1. Metcalfe seeks peace between warring comms camps Explore EETimes.com (Feb 1 2013) MEF , Business Ethernet , Metro Ethernet Bob Metcalfe is trying to avert the next big war in the communications industry. Specifically, he is trying to get two competing sides of the debate over software-defined networks to form an alliance. Metcalfe recently hosted a dinner between MEF chairman Nan Chen and ONF chair Dan Pitt. He also gave a speech encouraging MEF to embrace SDN and the two to forge an alliance. (Read Full Article)

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2. Tips and Tricks -- Honing Ethernet for new prioritization, timing duties using the Vitesse Serval switch Explore EETimes.com (Dec 22 2011) Other The advent of end-to-end Ethernet in the public network would seem to simplify the job for the OEM designing equipment for the enterprise. However, sending out an Ethernet packet to do an isochronous circuit job is not always as simple as might be anticipated. (Read Full Article)

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3. Broadcom rolls Carrier Ethernet timing chips Explore EETimes.com (Dec 9 2010) Middle Mile , Mobile Backhaul IEEE 1588v2 is critical for Carrier Ethernet mobile backhaul transport, where packet timing and synchronization is required to ensure reliable operation and handoff ...and more » (Read Full Article)

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4. Xelerated extends 100GE broadband reach Explore EETimes.com (Aug 24 2010) Business Ethernet , Metro Ethernet , Mobile Backhaul On the heels of extending its HX family of network processor units to accommodate 100 Gbit/s of Ethernet traffic Xelerated is now sampling its AX family of programmable Ethernet switches. (Read Full Article)

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5. AMCC buys Carrier Ethernet and OTN chip company Explore EETimes.com (Aug 18 2010) Business Ethernet The acquisition of Tpack, a provider of silicon intellectual property (IP) for mapping and switching functions to leading telecom and networking equipment suppliers, will enable AppliedMicro to expand its presence in the optical transport network (OTN) and Carrier Ethernet markets. (Read Full Article)

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6. Xelerated samples 100 Gbit/s wirespeed network processor Explore EETimes.com (Jul 2 2010) Business Ethernet , Metro Ethernet According to the company, the HX family of NPUs constitutes a break-through of speed and integration. It integrates Ethernet MACs, programmable switching and advanced traffic management for the delivery of fine-granular Quality of Service (QoS). The result is a single-chip solution with superior service density, enabling system vendors to design products for more advanced Carrier Ethernet and IP services. (Read Full Article)

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7. MIPS goes inside Sprit Nextel's first 4G phone Explore EETimes.com (Mar 18 2010) Middle Mile MIPS Technologies is dipping its toe in the mobile handset chip market heavily dominated by ARM, through Sprint Nextel, which will launch its first WiMAX (4G) phone next week at the CTIA show. (Read Full Article)

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