Quellan's X-Ten Technology Extends Data Center Reach for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Links

Quellan's X-Ten Technology Extends Data Center Reach for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Links

April 20, 2006

Lane Manager Chips Yield Cable Module That Breaks 50 Meter Data Center Barrier

    LOS ANGELES, April 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Quellan,
Inc., a leading supplier of Analog semiconductors, today
announced it has achieved a 200% Reach Extension for the
burgeoning 10 Gigabit Ethernet Standard -- a breakthrough
for Data Centers.

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    At the Server Blade Summit, the company demonstrated
dual-core Opteron servers populated with 10 gigabit Chelsio
T210-CX Protocol Engines communicating error-free across a
50 meter Gore cable link.  The Company also pre-announced
the second generation of this technology will reach beyond
65 meters in the third quarter of this year.

    The X-Ten Module is approximately the size of a
matchbox and incorporates the Company's LM4602 Lane Manager
embedded between two CX-4 Connectors.  The module consumes
just 240mW when active and can be powered by battery, USB
Cable, or an external AC transformer.  The LM4602 devices
can also be integrated into network adapters, servers or
cable connectors.
  
    The reach extension is made possible by compensating
for channel noise, attenuation and impairments with the
company's Collaborative Signal Processing architecture. 
The resulting LM4602 device is extremely low power and
measures just 7 x 4mm.

    "Clearly, data center links are reach limited at
these high data rates," said Joel Goergen, Vice
President of Technology at Force 10 Networks, a pioneer of
high performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch routers. 
"Extending these links with low power embedded silicon
is extremely valuable and will accelerate 10 gigabit Copper
deployments."

    The burgeoning market for 10G Ethernet is expected to
hit 10 million units in 2010 according to the Dell'Oro
group, with almost 50 percent of these links being over
Copper.  With over 70 percent of the enterprise and data
center links reaching 50 meters, there is a significant
opportunity for the X-Ten technology.

    "While our Lane Managers serve a broad range of
applications, extending 10 gigabit Ethernet reach over
copper has been a consistent cry from our Data Center
partners," said Tony Stelliga, Chairman and CEO of
Quellan.  "While our chips can be embedded in
connectors, adapter cards or servers -- the X-Ten module
provides an immediate remedy for reach deprived critical
links."

    The Company's lane Manager Chips are priced at under $2
per port in volume and the X-Ten module sells for $99 in
volume.

    About Quellan Incorporated 

    Quellan specializes in analog components that improve
the performance and functionality of consumer electronics
and infrastructure equipment by enhancing signal fidelity. 
Quellan serves the Enterprise, Telecom, Broadcast,
Automotive and Consumer Electronics markets.  Privately
held, Quellan's investors include Cordova Ventures, Menlo
Ventures and Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation.  For
more information, visit http://www.quellan.com , or call
408-774-0084.

    For more information, please contact:

     Melissa Kallos,
     Quellan
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

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