Zarlink First to Meet Latest Synchronous Ethernet Industry Requirements with Expanded Timing Portfolio

Zarlink First to Meet Latest Synchronous Ethernet Industry Requirements with Expanded Timing Portfolio

Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. has announced that it is sampling a range of integrated analog/digital PLLs (phase-locked loops) that meet all Synchronous Ethernet timing requirements, including the latest recommendation from the ITU-T (International Telecommunications Union).

Sampling high-performance 1 GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) and 10 GbE timing card and line card synchronizers that meet all Synchronous Ethernet timing requirements

“Zarlink is the first supplier to deliver single-chip devices meeting all Synchronous Ethernet timing requirements,” said Darren Ladouceur, marketing manager with Zarlink’s Timing and Synchronization product line. “Zarlink’s single-chip Ethernet timing card and line card synchronizers allow equipment manufacturers to ease integration, reduce power and ensure compliance. As a result, customers can quickly and easily build next-generation networking equipment and retrofit existing products to support Synchronous Ethernet timing capabilities.”