Previously, the variety and complexity of these applications required multiple interface designs. It can perform all three types of multiplexing for channelized voice and data applications-M13, E13 and G.747. It can also be configured as a standalone T3 or E3 framer for unchannelized data, such as Frame Relay or ATM over T3. User-programmable features include an HDLC controller for the Path Maintenance Data Link, an advanced FEAC controller, a Bit Error Rate Tester, and a full suite of error detection and diagnostic tools. All clock, data and sync signals can be inverted for glueless interface to neighboring components.
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The Company combines proprietary fab and circuit technologies to create innovative products that are sold to over 15,000 customers worldwide. Applications include broadband telecommunications, wireless handsets, cellular base stations, secure Internet communications, networking, servers, data storage and a wide variety of industrial equipment. Their move to T3 products is probably good for both Dallas, and the industry as it adds a competent player who will help push incumbents like Exar, Lucent, and Transwitch. It can even aggregate and translate 21 E1 streams into a T3 connection. I also like the complete set of HDLC capabilities including LAPD message buffering, processing and layer 2 tasks.