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Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B):
-- PowerQUICC(TM) processor with QUICC Engine(TM) technology
addresses challenge of circuit/service emulation over
packet-based access networks
Integrated communications processors with QUICC Engine(TM)
technology from Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) are
driving network convergence and a smooth migration to 3G wireless
networks. Axerra Networks, a leading supplier of circuit emulation and
service emulation solutions, has chosen Freescale's MPC8360E
PowerQUICC(TM) II Pro processor containing a PowerPC(R) core to
implement pseudo-wire solutions. These scalable, carrier-class
solutions from Axerra are designed to ease migration from time
division multiplexing (TDM) to converged packet networks.
Axerra's AXN pseudo-wire solutions enable mobile wireless
operators, cable multiservice operators, incumbent and competitive
local exchange carriers, and other service providers to extend legacy
voice and data services in native format over Ethernet, Internet
protocol (IP) and multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) networks.
Using Axerra's AXN solutions based on PowerQUICC processors, service
providers can convert any access network (such as carrier Ethernet,
broadband wireless including WiMAX, cable HFC, xDSL and EPON/GPON)
into a full-service, packet-based alternative to TDM access.
"Pseudo-wire emulation requires advanced processor architectures
and microcode that offer the flexibility to handle a wide range of
both legacy and IP-based communications protocols and networking
functions," said Alik Shimelmits, vice president of research and
development at Axerra Networks. "The MPC8360E PowerQUICC processor
provides the packet-processing performance, interworking and
multi-protocol capabilities that our solutions require. In addition,
Freescale's Open QUICC Engine developer program has opened the door to
developing the customized microcode solutions we need to address
network convergence in the wireless market."
Freescale's MPC8360E with QUICC Engine technology delivers
exceptional processing performance and an optimal balance of control
and dataplane functionality, coupled with a wide variety of
communications interfaces and royalty-free standard protocols. The
processor is backed by an extensive ecosystem of Freescale and
third-party hardware/software development tools. It is also supported
by Freescale's Open QUICC Engine program, which enables developers to
add new functionality to their applications beyond what Freescale
provides through standard microcode.
"Implementing sophisticated pseudo-wire solutions like Axerra's
requires multi-protocol support that extends beyond the capabilities
of existing industry-standard protocols," said Lynelle McKay, vice
president and general manager of Freescale's Digital Systems Division.
"Extensions to standards-based functionality also must be addressed in
pseudo-wire applications, which under other circumstances might
require an FPGA or ASIC or bandwidth-consuming, high-level software.
Instead of resorting to these options, Axerra chose Freescale's
MPC8360E processor and leveraged the resources of our Open QUICC
Engine program for customized protocol development."
Freescale's Open QUICC Engine program provided Axerra with expert
training, documentation, support and a CodeWarrior(R) tool-based
development environment that enabled Axerra's engineers to develop
their own application-specific microcode solutions. This custom
microcode allows Axerra's unique algorithms to run directly on the
MPC8360E processor, directly interfacing to QUICC Engine communication
ports. Axerra's custom microcode also works in concert with
Freescale-supplied, industry-standard protocols. The resulting
multi-protocol, pseudo-wire solution enables service providers to
optimize their networks from TDM to packet-based access and expand
their service offerings and revenue streams.
About Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) is a global
leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for
the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets.
Freescale became a publicly traded company in July 2004 after more
than 50 years as part of Motorola, Inc. The company is based in
Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing
or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale, a member of
the S&P 500(R), is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies
with 2005 sales of $5.8 billion (USD).
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