ALISO VIEJO, Calif.,
March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading
provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power,
security, reliability and performance, and Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL)—a
worldwide leader in providing complete silicon solutions from
mobile communications to storage, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud
infrastructure, digital entertainment, in-home content delivery and
Kinoma® software enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle"—
today announced a joint reference design for use in
G.8262-compliant Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) applications. The
solution was designed, built and tested using Microsemi's ZL3015x
family of SyncE network synchronizer chips along with Marvell's
Alaska® 10G/40G
Ethernet transceivers.
Communications networks are rapidly transitioning to a packet
infrastructure to support ever-increasing bandwidth demands. This
transition is enabled with the implementation of packet network
synchronization technologies meeting stringent synchronization
requirements defined by the International Telecommunications Union
(ITU). Microsemi is a worldwide leader in packet network
synchronization with the industry's widest portfolio of IEEE-1588
and SyncE synchronization solutions. IEEE-1588 provides frequency,
phase and time synchronization over Ethernet networks while SyncE
provides frequency synchronization over Ethernet networks.
The fully tested G.8262-compliant solution uses Microsemi's
industry-leading synchronization capability in the ZL3015x-based
device in combination with Marvell 88X2242M and 88X2242P quad-port
multi-speed Ethernet transceivers. The Microsemi and Marvell
collaboration provides a proven solution to system architects,
enhancing the overall system performance and brings significant
savings on design, development and time-to-market. Microsemi
continues its leadership in network synchronization by developing
collaborative efforts with companies such as Marvell to provide the
most advanced and comprehensive solutions to its customers.
"As carriers continue to expand their packet switched networks
to accommodate the increased demand for mobile video and data
traffic, the synchronization needs of the 4G/LTE systems are
driving demand for SyncE deployments in service providers'
infrastructure equipment," said Maamoun Seido, vice president
and business unit manager of Microsemi's timing products. "The
synchronization functionality needed for SyncE is available with
the ZL30154 SyncE network synchronization DPLL coupled with the
Marvell integrated quad/dual-port multi-speed Ethernet transceivers
(88X2242M/P), providing a complete and standard-compliant
solution."
According to Transparency Marketing Research, Inc., the global
LTE market is expected to reach a value of $610.71 billion by 2019. Increased need for
higher data rates and greater spectral efficiency driven by
increased data usage, rapid deployments of smart devices and the
need for high quality of services on the move are driving the
growth of LTE market globally.
"The latest Alaska X PHY series of devices underscores Marvell's
continued leadership in bringing world-class connectivity solutions
to market by offering increased flexibility, robust
performance and value-added features such as MACsec and one-step
PTP for enterprise, datacenter and infrastructure
applications," said Michael
Zimmerman, vice president and general manager, Connectivity,
Servers, Infrastructure Business Unit (CSIBU) at Marvell
Semiconductor, Inc. "Microsemi's advanced solutions in packet
network synchronization together with Marvell's leading-edge PHY
technologies provide a reference design with high performance,
strong security capabilities and reliability features which are
critical requirements in next-generation networking systems."
About the ZL30154 and ZL30150
There are two versions
of the ZL3015x family of circuits that can be populated on the
board—the ZL30154 or the ZL30150. The ZL30154 is a highly
integrated device that provides all of the functionality required
for a central timing card in carrier grade network equipment. The
ZL30154 efficiently handles all synchronization, wander and jitter
filtering and clock rate translations required for a synchronous
10GBASE-W/10GBASE-R system. ZL30150 is a dual-channel clock
translator with two programmable numerically controlled oscillators
(NCOs), and provides all the features required to implement the
timing on a 10GBASE-R or 10GBASE-W line card.
About the Marvell Alaska X 88X2242M/P
The Marvell
Alaska X 88X2242M/P transceiver family is a fully integrated
single-chip solution with Electronic Dispersion Compensation (EDC)
capability, to enable end-to-end data transmission over fiber-optic
networks as well as Twinax copper links. These are quad port
devices performing all physical layer functions associated with
10GBASE-R, 10GBase-W and 1000BASE-X. The devices support XFI, RXAUI
and XAUI host interfaces. The devices also support features
required for IEEE 802.1ae MACsec protocol and 1-step and 2-step
time stamping capabilities defined by IEEE 1588 Precision Timing
Protocol (on 88X2242P). In addition, the X2242M can be used as a
single port 40G device capable of driving 40G optical modules as
well as 40G-CR4 cables. Marvell's product portfolio also includes
the 88X2222M/P family, which offers dual port variants of these
transceivers.
Availability
Reference design boards are currently
available. For more information contact sales.support@microsemi.com
or visit:
http://www.microsemi.com/products/timing-and-synchronization/synchronous-ethernet/zl30154.
About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC)
offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system
solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and
industrial markets. Products include high-performance and
radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs,
SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and
synchronization devices and precise time solutions, setting the
world's standard for time; voice processing devices; RF solutions;
discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper
products; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom
design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in
Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has
approximately 3,400 employees globally. Learn more at
www.microsemi.com.
About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a global
leader in providing complete silicon solutions and Kinoma software
enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle." From mobile
communications to storage, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud
infrastructure, digital entertainment and in-home content delivery,
Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform
designs with industry-leading performance, security, reliability
and efficiency. At the core of the world's most powerful consumer,
network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers partners and their
customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation,
performance and mass appeal. By providing people around the world
with mobility and ease of access to services adding value to their
social, private and work lives, Marvell is committed to enhancing
the human experience.
As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell
Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. Marvell, the M logo,
Kinoma, and Alaska are registered
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