Lod, Israel, and San Jose, CA – September 14, 2005 – AudioCodes (NASDAQ: AUDC), a leading provider of Voice over Packet (VoP) technologies and Voice Network products, Jungo Ltd., a leading provider of residential, SOHO and SMB gateways software and Legerity, the “V” in VoIP!™, today announced the release of a new VoIP chip with fully integrated software and hardware reference design called Tulip AC494 ATA, targeted at Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEMs) and Original Design Manufacturer’s (ODMs), designers of Analog Telephony Adapters (ATAs) and Broadband Access devices (xDSL, cable, wireless, FTTH) seeking to add VoIP capabilities to their products. The Tulip AC494 ATA allows vendors to effectively improve their time-to-market, while minimizing their development risk, by utilizing AudioCodes’ and Jungo’s significant experience in voice and data applications and Legerity’s versatile VE880 VoicePort™ Series.
The Tulip AC494 ATA fulfills a strong demand for a full, low-cost VoIP solution in the residential and SOHO markets. In its basic configuration it integrates two 10/100 baseT Ethernet ports and one to four VoIP ports, with two FXS analog interfaces. The Tulip AC494 ATA can also support various configurations of FXS and FXO ports, optimized for the customer’s need, using pin and software compatible devices from Legerity’s VE880 VoicePort™ Series. This “ready-to-go” small footprint module ensures easy deployment into vendor systems. It can be specifically tailored to customer requirements by utilizing Jungo’s flexible and configurable software. The combination of AudioCodes’ and Jungo’s capabilities enables a powerful entry into the marketplace.
“With the rapid deployment of Voice over IP in the world, more and more companies are looking to add voice capabilities to their products, while maintaining and improving their data capabilities“, said Shaul Weissman, Vice President, VoIP processors and modules Business Line Manager at AudioCodes. “Combining our VoIP chip and proven voice quality with Jungo’s excellent data solutions and Legerity’s high performance VE880 VoicePort Series, gives us a winning combination for the market”.
"Integrating Jungo's market leading OpenRG software platform with the award winning VoIP solutions from AudioCodes creates a compelling offering for OEMs." Said Yaal Eshel, Jungo's Director of Sales and Business Development, Europe and the Middle East. "The highly integrated design will help OEMs bring to market high quality ATAs and voice gateways in the shortest time possible"
"Legerity's VE880 VoicePort devices are revolutionizing the VoIP industry. They allow designers to create reference designs with groundbreaking performance at the industry's lowest total system BOMs," said Mike Stibila, vice-president of marketing and applications at Legerity. "The Tulip AC494 ATA design maximizes the features of the VE880 Series and is propelling the VoIP market forward with the high performance/low cost design necessary for residential and SOHO VoIP market saturation."
The Tulip AC494 ATA is currently available in selected configurations with an estimated Bill of Material (BOM) of under $25.
AudioCodes will showcase it’s newly introduced reference design at VON Fall in Boston, MA. from September 19th through 22nd, 2005 in booth #515
About AudioCodes Tulip AC494 ATA
The Tulip AC494 ATA reference design is a module, based on the new AC494-T chip that supports popular VoIP signaling protocols such as SIP, H.323 and MGCP. Basic vocoders such as G.711/G.723/G.729, advanced wide band vocoders such as G.722.2 and packet loss robust vocoders such as iLBC can be used to provide superior voice quality. Advanced call control functions such as transfer, call waiting, hold and 3-way conferencing are also supported. Basic data switching or advanced routing between the two data ports can be selected. Configurable web-based management allows fast and easy configuration of the product. Single FXS, dual FXS or FXS+FXO can be easily supported with Legerity’s pin compatible and software compatible VE880 VoicePort devices.
About Legerity
Legerity is the world's most trusted name in voice integrated circuits (ICs) for high-voltage, analog/mixed signal semiconductor and software technologies. We have years of demonstrated expertise in multiple voice technologies, world-class factory and field engineering support with a "high touch" customer philosophy, and consistent, reliable, high volume supply of premium quality IC components. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Legerity supports the needs of a global customer base through proprietary semiconductor technologies, superior manufacturing processes, and more than 650 U.S. and international patents. Visit Legerity on the Web at www.legerity.com.
About Jungo
Jungo Software Technologies is a leading provider of digital home and office networking software. Jungo offers integrated reference designs for home, SOHO and SMB gateways, storage devices, wireless, IP-PBX and VoIP gateways enabling customers to simplify development cycles and provide the most innovative and cost effective home and office networking equipment. Jungo is a privately held company with corporate offices in San Jose, California, sales and support offices in Taiwan, USA and UK and an R&D center in Israel. Founded in 1998, Jungo's investors include Conexant Systems, Infineon Ventures, Intel Communications Fund, Partech International and Telesoft Partners. Find out more at www.jungo.com.
