Infineon Technologies unveiled a protocol convergence processor designed to facilitate an evolution from ATM transport in access networks to end-to-end Ethernet/IP. Infineon’s new ConverGate-C processor provides ATM termination toward an Ethernet backplane. The chip supports line-side connectivity of up to 128 xDSL lines and enables non-blocking ADSL2+ designs. The integrated UTOPIA/POS PHY L2 line-side interface sets the base for migration toward all-Ethernet access.
The ConverGate-C convergence processor can be combined with other Infineon components to implement a fully functional DSLAM/DLC system solution. For instance, it could be matched with Infineon’s GEMINAX-MAX multistandard ADSL/2/2+ chip set for IP-DSLAM/DLC line cards and stackable pizza-box IP DSLAM designs. http://www.infineon.com
