The APM 821xx processor offers up to 1GHz CPU speeds capable of delivering up to 2,000 DMIPS (Dhrystone Millions of Instructions per Second) of compute performance to enable storage platforms that can deliver more than 16 simultaneous streams of high definition video for home networking applications.

 The Sumitomo devices are XLMD MSA compliant. The XLMD MSA defines the electrical and optical interface specifications for 40Gbit/s pigtail optical devices supporting the emergence of the compact 40G transceiver module market for high-capacity networks and storage systems.

“The significance of this announcement is that it demonstrates the viability of extending the transmission distance of 40G serial transmission in a conventional single-mode environment, offering higher bandwidth per fiber,” said Masahiro Kobayashi, general manager of Lightwave Devices Division, Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations, Inc. “This demonstration paves the way for a rapid commercial development of 40G systems.”

The demonstration will feature Sumitomo Electric’s 40G EML Laser and 40G Receiver. The 40G EML is ideal for 43Gb/s serial applications and will be capable of distances up to 40 km with an integrated modulator driver IC. The 40G Receiver is housed in an 8-pin package with PIN and TIA and supports 30 GHz bandwidth.

Consisting of MP1800 BERT Signal Quality Analyzer and MP1821A/1822A External 56G-MUX/DeMUX, Anritsu’s 40G test solution supports testing from 0.1Gbps to 56Gbps serial BERT with the 3.5Vp-p high-amplitude output and cross point adjustment. The solution provides the fastest Tr/Tf and minimum intrinsic jitter. The flexible and expandable configuration of the MP1800A BERT allows users to customize the system to fit their specific applications. The solution supports not only the 56G serial BERT but also 100G applications, such as CFP testing (25.78G x 4) and DP-QPSK.

Key Features

• 9.95 to 11.3 Gbps data range
• Recovers clock and data from incoming data stream
• Provides input level estimate
• Generates 231-1, 27-1, custom PRBS and 1010 pattern
• build-in BER checker and calculator
• High speed I/O: SMA connectors
• Management interface: RS232 or USB
• Dimensions 5″x6″x1″
• Single wall mount 3.3V power supply

User Interface

• Easy to use GUI via RS232 or USB to your Laptop or Desktop

In order to respond to 2010’s shortage of transmission capacity due to the rapid growth of the Internet service, IEEE802 committee has been working on the next-generation standard of 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet.

In parallel, Sumitomo Electric has been leading the multi source agreement(MSA) of next generation form factor called CFP with 2 major optical component vendors.

To meet these demands, Sumitomo Electric has developed the worlds first 40 GbE CFP transceiver for 10km transmission using a high speed 4 wavelength CWDM laser diode by applying its own low-power consuming drive technology and high density mounting technology.

Sumitomo Electric has started shipping 40G CFP samples and mass production is planned for 2nd quarter of 2010. The mass production will be done at Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations, 100% owned subsidiary company of Sumitomo Electric.

CNXT), a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for imaging, audio, embeddedmodem,

and video applications, today unveiled a new video encoder for residential “smart

home” and commercial security applications. The low-power CX93510 encoder allows video

streams to be captured and recorded simultaneously, and is targeted at products including motion

sensors with low-cost passive infrared (PIR) technology, intercoms, baby monitors, and IP

network cameras. The new solution can also be used with Conexant’s recently introduced

CX2070X system-on-chip (SoC) solutions to enable video and audio capabilities in security

systems and intercoms.

The new low-power processor family members offer up to 40 percent lower worst case power consumption and an improvement of about 20 percent in typical power consumption. For example, the Power Architecture 405EXr, which finds application in wireless LAN access points as well as NAS storage systems and media gateways, now offers a maximum worst case active power consumption of just over 2 watts, a reduction of almost 1.5 watts, or 40 percent.

All current AppliedMicro customers using 405EX/EXr and 460EX/EXr/GT products will be migrated to the new low-power variants. Moving forward, all new customers for these products will use the low-power version.

“We are very fortunate and honored that Dr. Gray accepted to join the Board of AppliedMicro,” said Cesar Cesaratto, Chairman of the Board for AppliedMicro. “His wealth of experience in the semiconductor industry and academia and his in-depth knowledge of semiconductor technologies will be invaluable in guiding and influencing the company’s strategic direction.”

Dr. Gray brings more than 40 years of experience in research integrated circuit technology and has focused on bipolar and MOS circuit design, telecommunications circuits and analog-digital interfaces in VLSI systems. He is the Andy Grove Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Gray brings several career accomplishments with him to the board, and is a member of the board of the National Academy of Engineering and an IEEE fellow. Dr. Gray has authored more than 150 journal articles and conference presentations and has published four books including “Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated Circuits.” He is also the author or co-author of 14 patents in the field. Before joining UC Berkeley in 1971, Dr. Gray was in the research and development department at Fairchild Semiconductor. He holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Arizona, Tucson.

AppliedMicro welcomes the opportunity to add prestige to our Board of Directors and we are very fortunate to have Dr. Paul Gray contributing to our guidance as we develop next-generation telecommunications solutions for the market,” said Dr. Paramesh Gopi, President and CEO of AppliedMicro. “Analog-mixed signal expertise is a highly sought-after commodity in our field today and no one is more accomplished in this field than Paul. AppliedMicro is expanding its customer relationships into partnerships in order to improve its delivery of next-generation solutions and Paul will help guide our company’s efforts in developing technology for this vital area.”

In addition to being Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley, Dr. Gray has held several administrative posts, including Chairman of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, Dean of the College of Engineering and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost. He currently serves as a councilor of the National Academy of Engineering and is a member of the National Research Council Governing Board.

Team of 40 to focus on datacenter, telecom, enterprise and consumer applications as company enhances engineering resources from experienced and well-educated workforce.

AppliedMicro (NASDAQ: AMCC), a global leader in energy conscious computing and communications solutions, today announced a new design center in Pune, India to expand its development resources in IC design, system engineering and software development.

“AppliedMicro welcomes opportunities to expand its research and development efforts and attract the most talented engineers,” said Dr. Paramesh Gopi, President and CEO of AppliedMicro. “The new India Design Center in Pune presents such an opportunity as the team will focus on chip and system development to enhance our efforts in the embedded computing market.”

AppliedMicro’s India design center will be operated by Pradeep Dharane, who brings more than 15-years experience in the industry, previously serving roles with top-tier companies. The team will initially consist of 40 of design engineers focusing on processor verification, SoC design and verification, software development, device driver development, and post-silicon validation activities.

“Visual networking is driving the exploding demand for increased network capacity but the future of data centers and communication systems will require aggressive power conservation measures,” Dharane said. “Pune is a relatively an untapped location for talented engineers with high quality students graduating from local universities. AppliedMicro is now well positioned to engage the local workforce to help build quality SoC, software and systems products that appeal to our energy-conscious customers.”