Integrated Physical and Link Layers Solution to be Utilized in High Speed SONET/SDH and Other Networking Applications
March 19, 2002 LEDA Systems ® Inc., a leader in the design of
analog and mixed signal IP for communications systems, today announced at the
Optical Fiber Communications Conference the immediate availability of the LaSer™
SPI 4.2 (System Packet Interface Level 4 Phase 2) front-end macro for
interfacing Physical (PHY) and Link layer devices. This new offering is
compatible with the Optical Internetworking Forum's (OIF) SPI-4 Phase 2 standard
also known as SATURN® Development Group's POS-PHY™ Level 4 (PL4) interface. The
LaSer SPI4.2 Physical Layer front-end macro interfaces seamlessly with
Modelware’s SPI4.2 Foundation and SPI4.2 Manager Link Layer soft cores to
provide a complete SPI4.2 solution.
“The SPI 4.2 interface has become a very popular standard in our industry,”
said Doug McCafferty, CEO of LEDA Systems. “Providing a silicon verified SPI 4.2
interface is critical to our customers and lets users rapidly bring products to
market that meet specifications and are delivered on time.”
The LaSer SPI 4.2 has LVDS transceivers, which are programmable for
311/400/622/800 MHz links. The quad LaSer SPI 4.2 transceiver can handle up to
12.5 Gbps bandwidth in each direction, or up to 25 Gbps full-duplex bandwidth.
The LaSer SPI 4.2 product provides networking system architects the
intellectual property they need. The SPI-4 phase 2 interface is preferred by
most 10G system designers. The LaSer SPI 4.2 can be used in high speed optical
networking applications such as high-end router and switch backplane links, and
provides high bandwidth connections between chips, boards and systems. Currently
implemented with 0.15 micron and 0.13 micron CMOS processes from TSMC and UMC
foundries, the LaSer SPI 4.2 IP is available to license from LEDA Systems.
LEDA’s verified LaSer IP comes with a test board and characterization report but
is also customizable to meet customer-specific requirements.
“Modelware is pleased to be working with LEDA Systems,” said Anthony
Dalleggio, Executive VP of Modelware. “The combination of Modelware’s Link Layer
integrated with LEDA’s Physical Layer provides an easy to use, proven, and
complete SPI-4 Phase 2 solution.”
LEDA Systems is a leader in analog and mixed signal IP, in terms of its
design expertise, breadth and depth of product line, number of engineers and
number of design wins. The company offers a broad range of proven IP, including
SerDes, DAC/ADC, PLLs and high-speed I/O components. LEDA’s products are
licensed directly to ASIC and COT design houses, and support all major
foundries. LEDA’s complete product line and foundry relationships provide SOC
designers with one resource for all their analog and mixed-signal IP needs.
About LEDA Systems Inc.
LEDA Systems Inc., founded in 1995, is a leader in the field of mixed-signal and analog Intellectual Property design and development. LEDA provides a single comprehensive source for mixed signal IP from special I/Os, DAC/ADC and PLLs, to high performance Serial Link Transceivers. LEDA Systems ® . is a worldwide organization, headquartered in Plano, Texas, with a sales/ marketing office in San Jose, Calif., and an engineering branch in Yerevan, Armenia. LEDA has licensed its technology to more than 50 customers including Agilent ® Technologies, Intel ® and LSI Logic ® , for the development, manufacture and sales of high performance ICs. For more information, visit the LEDA Systems Web site at www.ledasystems.com or call 408.275.1416.
About Modelware Inc.
Modelware Inc., founded in 1996, offers a large portfolio of
Telecommunications and Networking virtual components for ASICs and FPGAs.
Modelware’s products are based on in-depth knowledge of telecommunications and
networking standards and systems, and expertise in ASIC and FPGA design.
Modelware also provides design services that complement the product offerings
and follow the same rigorous design methodology to deliver consistent and
predictable results.
Modelware's products and design services enable customers to bring
high-quality telecom and networking products to market faster by reducing the
design and integration cycles. For more information, visit the Modelware Web
site at www.modelware.com or call 732.936.1808.
LEDA Systems contact:
Steve Kompolt
LEDA Systems, Inc.
Tel: 408-275-1416 x216
Modelware contact:
Amine G. Kandalaft
Modelware, Inc.
Tel: 732-936-1808 x221