Agere Intros More VOIP Chips

ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Agere Systems (NYSE: AGR.A - News, AGR.B - News) today announced two integrated, single-chip Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions aimed at driving the rapid deployment of cost-effective, reliable IP phone systems. By offering both dual and single Ethernet-port versions of this system-on-a-chip device, Agere is enabling manufacturers to design IP Phones that are tailored to the needs of residential and enterprise applications. Tenovis (www.tenovis.com) and Telrad Connegy (www.connegy.co.il), two key providers of IP telephony systems, are incorporating the two-port solution, which is called the T8300, into their next-generation IP phones targeted for cost-effective, enterprise applications. The T8303 is designed for phones requiring only a single Ethernet port. These two new IP telephony devices are extensions of Agere's complete IP Phone system-on-a-chip (SoC) portfolio, which has been available since 1999. Internet telephones converge voice and data connections on a single Ethernet outlet, enabling users whether in an enterprise or residence to use their communications networks more efficiently, reducing per-call costs and eliminating the need for separate network cabling. "Tenovis has selected Agere's T8300 with integrated USB because of the increased level of performance and functional integration," said Christian von Reventlow, Tenovis' chief technical officer. "By aligning ourselves with suppliers like Agere that offer unparalleled expertise in voice telephony, we believe that Tenovis is well positioned to be a leading provider of solutions that enable the cost-effective convergence of voice and data communications." Currently, Tenovis is shipping several models of IP phones that are based on Agere two-chip VoIP products. Telrad Connegy also is using Agere's two- port chips in its UNITe IP systems. "Telrad's UNITe IP systems are designed to address the need for functionality and efficiency that are inherent to IP telephony," said Opher Yaron, vice president of research and development at Telrad Connegy. "The broad range of features that Agere provides in its voice over IP chips make them the logical choice for systems providers that are committed to quickly deliver cutting-edge solutions for IP telephones." Agere Systems