TranSwitch Intros Second-Gen Controllers

SHELTON, Conn. -- TranSwitch® Corporation (NASDAQ: TXCC), a leading developer and global supplier of innovative, high speed VLSI semiconductor solutions, today announced its second generation Envoy™ family of carrier-class Ethernet controllers, further extending its leadership in Ethernet solutions for both edge access and metro Ethernet networks. The Envoy-CE4 (TXC-06885) and Envoy-CE2 (TXC-06880) offer unique solutions for next-generation Ethernet transport systems requiring design flexibility, improved time-to-market, and lower development and board costs. The Envoy line of Ethernet controllers gluelessly interconnects with the Intel® IXP2400 network processor for applications such as edge routers, IP DSLAMs, 3G wireless base stations, Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH Multi-Service Provisioning Platforms (MSPPs), and multi-service routers and switches.

“We have worked closely with TranSwitch on defining the specifications of the Envoy-CE2 and Envoy-CE4 products to ensure glueless interworking with Intel’s network processor devices,” said Doug Davis, general manager, Intel’s Network Processor Division. “The Envoy family of configurable carrier-class Ethernet controllers in combination with Intel IXP2400 network processors provides our customers a complete reference design and evaluation kit for the IXDP2400 platform, enabling faster equipment time-to-market.”

“With Ethernet technology rapidly gaining momentum, communications OEMs must address the need for higher port density, standardized interfaces, and flexible programmability,” stated Dr. Hoshang Mulla, Vice President of Marketing at TranSwitch. “The Envoy-CE family of carrier-class Ethernet controllers delivers the required functionality with significant time-to-market advantages. TranSwitch’s expanding line of Envoy products, coupled with Intel network processors, empowers our customers to successfully compete in today’s communications network market.”

TranSwitch Corp.