TraceSpan Launches ADSL2+ Analyzer For R&D and Lab Engineers; Industry’s first non-intrusive performance-analysis analyzer solution for ADSL2+/ADSL2/ADSL interoperability testing

TraceSpan(TM) Communications, a provider of broadband monitoring solutions, announced the release of its latest test equipment for ADSL2+ multi-layer analyzer. Leveraging patent-pending technology, DSL Xpert(TM) 2208A breaks new ground as the industry’s only non-intrusive performance-analysis solution for ADSL2+ / ADSL2 and ADSL products. DSL Xpert(TM) accelerates time to market and return on investment by cutting significant time from the development, deployment, debugging and interoperability verification of ADSL equipment.

DSL Xpert(TM) is an easy-to-use modular tool designed for R&D and laboratory engineers engaged in the deployment of ADSL2+ / ADSL2 and ADSL standard-compliant solutions. The innovative DSL Xpert(TM) analyzer verifies the interoperability of ADSL products offered by different vendors, and compares the performance of any combination of CO (central office) and customer-side modems (CPE). DSL Xpert(TM) is a powerful solution for service providers (telcos and CLECS), next-generation ADSL2+ equipment (e.g. DSLAM, DLC, modem, router/gateway) manufacturers, and technology and chipset developers.

“We are proud to announce the Launch of our newest DSL Xpert(TM) 2208A analyzer — our vendor-independent solution for ADSL interoperability testing,” said Dr. Hanan Herzberg, TraceSpan founder and CEO. “DSL Xpert(TM) 2208A is a PC-controlled hardware solution with a user-friendly GUI that presents multi-layer information in convenient displays. Using DSL Xpert(TM), lab personnel can quickly and easily verify compliance to standards and performance of ADSL2+ / ADSL2 and ADSL products, leading to rapid system deployment.”

DSL Xpert(TM) gives a complete and accurate analysis of ADSL product performance and interoperability without affecting data transfer between transceivers. With its unique multi-layer probing capability, DSL Xpert(TM) focuses on the physical layer and provides comprehensive analysis of data in different forms (e.g. analog samples, bits and sequences). DSL Xpert(TM) simultaneously presents downstream and upstream data and the connection between the two.

DSL Xpert(TM) 2208A for ADSL2+ is immediately available for orders. TraceSpan will demonstrate DSL Xpert(TM) 2208A at SUPERCOMM in Chicago, Illinois on June 22-24, 2004, North Hall (Hall B) Booth #13320.

About TraceSpan

TraceSpan(TM) Communications develops and manufactures innovative broadband monitoring solutions. Empowered by patent-pending breakthrough technology, TraceSpan’s performance analysis (Access) and information monitoring (LI) products enable non-intrusive monitoring of data in broadband networks. The DSL Xpert(TM) multi-layer analyzer, TraceSpan’s flagship product, is the industry’s first non-intrusive analyzer for vendor-independent testing of ADSL2+ / ADSL2 and ADSL networks. Highly flexible and easy to use, TraceSpan products deliver significant cost savings, faster time to market, and rapid return on investment. A US company with R&D operation in Israel established in 2002, TraceSpan has received strategic financing from a major player in the telecom testing equipment market. For more information about TraceSpan, visit the company web site at http://www.tracespan.com .