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Interphase Corporation (NASDAQ: INPH) delivers solutions for LTE and WiMAX, interworking gateways, packet processing, network connectivity, and security for key applications for the communications and enterprise markets. The company also offers a comprehensive portfolio of desktop virtualization solutions. Founded in 1974, Interphase provides expert engineering design and electronics manufacturing services, in addition to its commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product portfolio. Interphase is headquartered in Plano, Texas, with sales offices in the United States and Europe. Clients include Alcatel-Lucent, Emerson Network Power, Fujitsu Ltd., Genband, Hewlett Packard, ip.access, Samsung, and Sun Microsystems.
For more information about the desktop virtualization portfolio, visit www.myclouDevice.com.
Solutions
Interphase COTS solutions function as building blocks and subsystems in the following applications. These well-established solutions have a long track record of successful deployment. Custom solutions are also available in these areas and more.
- 2G/3G Wireless
- 4G/LTE/WiMAX
- Broadband
- Enterprise
- Femtocell
- Internet
- Monitor & Test
- NGN/IMS/IP Networks
- PSTN
- Security
- User Servers
Products by Category
- Connectivity (I/O, SS7, ATM, GE, etc.)
- ATM-IP Interworking Gateways
- Packet Processing
- LTE & WiMAX
- Security
- Software
Connectivity
Interphase has played a role in this realm of the converged communications network for 35 years, developing a broad portfolio of best-in-class “Commercial off the Shelf” or COTS connectivity solutions that we can customize to meet exact customer requirements. Interphase offers both Network Interface Controller (NIC) and intelligent communications controller connectivity solutions across a variety of connectivity types (T1/E1/J1, SONET / SDH, ATM, IP) and form factors. We are particularly well known for our SS7 and ATM solutions, which lead their market sectors.
Intelligent Multiprotocol Communications Controllers - ATM, SS7 & Other Protocols
Interphase intelligent multiprotocol communications controllers come ready off-the-shelf for a variety of physical connection types. These T1/E1/J1 controllers include the software stacks and development tools you need to jump forward in the development cycle with confidence. They are the market-leading brand of network adapters for signaling and include on-board support for multiple network protocols (may vary per controller):
iSPAN 3640 AdvancedMC™ High-Performance Multiprotocol T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller
Quad or Octal Port Multiprotocol Controller for SS7 and Media Applications on AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA Platforms
iSPAN 3639 AdvancedMC™ Multiprotocol T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller
Quad or Octal Port Multiprotocol Controller for Signaling and Media Applications on AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA platforms
iSPAN 5639 PCI Express Multiprotocol T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller
Quad/Octal Port Connectivity for Signaling and Media Applications
iSPAN 5639E PCI Express Multiprotocol T1/E1/J1 Media Interface Controller
Octal Port Network Interface with Echo Cancellation for Media and Signaling Applications
iSPAN 5539 PCI Multiprotocol T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller
Intelligent, high performance T1/E1/J1 line interface solution for next generation telecom applications based on the PCI architecture
iSPAN 5539F PCI Multiprotocol T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller
Intelligent, high performance T1/E1/J1 line interface solution for next generation telecom applications based on the PCI architecture
iSPAN 4538 PMC Multiprotocol T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller
Multiprotocol Interworking Technology for Network Migration & Future-Proofing NGN
iSPAN 4539 PMC Multiprotocol T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller
Multiprotocol Interworking Technology for Network Migration & Future-Proofing NGN
Network Interface Controllers (NICs) - ATM & Gigabit Ethernet (GE)
Interphase network interface controllers (NICs) come ready off-the-shelf for a variety of physical connection types.
OC-3/STM-1 ATM NICs
These NIC cards meet the needs of the a variety of applications, including IP Switching and Routing, Internet connections, and other applications that require the Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees provided by ATM.
iSPAN 3676 AdvancedMC OC-3/STM-1 ATM Interface Card
Multiprotocol interworking technology for network migration and future-proofing next generation networks
Ethernet NICs
These Ethernet NIC cards provide the highest levels of overall system performance while conserving valuable slots in space constrained equipment.
SlotOptimizer 564GL PCI Express Quad-Port Ethernet Adapter
Broadcom®-Based Quad-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity from a single PCI Express slot
SlotOptimizer 564GB PCI Express Quad-Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Maximize server communications I/O for your Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks
Interworking Gateways
Interphase offers two versions standalone gateway that are specifically built for Convergence, Wireless, and Multimedia applications, such as specialized resource points (SRP), messaging servers, multimedia servers, voice portals, NGN IP media servers, IP PBXs / contact centers, SMS/MMS Centres (SMSC), and HMP applications.
The iNAV 9200 family of standalone 1 rack-unit products provides high-performance, cost-effective access for routing, bridging and enhanced service offerings. Supporting T1/E1, OC3, OC12 and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, the iNAV 9200 product family enables rapid deployment and scalable growth.
iNAV 9200 Broadband ATM-to-IP Access Gateway
Application-ready, multimillion packet processing per second and pre-developed interworking for ATM to Ethernet Bridging and IP Routing
iNAV 9200 Media TDM-IP Media Interface
Gateway functionality for 240 or 480 channels of TDM Voice over T1/E1/J interfaces to RTP streaming over IP. Ideal for integrating TDM Voice into IMS Media Servers
iSPAN 3650 AdvancedMC™ High Performance ATM-IP Interworking Card
Quad OC-3c/STM-1 Gateway Module for xTCA Platforms
iSPAN 3632 AdvancedMC™ Quad-Port Channelized OC-3/STM-1 TDM-IP Interface Processor
Breakthrough features and channel density TDM-IP processing for next-gen media gateways, base station controllers, and radio network controllers
LTE & WiMAX
Interphase LTE-capable products suitable for use in an eNodeB (Baseband, Control, and Network), EPC Offload Engines (Serving Gateway, Packet Data Network Gateway, Mobility Management Entity), and LTE Signaling Node include:
iSPAN 36701 – Wireless Base Station AMC for LTE and WiMAX
Interphase offers an initial basestation on a card module based on the innovative Mindspeed Transcede™ 4020 System on a Chip (SoC) processor, with an industry-leading level of integration. The Transcede 4020 integrates the base station control, baseband PHY, and the radio interface into a single package, enabling a highly scalable, cost-effective module, which also includes API-level software. This initial Interphase module, called the iSPAN 36701, can be used as a convenient lab model, for standards-based deployment, and as a starting point for a custom solution.
Interphase eNodeB Development System
Turnkey High Performance for eNodeB Application Development
The Interphase eNodeB Development System speeds equipment manufacturer LTE eNodeB development time with its COTS-based, pre-integrated LTE base station and EPC simulator. This development system significantly reduces development efforts and timeline and can be used for lab trials while the final hardware and software customization is completed.
Interphase 4GWireless Base Station Module
A powerful, application-ready, custom form factor base station module, designed to the unique specifications for your wireless baseband application. This module will help you quickly move your highly scalable, cost-effective application to market.
iSPAN 36CA – Quad SFP GE with Cavium OCTEON 58xx AMC
Can be used for augmenting the processing capability of the wireless base station.
iSPAN 36MC2 Single/Dual SFP+ 10 GE with Cavium OCTEON 56xx AMC
Can be used for augmenting the processing capacity of the wireless base station.
Packet Processing
Interphase offers a family of wire-speed packet processing cards for use in many packet processing applications such as the delivery of broadband services in the 3G Wireless, Voice Over IP (VoIP), and IMS network infrastructure. These iSPAN packet processors are extremely versatile and provide the functionality necessary for migrating to next-generation infrastructures and converged networks. They are ideal for designing into wireless network elements such as node-B/RNCs, media servers, line-rate encryption and security functions, VoIP, stateful protocol identification, edge/access routers, and deep packet inspection (DPI) uses such as policy enforcement applications.
iSPAN 36CA OCTEON Plus AdvancedMC Packet Processor Card
High Performance Packet Processing for Broadband Networks
iSPAN 36MC1 GE RJ45 OCTEON Packet Processor AMC
Mid-Size and Full-Size AdvancedMC solutions based on Cavium OCTEON Plus (56xx) processors
iSPAN 36MC2 10 GE OCTEON Packet Processor AMC
Mid-Size and Full-Size AdvancedMC solutions based on Cavium OCTEON Plus (56xx) processors with configurations for 1x or 2 x 10 GE SFP+ interfaces
iSPAN 55MC8 Quad SFP GE to PCI-x Packet Processor
High Performance Multicore Pack Processing Engine
iSPAN 56MC2 10 GE OCTEON Packet Processor
High Performance Multicore Packet Processing Engine
Security
Interphase offers Cavium Networks OCTEON™ multicore processor-based packet accelerator cards that ideal for security processing in a variety of form factors:
AdvancedMC™
PCI-X
PCI-Express
Software
The Interphase iWARE Software Development Suite offers developers robust development tools for seamless integration and applications development. Elements include embedded protocol support for multiple protocols, base drivers for the selected operating system, configuration and diagnostic utilities, and sample programs, Interphase iWARE reduces software development time and facilitates faster time to market. iWARE conforms to specific Interphase hardware solutions.
Engineering Design Services
Interphase offers expertise and flexibility to provide equipment manufacturers with a wide range of Engineering Design Services. The resulting benefits to equipment manufacturers include the ability get to market more quickly with robust systems while at the same time preserving existing R&D investments and reducing costs. These Engineering Design Services can be used alone or in conjunction with our Contract Manufacturing for turnkey concept to production service. Interphase experience includes:
- Schematic capture, board layout & design
- COTS customization
- Wireless technologies (base station and core networks)
- Internet access technologies
- Converged next generation networks technologies
- A wide variety of protocols and protocol interworking (ATM, SS7, IP, etc.)
- Embedded software integration
- Driver development
- Form factors: ATCA , AMC, PCI-X, PCIe, PMC, VMX, appliances, and custom
- Processors: Cavium, Wintegra, Mindspeed, Freescale, Broadcom, Hifn, Intel, Xilinx
Electronics Contract Manufacturing
These Electronics Contract Manufacturing Services can be used alone or in conjunction with our Engineering Design Services for a turnkey solution. Ideal for high-mix, low- to mid-volume production, Contract Manufacturing capabilities include:
- State-of-the-art equipment for high-density, small form factor SMT assembly and rework
- ISO-9000:2000 & TL-9000 H R4.0 Certified and ISO 14001:2004 Certified
- Rapid prototype assembly
- Micro-BGA placement and rework capable
- Lead-based and lead-free assembly; WEEE compliant
- Extended test capability
- Custom packaging; RoHS compliant
- Component acquisition & inventory management
- Continuous improvement processes
- Designated project management

