(Source: Business Wire)
Xelerated, the global leader in field-proven Carrier Ethernet and Unified Fiber Access ASSP-based chipsets, and Opulan, a leader in EPON (Ethernet passive optical networks), announced a joint partnership to deliver highly integrated EPON solutions for the Chinese market. Xelerated's AX family of programmable Ethernet switches, combined with Opulan's 10G EPON technologies, will provide Chinese network equipment vendors and carriers with the market's first cost-effective, unified and programmable fiber access solution for multi-dwelling unit (MDU) switches and 10G optical line terminal (OLT) designs.
The Chinese fiber access market is expected to grow rapidly in the next few years, and will be split between EPON, GPON and Ethernet point-to-point based access. To address this challenge, Xelerated and Opulan are incorporating each of these technologies into a single offering with a new and integrated unified fiber access solution. The solution is programmable, which is a key feature for next generation EPON systems. This enables network equipment vendors to customize and enhance the solution for future innovations and standards without costly hardware upgrades. For broadband service providers, this translates to extended lifetime of the access equipment - lowering the total cost of ownership while maximizing feature functionality.
"We saw a need in the Chinese carrier market for a unified, programmable fiber access solution at the right cost level," said Joe Xu, director of marketing development, at Opulan. "Knowing such a solution was possible with the right technology, we partnered with Xelerated to deliver the first comprehensive and cost-effective EPON solution to the carrier market."
Designed to meet China Telecom EPON technical specifications, Opulan's EPON OLT device provides advanced broadband access architecture fully in compliance with TR-156 and CTC standards. The Xelerated AX family of Ethernet switches complements this high-speed access with its wirespeed data flow architecture in addition to its programmable packet processing and advanced traffic management support -- presenting an ideal combination for emerging high-volume FTTx deployments in China.
"Opulan has a standing reputation for its high-performing 10G EPON solutions in China market. That, combined with its strong leadership in the broadband access industry, makes the company a perfect partner for Xelerated," said Thomas Eklund, vice president of marketing and business development at Xelerated. "Together we are creating a cost-effective, unified and programmable fiber access solution for EPON MDU switches and OLT design."
About Xelerated
Xelerated is the global leader in field-proven next-generation ASSP-based Carrier Ethernet chipsets. The Xelerated Dataflow Architecture delivers wirespeed deterministic performance, enabling network equipment vendors to build fully-programmable carrier-class systems that reduce R&D costs, minimize risk and accelerate time-to-market. With its highly flexible network processor platform and linearly scalable products and solutions, Xelerated is an integral part of Tier One carrier networks around the world, and a vital component of any Metro, Access, or High-end Enterprise market.
The company has offices in Santa Clara, Stockholm, Tel Aviv and Beijing. For more information, visit www.xelerated.com.
About Opulan
Opulan Technologies Corp. is a fabless semiconductor company, focusing on developing and marketing IP convergence chip solutions for xDSL, FTTx, and Ethernet over coax access. The company has established its operational facilities in Cupertino California, Shanghai and Beijing, China, and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.opulan.com or send email to: info@opulan.com
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