced signal processing semiconductor solutions for high-speed communications, today announced immediate availability of its updated SCN3142(R) Electronic Dispersion Compensation Engine(R) (EDCE(R)). The device is designed to meet the comprehensive stressed receiver requirements defined in the latest specification of the IEEE 802.3aq 10GBASE- LRM standard. This standard defines a low cost physical layer interface for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GE) over legacy multimode fiber, enabling enterprise customers to utilize their existing fiber infrastructures to upgrade their networks.
Designed based on Scintera's Gigabit Signal Processor(TM) CMOS technology, the SCN3142(R) combines "plug and play" operation, robust adaptation and low power to enable the delivery of low cost 10GBASE-LRM optical transceivers. The IC provides the basis for a flexible platform due to its small size (5mm x 5mm package) and low 700mW power dissipation. Using the device, customers can save valuable engineering effort and reduce time to market in generating multiple form factors including XENPAK, X2 and the emerging XFP.
"The market is ripe for a low cost version of 10GE that can be utilized by the existing fiber installations in the enterprise. Using a serial implementation, 10GBASE-LRM provides the economics, power and form factor to enable ubiquitous deployment," said John Monson, vice president of marketing at Scintera. "The availability of the robust and flexible SCN3142 EDC has provided our customers a head start to implement this cost effective 10GBASE- LRM solution."
More on the IEEE 802.3aq 10GBASE-LRM Standard
The IEEE 802.3aq task force is chartered with defining a physical layer specification for low cost 10GE over 62.5 µm (FDDI-grade) and 50 µm multimode fiber links. The current version of the standard (Draft 2.4) is planned to be promoted to Sponsor Ballot (Draft 3.0) status this week at the IEEE 802.3 Plenary meeting, taking place in Vancouver, Canada. The final version of the standard is planned to be ratified in July 2006.
Pricing, Packaging and Availability
Available now, SCN3142 typically consumes 700mW of power and is offered in a small 32-pin 5mm x 5mm QFN package that can be easily designed into XENPAK, X2 and XFP modules. For more information on evaluation boards, documentation, pricing and availability, please contact sales@scintera.com.
About Scintera, Inc.
Scintera, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in products that empower multi-gigabit communication and networking systems. Scintera's cutting-edge Gigabit Signal Processor(TM) (GSP(TM)) products are built using our Advanced Signal Processing Platform(R) (ASPP(R)) that enables 1 to 12 Gbps processing with ultra low power dissipation. Applications include enterprise 10 Gigabit Ethernet LRM, metro OC-48 to 10GE/OC-192, storage networks, multi- gigabit backplanes, and other high-speed communication systems. The products are built using standard CMOS silicon technology to provide solutions that are cost effective, low power, low risk and scalable. The company is located in the heart of Silicon Valley in San Jose, California. For more information and white papers, please visit www.scintera.com.
Scintera(R), Scintera Networks(R), Electronic Dispersion Compensation Engine(R), SCN3142(R), EDCE(R), Advanced Signal Processing Platform(R), ASPP(R) are registered trademarks of Scintera, Inc. and Gigabit Signal Processor(TM), and GSP(TM) are trademarks of Scintera, Inc. All rights are reserved. All other trademarks, service marks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: John Monson, Vice President of Marketing, ext. 46 or jmonson@scintera.com, or Maureen Monterosso, Marketing Communications Manager, ext. 36 or mmonterosso@scintera.com, both of Scintera, Inc., +1-408-557-2810
