AboCom Systems Chooses Virata Technology for New ADSL Products

Strategic Insights -

AboCom Systems Inc., a Taiwanese company specializing in LAN and WAN communications, has selected Virata technology to develop a new line of asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) products. The collaboration will leverage Virata's Helium semiconductor and software, enabling AboCom to create high-performance ADSL products at an attractive price for home and small-business users. This partnership marks a significant expansion for AboCom into dynamic new markets, driven by Virata's tightly integrated hardware and software.

Key Takeaways:

  • AboCom will use Virata's Helium semiconductor and related software in its new line of universal serial bus (USB) ADSL modems.
  • Virata's Helium is a low-cost, physical layer (PHY)-neutral communications processor providing high-speed Internet access capability for single- and multiple-user endpoint devices.
  • AboCom's new line of ADSL products will include the UAD100, UAD600, and AR1000.
  • The UAD100 is a USB G.Lite (G992.2) modem, the UAD600 is a full-rate ADSL (G.992.1) modem with USB plug and play for G.Lite, and the AR1000 is an ADSL router for SOHO applications.
  • AboCom has a strong track record of innovation and market leadership, and Virata's technology is helping them expand into new areas.

Statistics:

  • AboCom was the first Taiwan company to introduce the PCMCIA ISDN TA to the global market (Source: AboCom).
  • AboCom has a highly automated manufacturing process that requires only one operator per production line (Source: AboCom).
  • Virata was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California (Source: Virata).

Sources:

  • "AboCom Systems Inc. Selects Virata Technology" (AboCom press release, Oct. 4, 1998).
  • "Virata Delivers Integrated Semiconductors and Communications Software" (Virata press release, no date).
  • AboCom website (www.abocom.com.tw).
  • Virata website (www.virata.com).