OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwire - April 24, 2008) - ZarlinkSemiconductor Inc. (TSX:ZL)(NYSE:ZL) today introduced its second-generation Le79114 Voice Control Processor (VCP II). This latestproduct supports 64 simultaneous call control channels and meets theneeds of multiservice access infrastructure equipment manufacturersby enhancing call processing and critical line-testing(LineCare(TM)) capabilities. The Le79114 also supports allfunctionality of the widely deployed first-generation Le79112 VCP.
LineCare, Zarlink's carrier-grade line diagnostic software, runson the voice control processor and is the industry's most extensiveline test and self-test software package, exceeding the GR844standard. Telecommunication carriers make use of LineCare toremotely monitor networked subscriber lines more cost-effectively byeliminating the need of expensive test-head equipment.
"The Le79114 improves call processing within the communicationsnetwork," said Shahin Sadeghi, segment marketing manager at Zarlink."Today's digital networks bring together voice, video and data,challenging the industry to improve the quality of service for eachoffering while reducing the solution cost and increasing density.The Le79114, in conjunction with the Zarlink VE790 SLIC-SLAC family,allows service providers to test and provision telephony lines atlow cost, yet maintain carrier-grade quality."
Incumbent and new communications carriers worldwide areoverhauling existing networks or deploying new equipment toaccommodate an increasing consumer demand for voice, video andInternet services.
"The ability to remotely monitor, test and fix telecominfrastructure issues is a critical need for the expanding andchanging communications network," said Mr.Xu Ming, Product GeneralManager, Network Division, ZTE Corporation, a global tier onetelecom provider. "Zarlink's LineCare and voice processing solutionshelp us to provide the highest possible level of support for ourcustomers as we deploy our products, while significantly reducingour time-to-market."
The Le79114 Voice Control Processor II (VCP II) with LineCaresupports 64 simultaneously active voice channels and implementscritical real-time call control with signaling and monitoringfunctions. As a standalone product, manufacturers can divide andoptimize low level call control and monitoring that have strict real-time requirements from DSP-intensive processing elsewhere in thesystem. The VCP II is a fully software-programmable line interfacesupporting multiple country applications as well as all AC, DC,signaling parameters and data.
Availability and Additional Information
The Le79114 device is available in a 128-pin TQFP package and isnow in production. For more information on Zarlink's Legerityproduct line, please visit www.legerity.com.
About Zarlink Semiconductor
For over 30 years, Zarlink Semiconductor has deliveredsemiconductor solutions that drive the capabilities of voice,enterprise, broadband and wireless communications. The Company'ssuccess is built on its technology strengths including voice anddata networks, optoelectronics and ultra low-power communications.For more information, visit www.zarlink.com.
Shareholders and other individuals wishing to receive, free ofcharge, copies of the reports filed with the U.S. Securities andExchange Commission and Regulatory Authorities, should visit theCompany's web site at www.zarlink.com or contact Investor Relations.
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private SecuritiesLitigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statementsinvolve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factorswhich may cause the actual results, performance or achievements ofthe Company to be materially different from any future results,performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and assumptionsinclude, among others, the following: our dependence on thesuccessful development and market introduction of new products; ourdependence on revenue generation from our legacy products in orderto fund development of our new products; our ability to successfullyintegrate Legerity and any businesses acquired in the future; anypotential undisclosed liabilities associated with the Legerityacquisition; our ability to operate profitably and generate positivecash flows in the future; our dependence on our foundry suppliersand third-party subcontractors; order cancellations and deferrals byour customers; and other factors referenced in our Annual Report onForm 20-F. Investors are encouraged to consider the risks detailedin this filing.
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