E1/T1 transceiver (LIU/Framer) technology gives service providers more network broadband bandwidth in the existing TDM copper based infrastructure. As Ethernet comes on line, it may seem like these technologies are outdated, but there is still significant demand in the wireless back haul networks for connecting wireless base stations to the central office when there is no fiber. WiFi and WiMax demand T1 E1 connectivity.

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) transceivers simplify the design of networking equipment that must seamlessly transfer voice, data and multimedia services between circuit and packet-based wired and wireless networks.

As Ethernet replaces Sonet in the telecommunication networks, there is an ongoing transformation of componentry. Here is just too much legacy infrastructure to even think about replacing it in the next 30 years, the transition to Ethernet will be gradual.

In the meantime, E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) will find a continuing place in legacy infrastructure in the communications networks, Unit prices have declined sharply, but this has only served to create a growing market in more applications.

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) are being used in backhaul to connect the wireless base stations to the central office. E1/T1 transceiver (LIU/Framer) technology is evolving to give equipment vendors with network broadband responsibilities more bandwidth. Markets are poised to create the ability for people to get more video and music from the network. Media transport impacts network capabilities that in turn impact the backplanes with demand for faster signal transport.

The E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) transceiver industry is meeting the demand for more bandwidth by encouraging mobility. Transceiver technology impacts signal delivery, permitting moving from the narrowband networks and facilitating expansion of the Internet and enterprise systems automation in a variety of contexts.

Industry specific applications are emerging as well. In healthcare telemedicine has emerged as a way to dramatically cut costs while improving care delivery. Homecare services depend on more and better communications of home based devices with facilities that deliver care remotely based in input from monitors and devices.

Network operators and IT managers gain more control over the signal reliability and broadband signal delivery. Transport can be delivered in every setting.

E1 T1 LUI framers markets at $122.9million in 2010 are anticipated to reach $943 million by 2017. The proliferation of wireless communications is a significant market driver. With 5.5 million wireless subscribers in 2011, the number of base stations is proliferating creating demand for more efficient networks. WiMax is a wireless market systems implementation creating need for transceivers that improve operations and create automation infrastructure efficiency.

Market growth is predicated on the need to make minimal investment in existing copper TDM infrastructure to leverage existing investment as networks move to all Ethernet. E1 T1 LUI Framers support T1 backhaul for wireless base stations and T1 investments from restaurants, airports, hotels and public places on simple WiFi and WiMax Internet systems.

Companies Profiled
 
Zarlink
PMC-Sierra
Infineon
Mindspeed
RAD Tyco
Maxim / Dallas Semiconductor
IDT
InterPhase
Technologies
Conexant Systems

TABLE OF CONTENTS

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Executive Summary 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Summary  ES-1

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Driving Forces  ES-1

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Shares  ES-4

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Forecasts  ES-6

 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Description and Market Dynamics 

1.    E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU Framer) Market

Description and Market Dynamics  1-1

1.1   Broadband Communications  1-1

1.1.1    Semiconductor Communication Solutions Markets  1-3

1.1.2    Communications Infrastructure  1-3

1.1.3    Enterprise Infrastructure  1-5

1.1.4    Fiber Is Key Technology  1-7

1.2   Ethernet Only Solution For Next Generation MBH Networks  1-8

1.2.1    Alternative to Reselling Leased Lines  1-13

1.2.2    SS7 Links over an IP Network  1-13

1.3   Mobile Backhaul 1-13

1.3.1    Migrating to IP Communications  1-16

1.3.2    Video Surveillance Backhaul 1-16

1.4   Service Provider NGN Systems  1-17

1.5   Network Service Needs  1-19

1.5.1    Network Service Solutions  1-21

1.5.2    Enterprise Network Services Market Description  1-22

1.5.3    Converged Voice, Data, And Video Using Internet Protocol (IP) Standards Technologies: IP Telephony  1-23

1.5.4    Broadband Voice Next Generation Network (NGN) 1-24

1.5.5    Value-Added Services  1-24

1.5.6    Voice Over IP (VoIP) Service Providers  1-25

1.5.7    Web GUI  1-25

1.5.8    Charging Micro Payments  1-25

1.6   Increasing Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) 1-26

1.6.1    Improved Quality Of Service  1-26

1.6.2    Reduced Capital And Operational Costs  1-27

1.6.3    Enhanced Operability  1-28

1.7   Market Growth Dynamics  1-31

1.8   Converged Voice And Data Networks  1-33

1.9   Wireless Networks  1-34

1.9.1    New Generation Of Wireless Systems  1-38

1.9.2    Provides Flexibility  1-39

1.9.3    User Experience  1-39

1.9.4    Protects Investments  1-39

1.9.5    Increases Efficiency  1-40

1.9.6    Integrated Management Tools  1-42

1.9.7    Cost-Effective Capacity And Coverage  1-42

1.10     Multimedia Markets  1-43

1.11     IP Telephony Service Solutions  1-45

1.12     Web Services  1-45

1.13     Strategies To Improve Performance  1-46

1.14     Internet Traffic  1-49

1.14.1  LIU Framer E1 T1 Transceiver Design Wins  1-50

 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Shares and Market Forecasts 

2. E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Forecasts  2-1

2.1   E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Driving Forces  2-1

2.2   E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Shares  2-3

2.3   E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Forecasts  2-7

2.4   E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market

Segments and Applications  2-14

2.4.1    Maxim / Dallas Semiconductor DS26528

Octal T1/E1/J1 Transceiver - Description  2-15

2.4.2    Backhaul Solutions: Mobile Backhaul 2-17

2.4.3    Microwave Transmission Market 2-19

2.4.4    ATM and PBX   2-19

2.4.5    T1/E1/J1 Transceiver Markets Growing In Response To The Implementation Of Broadband Communications  2-21

2.5   E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Regional Market Analysis  2-23

2.5.1    Zarlink Semiconductor Asia Pacific  2-24

2.5.2    Zarlink Semiconductor Europe  2-25

2.5.3    Zarlink Semiconductor Americas  2-25

 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Product Description  

3. T1 / E1 Transceivers (LIU Framers) Product Description   3-1

3.1   E1 T1, LIU Framer Products  3-1

3.2   Maxim / Dallas DS21455N   3-2

3.2.1    Dallas Semiconductor Quad T1 Dual Framer LIU   3-2

3.3   PMC Sierra  3-5

3.4   Zarlink MT9074 T1/E1/J1 Single Chip Transceiver  3-13

3.4.1    Zarlink MT9074  3-17

3.4.2    Zarlink Semiconductor MT9074 Receiver 3-19

3.4.3    Zarlink Semiconductor MT9074 LIU Transmitter 3-20

3.5   Mindspeed Bt8370/8375/8376  3-21

3.5.1    Mindspeed T1/E1 Framer and LIU Not Recommended

 For New Designs  3-22

3.5.2    Mindspeed Bt8370/8375/8376  3-23

3.6   IDT Quad T1/E1/J1 Transceiver 82P2284  3-24

3.6.1    IDT Access and Transport 3-29

 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Technology 

4. E1 / T1 Transceiver (LIU Framer) Technology  4-1

4.1   SAToP and Clock Synchronization  4-1

4.1.1    Network Clock Synchronization  4-1

4.1.2    Adaptive Clocking Recovery  4-2

4.1.3    Tellabs Solutions Deliver Maximum Interoperability  4-2

4.2   Pseudowire  4-3

4.2.1    Pseudowire Technology Challenges  4-3

4.2.2    • “Packetization” and Encapsulation of TDM Traffic  4-3

4.2.3    • Attenuate Packet Delay Variation (PDV) 4-3

4.2.4    • Compensate for Frame Loss and Out-of-Sequence Packets  4-4

4.2.5    • Recover Clock and Synchronization  4-4

4.2.6    Pseudowire Types  4-4

4.3   Evolution from Sonet / SDH to Ethernet 4-5

4.3.1    Mobile Backhaul Deployments:  Overlay vs.

Integrated Network Model 4-8

4.4   Network Synchronization Issues  4-9

4.5   4G Business Case for 2.6 GHz  4-10

4.6   E1 / T1 Transceiver Cells Collected Asynchronous

Functionality  4-11

4.6.1    Cell Buffer Increment Read Pointer 4-12

4.6.2    Start-Up Phase  4-12

4.7   Rate Recovery  4-12

4.7.1    Cell Buffer/RAM Controller 4-13

4.7.2    Cell Sequence Recovery  4-13

4.7.3    Cell Sequence Faulty Conditions  4-14

4.7.4    Delay Between Links  4-14

4.8   TDM Interface  4-15

4.9   Multiplex Mode  4-15

4.9.1    Multiplex Mode - 2 Link Multiplexing  4-16

 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Company Profiles 

5. E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Company Profiles  5-1

5.1   Conexant 5-1

5.2   IDT   5-1

5.2.1    IDT Seeks To Differentiate Products  5-3

5.2.2    IDT Competition  5-4

5.2.3    IDT Total Revenues International Sales  5-5

5.2.4    IDT Communications Segment 5-7

5.2.5    IDT Revenues  5-7

5.2.6    IDT Communications Segment 5-8

5.2.7    IDT Computing and Consumer Segment 5-8

5.3   Infineon  5-9

5.3.1    Infineon Automotive  5-10

5.3.2    Infineon Industrial & Multimarket 5-11

5.3.3    Infineon Chip Card & Security  5-11

5.4   InterPhase  5-20

5.4.1    Interphase Market Strategy  5-25

5.5   Maxim / Dallas  5-25

5.5.1    Maxim / Dallas Semiconductor Revenue  5-26

5.5.2    Maxim / Dallas Semiconductor Revenue  5-27

5.5.3    Maxim / Dallas Semiconductor Principal Competitors  5-29

5.5.4    Maxim / Dallas Semiconductor 5-29

5.5.5    Maxim / Zilog  5-29

5.5.6    Maxim / Vitesse  5-30

5.6   Mindspeed Technologies  5-30

5.6.1    Mindspeed Single-Chip eNodeB Solution for

LTE Small Cells  5-33

5.6.2    Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. Revenue  5-35

5.6.3    Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. Net Revenue by

Geographic Area  5-36

5.7   PMC Sierra  5-37

5.7.1    PMC-Sierra Semiconductor Solutions  5-39

5.7.2    PMC Sierra Competition  5-40

5.7.3    PMC Sierra Revenue  5-41

5.7.4    PMC Sierra Products  5-43

5.8   RAD   5-44

5.8.1    RAD TDM Pseudowire Support 5-44

5.8.2    RAD Connectivity Topologies  5-45

5.8.3    RAD Service Connectivity  5-50

5.8.4    RAD Selected Customers  5-51

5.9   Tyco Optical Market 5-53

5.10     Zarlink Semiconductor  5-53

5.10.1  Zarlink Semiconductor Products and Customers  5-54

5.10.2  Zarlink Distributor Revenue  5-55

5.10.3  Zarlink Product Categories  5-56

5.10.4  Zarlink Semiconductor Line Circuits  5-56

5.10.5  Zarlink Semiconductor Timing and Synchronization  5-57

5.10.6  Zarlink Semiconductor Telecom and Voice Networking  5-58

5.10.7  Zarlink Semiconductor Medical Products  5-58

5.10.8  Zarlink Semiconductor Medical Implant ICs  5-59

5.10.9  Zarlink Semiconductor Optical Products  5-59

5.10.10 Zarlink Semiconductor Revenue  5-60

5.10.11 Zarlink Semiconductor Communication Products  5-61

5.10.12 Zarlink Business Strategy  5-65

5.10.13 Zarlink Business Overview   5-65

 

LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Executive Summary 

Table ES-1  ES-3

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Business Strategy 

Figure ES-2  ES-5

E1 and T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Shares, Dollars, 2010 

Figure ES-3  ES-9

E1 T1 LUI Framers Market Forecasts, Dollars

Shipped, Worldwide, 2011-2017 

 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Description and Market Dynamics 

Table 1-1  1-2

Network Operators Investing In New Equipment Or

Retro-fiting to Existing Infrastructure 

Table 1-2  1-6

Communications Semiconductor Market Segments 

Figure 1-3  1-9

Migration From Legacy Networks 

Figure 1-4  1-10

Ethernet Options Address Backhaul Cost

Figure 1-5  1-14

First Mile Mobile Backhaul Solutions For Colocated

2G/3G Base Stations Over Diverse Infrastructure 

Table 1-6  1-18

Service Provider NGN Service Solutions 

Table 1-7  1-29

Network Systems Functions 

Table 1-8  1-30

Telecommunications Market Shifts 

Table 1-9  1-32

Change In Telecommunications Equipment Markets 

Table 1-10  1-33

Response To Change In Telecommunications Equipment Markets 

Table 1-11  1-35

Service Provider Build-Out Of The Next Generation 3G Systems  3

Table 1-12  1-36

Factors Impacting Build-Out Of 3G Wireless Infrastructure 

Table 1-13  1-37

Factors Impacting Implementation Of 3G Wireless 

Table 1-14  1-41

Wireless IP Network Benefits 

Table 1-15  1-44

Key Benefits Of Multimedia Solutions 

Table 1-16  1-47

Strategies To Improve Telecommunication Equipment

Company Performance 

 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Shares and Market Forecasts 

Table 2-1  2-2

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Business Strategy 

Table 2-1  2-3

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Business Strategy 

Figure 2-2  2-4

E1 and T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer)

Market Shares, Dollars, 2010 

Table 2-3  2-5

E1 and T1 (LIU/Framer) Transceiver

Market Shares, Dollars, Worldwide, 2010 

Table 2-4  2-6

Maxim / Dallas Semi Conductor 4-Port Cell/Packet

Over T1/E1/J1 Transceiver Key Applications 

Figure 2-5  2-10

E1 T1 LUI Framers Market Forecasts, Dollars Shipped,

Worldwide, 2011-2017 

Figure 2-6  2-11

E1 T1 LUI Framers Market Forecasts Number Shipped,

Worldwide, 2011-2017 

Table 2-7  2-12

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Market Forecasts

Worldwide, 2011-2017 

Figure 2-8  2-13

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Target Market

 Installed Base Forecasts Worldwide, Dollars and Units, 2011-2017 

Table 2-9  2-15

4-Port Cell/Packet Over T1/E1/J1 Transceiver Key Applications 

Table 2-10  2-22

Gigabit Backplane Functions 

Table 2-11  2-23

E1/T1 (LIU/Framer) Transceivers Regional

Market Share, Dollars, 2010 

Table 2-12  2-24

E1 T1 Transceiver LIU Framer Regional Market Segments, 2010  24

 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Product Description  

Table 3-1  3-1

Selected E1T1, LIU framer Products 

Table 3-2  3-3

Dallas Semiconductor DS 2196 Key Features 

Table 3-2  (Continued) 3-4

Dallas Semiconductor DS 2196 Key Features 

Table 3-3  3-6

PMC Sierra E1 and T1 (LIU/Framer) Transceiver Features 

Table 3-4  3-8

PMC Sierra E1 and T1 (LIU/Framer) Transceiver

PM4351 Transceiver Access  Speecifications 

Table 3-5  3-9

PMC Sierra E1 and T1 (LIU/Framer) Transceiver

PM4351 Receive Functions 

Table 3-6  3-10

MC Sierra E1 and T1 (LIU/Framer) Transceiver PM4351

Transmit Functions 

Table 3-6  (Continued) 3-11

MC Sierra E1 and T1 (LIU/Framer) Transceiver

PM4351Transmit Functions 

Table 3-7  3-12

PMC Sierra MC Sierra E1 and T1 (LIU/Framer)

Transceiver PM4351 Features & Benefits 

Table 3-8  3-13

PMC-SIERRA LIU Framer T1 E1 Transceiver Applications 

Table 3-9  3-14

Zarlink MT9074 T1/E1/J1 Single Chip Transceiver Features 

Table 3-10  3-16

Zarlink MT9074 T1/E1/J1 Single Chip Transceiver JTAG

Boundary Scan Applications 

Table 3-11  3-24

IDT Quad T1/E1/J1 Transceiver 82P2284 Features 

Table 3-12  3-28

IDT Quad T1/E1/J1 Transceiver 82P2284 Applications 

 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Technology 

Figure 4-1  4-6

Evolution from Sonet / SDH to Ethernet

Figure 4-2  4-7

Fujitsu Mobile Backhaul Deployments: Overlay vs. Integrated 

Table 4-3  4-8

Difference between Overlay Network model and Integrated Model

Figure 4-4  4-9

Network Synchronization Issues 

Figure 4-5  4-10

4G Business Case for 2.6 GHz 

 

E1/T1 Transceivers (LIU/Framer) Company Profiles 

Table 5-1  5-3

IDT Differentiates Products 

Table 5-2  5-5

IDT Clock And Timing Solutions Target Markets 

Figure 5-3  5-12

Infineon Revenue 

Figure 5-4  5-13

Infineon Revenue increase in Q3 FY2010 

Figure 5-5  5-14

Infineon Revenue Increase in all Segments 

Figure 5-6  5-15

Infineon Revenue By Focus Area 

Figure 5-7  5-16

Infineon Target markets 

Figure 5-8  5-17

Infineon Automotive Segment Revenue 

Figure 5-9  5-18

Infineon Automotive Applications 

Figure 5-10  5-19

Infineon Industrial and Multimarket Segment

Figure 5-11  5-20

Diverse Range of Power Electronics Growth Markets 

Figure 5-12  5-21

Interphase Challenge of Shift in Signaling Markets 

Figure 5-13  5-23

Interphase Strategy Shift to Diversification 

Figure 5-14  5-24

Interphase Rapidly Deployable Network 

Table 5-15  5-26

Maxim Major End-Markets 

Table 5-16  5-31

Mindspeed Technologies Network Infrastructure

Equipment Target Markets 

Table 5-17  5-32

Mindspeed Technologies Customers 

Table 5-18  5-45

RAD Connectivity Topologies 

Table 5-19  5-46

RAD Connectivity Product

Table 5-20  5-48

Rad Product Benefits 

Figure 5-21  5-49

Rad Topologies 

Figure 5-22  5-50

RAD Service Connectivity 

Table 5-23  5-51

RAD Customer Base 

Table 5-23 (Continued) 5-52

RAD Customer Base 

Table 5-24  5-53

Zarlink Semiconductor Core Capabilities 

Table 5-25  5-55

Zarlink Semiconductor End-Markets And Industries Served 

Table 5-26  5-56

Zarlink Product Categories