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Zarlink Introduces AMC Optical Extender Card for Serial RapidIO Interconnects in Networking and Communications Equipment
OTTAWA, CANADA, November 13, 2006 – Zarlink Semiconductor
(NYSE/TSX:ZL) today introduced the ZLE™60400 AMC (advanced mezzanine
card) optical extender card. Available as both a reference design and
ready-to-manufacture solution, the card reduces design time and
complexity of optically enabled line cards used in signal processing,
networking and communications equipment.
The ZLE60400 optical extender card for Serial RapidIO delivers up to 25
Gb/s of ATCA (Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture) and
microTCA system interconnect in a hot pluggable, standard AMC form
factor. Zarlink will be introducing the ZLE60400 card at Electronica
2006 in Munich, Germany with Avnet Memec (Hall A3, Stand 606).
Increasing demand for bandwidth-intensive, multimedia-rich web
applications requires higher-speed system interconnects within
networking and communications equipment. RapidIO® technology eliminates
potential traffic “bottlenecks” by defining an open-standard, scaleable
architecture for chip-to-chip and circuit board-to-circuit board
interconnects within wireless infrastructure, edge networking, storage,
military and scientific equipment.
“As equipment manufacturers are pressured to meet higher-speed
interconnect demands, the ZLE60400 optical extender card meets ATCA
high-speed backplane and chassis requirements and allows Serial RapidIO
to be brought ‘out of the box’,” said Dr. Marco Ghisoni, product
manager, Optical Products, Zarlink Semiconductor. “Integrating Zarlink’s
parallel fiber optic module technology, ZLE60400 card provides scalable,
high throughput interconnections of beyond 100 meters within equipment
racks, shelves and boards”.
The stand-alone solution can be used with off-the-shelf processing and
I/O boards to create both proof-of-concept, testing and development
systems or a final system design. The ZLE60400 card supports a high
degree of flexibility by interoperating with a range of
industry-standard connectors, including AMC, SMA (SubMiniature version
A), HIP (Hardware Interoperability Platform). Optical interconnection is
via industry-standard MPO/MTP connectorized optical fiber ribbon cable.
“RapidIO technology continues to be widely adopted as the primary
interconnect technology for next-generation telecommunications
equipment,” said Tom Cox, executive director of the RapidIO Trade
Association. “Zarlink’s new optical extender card reference design is a
key addition that will help simplify development and speed
time-to-market of RapidIO-based systems.”
Availability
The fully populated ZLE60400 AMC optical extender card reference design
is available now. Optical fiber ribbon cables are also available at
request. For more information visit http://products.zarlink.com/product_profiles/ZLE60400.htm
or contact Marco Ghisoni (marco.ghisoni@zarlink.com).
For more on Zarlink’s optical solutions visit http://www.zarlink.com/opticalsolutions/.
About Zarlink Semiconductor
For over 30 years, Zarlink Semiconductor has delivered semiconductor
solutions that drive the capabilities of voice, enterprise, broadband
and wireless communications. The Company’s success is built on its
technology strengths including voice and data networks, optoelectronics
and ultra low-power communications. For more information, visit www.zarlink.com.
About Avnet Memec
Avnet Memec was established in 2005 through the integration of Memec and
WBC operations, which resulted in its becoming a highly specialized
semiconductor distributor operating on a pan-European basis and
employing a huge number of engineers to support customer design efforts.
Avnet Memec specializes in highly innovative suppliers and technologies
that can help customers to differentiate their designs. Its area of
specialization extends from Analog and Microcontrollers to RF, Datacom,
and Networking. The company's Web site is at www.avnet-memec.eu
RapidIO® is a registered trademark of the RapidIO Trade Association.
Shareholders and other individuals wishing to receive, free of charge,
copies of the reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission and Regulatory Authorities, should visit the Company’s web
site at www.zarlink.com or contact Investor Relations.
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be
materially different from any future results, performance, or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, among others, the
following: rapid technological developments and changes; our ability to
continue to operate profitably and generate positive cash flows in the
future; our dependence on our foundry suppliers and third-party
subcontractors; increasing price and product competition; our exposure
to product warranty claims resulting from product defects or failures;
and other factors referenced in our Annual Report on Form 20-F.
Investors are encouraged to consider the risks detailed in this filing.
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For further information:
Edward Goffin
(Media)
613 270-7112
edward.goffin@zarlink.com
Mike McGinn
(Investor Relations)
613 270-7210
mike.mcginn@zarlink.com
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