Message-ID: <15029328.1075857102781.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 02:26:00 -0800 (PST) From: alerts@equityalert.com To: alewis@ect.enron.com Subject: Your News Alert for AMCC Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ANSI_X3.4-1968 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-From: "Equity Alert Center" X-To: "Andrew Lewis" X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \Andrew_Lewis_Dec2000\Notes Folders\Discussion threads X-Origin: Lewis-A X-FileName: alewis.nsf =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D As requested, your News Alert for AMCC follows from EquityAlert.com. To edit/discontinue your alerts please refer to end of message. PLEASE REVIEW THE NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER BELOW =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D= -=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D =3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D Paid Advertisement -=3D-= =3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D- =3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D= -=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D UNDERVALUED Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: MBWM) is one of the nation=01,s fastest growing regional banking organizations. Despite unprecedented asset growth and earnings performance for a new banking organization, Mercantile is currently trading at less than book value and only 10.5 times street estimated 2000 earnings. Click here to learn more: http://205.210.134.51/a1.asp?ID=3D1251aa AOL USERS: copy & paste the link above into your browser. =3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D= -=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D =3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D= -=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D-=3D AMCC First to Enable the Next Generation Multi-Carrier, Transparent Network Architecture With Introduction of 10 Gbps Digital Wrapper and FEC Device=0F=3DAMCC's Hudson is the Industry's First Device to Meet the Rapidl= y=20 Growing Demand for 10 Gbps Digital Wrapper Solutions From the Man, Transport and WD= M Sectors SAN DIEGO, Dec 11, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AM= CC) (Nasdaq:AMCC), a leader in high-bandwidth silicon connectivity solutions fo= r=20 the world's optical networks, today announced the Hudson (S19203), the industry= 's first 10 Gbps silicon device architected to support both the evolving G.709 digital wrapper standard and traditional SONET/SDH infrastructures. The Hudson variable rate, digital wrapper framer/deframer and performance monitor device facilitates the transparent transport of multiple protocols across the network, while aiding interconnection between multiple carriers. Hudson incorporates programmable Forward Error Correction (FEC) for rates u= p=20 to 10.66 Gbps and supports OC-192 transmission standards. The digital wrapper technology provides an extension of the current SONET/SDH infrastructure,= =20 while enhancing both flexibility and transparency across the network. The Hudson easily interfaces with AMCC's 10 Gbps mux/demux devices, SONET/SDH/digital wrapper backplane devices and AMCC's mapping and pointer processing devices= . "The digital wrapper is the next important step for large optical networks = as=20 it incorporates the best features of SONET/SDH while removing some of the rigi= d overhead structure that makes SONET/SDH sub-optimal for an IP-centric, intelligent optical network," said Brent Little, vice president of marketin= g=20 for AMCC. "By using key devices such as Hudson, OEMs will now be able to create= =20 more efficient and interoperable systems without starting from scratch." AMCC's digital wrapper design has already been adopted by most of the major= =20 wide area networking (WAN) equipment manufacturers. The demand for digital wrapp= er products stems from the need in the WAN to transparently transport multiple protocols at 10 Gbps, coupled with the need to efficiently provision bandwi= dth across today's multiple-carrier network. "The Hudson is built for the next-generation multi-carrier transport networ= k architecture and ushers in an efficient and cost-effective means of=20 transporting traffic while extending existing SONET infrastructures," said Ken Prentiss, AMCC's director of marketing for telecom products. "We are seeing=20 unprecedented demand for Hudson across a large customer base due mainly to the device's flexible architecture; customers can wrap, unwrap or monitor traditional SONET/SDH traffic, or wrap and unwrap IP or any other traffic using a singl= e device." The digital wrapper concept involves grouping together a number of existing frames into "super-frames," which can then be more efficiently managed with= a relatively small allocation of overhead-per-byte of data. By aggregating together the provisions for "framing bits" that are already defined for use= by existing time-division multiplexed (TDM) structures, the super-frame concep= t allows for the implementation of an intelligent operation, administration a= nd maintenance (OAM) capability without materially expanding the amount of dat= a currently being transmitted. This creative use of available control bits al= so allows FEC functions to be very efficiently incorporated within the digital wrapper definition without a significant net increase in overall bandwidth usage. The Hudson's core logic runs on a 1.8V power supply and features two input = and two output ports, which are configurable in many ways. Figure 1 shows a=20 typical network application supporting a single data stream with dual redundant inp= ut and output lines. The input and output ports can be configured as a dual redundant I/O on a single data stream for protection switching or as two completely independent data streams for duplex operation. Either input port= =20 can be directly connected to either output port for loopback testing. The Hudson provides full digital wrapper performance monitoring and feature= s Optical Channel Overhead (OCh-OH) insertion and extraction, which are independently controllable. All 64 OCh-OH bytes in a superframe are=20 programmable in function and are available for insertion from and drop to FPGA or microprocessor. Data entering and leaving the Hudson device can be optional= ly differentially decoded and encoded, deframed and framed, descrambled and scrambled, and decoded and encoded with FEC information. In addition, SONET= =20 data can optionally be performance monitored for integrity, alarms, and trace messages. Pricing and Availability The Hudson (S19203), packaged in a 624-pin CBGA, will be sampling to=20 development partners in December with volume production commencing in Q2 2001. AMCC=20 solution set pricing can be obtained from the company by calling 800/755-AMCC (800/755-2622). About AMCC AMCC designs, develops, manufactures, and markets high-performance, high-bandwidth silicon solutions for the world's optical networks. AMCC=20 utilizes a combination of high-frequency analog, mixed-signal and digital design expertise coupled with system-level knowledge and multiple silicon process technologies to offer integrated circuit products that enable the transport= of voice and data over fiber optic networks. The company's system solution portfolio includes PMD, PHY, framer/mapper, network processor, traffic management and switch fabric devices that address the high-performance need= s=20 of the evolving intelligent optical network. AMCC's corporate headquarters and wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Diego. Sales and engineerin= g offices are located throughout the world. AMCC Forward Looking Statements The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historic= al are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 19= 34. Such forward-looking statements including statements relating to new produc= ts derived from the relationship are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the risk that such products would not be successfu= lly developed or achieve market acceptance, as well as the other risks and uncertainties set forth in the "Factors That May Affect Future Results"=20 detailed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 20= 00, and in other filings of the company and MMC Networks with the Securities an= d Exchange Commission. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of th= e date hereof and AMCC does not assume any obligation to update the reasons w= hy actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Product photos, datasheets and application notes are available upon request= . AMCC is a registered trademark of Applied Micro Circuits Corp. Note: A Photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.121100/bb8 CONTACT: Applied Micro Circuits Corp., San Diego Bill Berridge, 858/535-4260 billb@amcc.com or Mary Pund, 858/535-6523 maryp@amcc.com or The Ardell Group Karina Wollesen, 650/569-3806 karina@ardellgroup.com URL: http://www.businesswire.com Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. Copyright (C) 2000 Business Wire. All rights reserved. -0- KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS HARDWARE NETWORKING SOFTWARE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PHOTO PHOTOWIRE PHOTO: bb8 ****************** TO EDIT YOUR EQUITY ALERTS ******************** To unsubscribe or edit your alerts, visit http://www.equityalert.com/alerts.asp?uid=3Dalewis34&xid=3D40352 ****************************************************************** ***IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER REGARDING THIS COURTESY EMAIL** At your request, as a subscriber to our service, this email alert is being sent to you as a courtesy and is for information purposes only. We are a financial news re-distributor. We are not an investment advisory and do not purport to tell or suggest which companies you should monitor or which securities you should purchase or sell. In addition to the information regarding the company you are monitoring (the =01&Monitored Company=018), this email contains an advertisement describing a product, service or company for which we received a fee, at our normal advertising rates of $55 per 1,000 e- mails (subject to volume and other discounts), from the advertising company. In addition, not withstanding our policy of prohibiting employees from buying or selling securities of an advertising company for a period of 20 days following dissemination of the advertisement, we may not be able to effectively monitor our employees to ensure compliance with the same. Consequently, there may be sales and/or purchases of such securities by our employees prior to, during and immediately following the dissemination of the advertisement. Please note that (1) this email may not contain the full text of the press release issued by, or the research or other reports regarding, the Monitored Company; and (2) the text of the advertisement, the press release and/or reports were obtained from third party sources and were not written, generated or edited by us; accordingly, we make no representations or give any assurance as to the accuracy or completeness, nor have we conducted any independent investigations of, the disclosures regarding the subject matter of such releases and reports. Please note that links to the advertising company and/or Monitored Company are provided for your convenience. We assume no obligation for the content of such sites. All information contained herein should be independently verified by you with the advertising company or with Monitored Company or any other sources you prefer. [THIS IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO, THE =01&EQUITYALERT SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT AND DISCLAIMER.=018 PLEASE VISIT http://www.equityalert.com/home/disclaim.asp FOR ACCESS TO OUR COMPLETE DISCLAIMER] ******************************************************************