Infineon Announces Highly Flexible Multi-Service Communication Processor: IWORX-P Connects Traditional Telecommunication Systems With Next Generation Digital Networks
MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2002--Infineon
Technologies (FSE:IFX) (NYSE:IFX - News), a leading provider of integrated
circuits (ICs) for advanced communications systems, today announced
sample availability of IWORX-P (InterWORking element neXt
generation-Phy), a highly flexible communication controller designed
for use in PDH/ATM (Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy / Asynchronous
Transfer Mode) line cards in carrier-class network access systems,
including DSLAMs/DLCs and multiservice switches, WAN routers; and 3G
mobile base stations/radio network controllers.
IWORX-P is the newest member of Infineon's IWORX interworking
solutions family. It links the timeslot based infrastructure of
traditional telecommunication systems to the digital, ATM systems now
in wide use and adopted as the standard transmission mode for
broadband communications and emerging 3G wireless networks. With an
onboard microcontroller, on-chip memory, and support from additional
Infineon components, IWORX-P provides the flexibility for equipment
manufacturers to produce high integration communications line card
solutions with optimized board space, bill of materials and power
usage. The system-on-a-chip can be programmed using a high-level
message based interface, reducing complex programming requirements to
speed time-to-market both for entirely new designs and cost-reduction
enhancements to existing products.
"As telecom carriers look to deliver Internet access and
value-added voice and data services to subscribers, they need
cost-effective line card solutions to combine legacy and new digital
networks," said Christian Wolff, Vice President of Infineon's Wireline
Communications Business Group and General Manager of the Access
Business Unit. "IWORX-P enables equipment providers to deliver
interworking capability in a range of systems, from central and remote
carrier offices to wide-area networks and routers at the enterprise
level. It is also an excellent complement to the successfully deployed
IWORX controller, and can serve as a solution in base station and
radio network applications combining 2G and 3G services in one
location."
About IWORX-P
IWORX-P interfaces ATM network traffic with PDH-based networks,
providing the "interworking" connection needed to link between the two
distinct communications infrastructures. Used in a system design with
Infineon's QuadFALC Framer and Line Interface Unit a line card
supporting up to 8 T1/E1/J1 connections, with up to 16 Mbit/sec data
throughput, can be implemented.
The IWORX ICs combine the features of Infineon's earlier
generation IWE 8 (Interworking Element for 8 E1/T1 lines) with on-chip
memory, microcontroller, Inverse Multiplexing for ATM and Operation,
Administration and Maintenance (OAM) functions. An external host
interface supports in-system communications with standard
microcontrollers. IWORX-P supports all applicable standards and
specifications.
Operating Specification, Pricing and Development Platform
IWORX-P ships in a space saving P-BGA-388 package. Its power
supply is 3.3 V for I/Os and 1.8 V for the core. Infineon's
high-efficiency, 32-bit TriCore Unified Processor core handles
on-board microcontroller duties, and the on-chip SRAM memory is
optimized to handle G.804, IMA and AAL1 without the need for external
memory. Implemented in a 0.18um process, the system-on-chip has total
power consumption of less than 2W.
Now available in sample quantities, at a 1000 unit price of 100
Euro IWORX-P (PXF 4222) will be available in production quantities in
the fourth calendar quarter. An evaluation board/reference design
system, with all required hardware and device drivers for system
development, will be available in late summer.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG, Munich, Germany, offers semiconductor
and system solutions for applications in the wired and wireless
communications markets, for security systems and smartcards, for the
automotive and industrial sectors, as well as memory products. With a
global presence, Infineon operates in the US from San Jose, CA, in the
Asia-Pacific region from Singapore and in Japan from Tokyo. In the
fiscal year 2001 (ending September), the company achieved sales of
Euro 5.67 billion with about 33,800 employees worldwide. Infineon is
listed on the DAX index of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and on the New
York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX). Further information is
available at www.infineon.com
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