Conexant Systems Introduces Industry's First Complete Cable-Modem Reference Design

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Conexant Systems, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions for communications electronics, has introduced the industry's first complete cable-modem reference design. This breakthrough design, aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of deploying cable modem technology, will enable PC manufacturers to install cable modems directly into personal computers. The design, known as the InfoSurge(TM) CX9440CM, includes all the necessary hardware, software, and documentation for creating a complete cable modem product.

Key Takeaways:

  • The InfoSurge(TM) CX9440CM cable-modem reference design is the first of its kind to use a PCI interface, allowing PC OEMs to attach their cable modem products directly to the PC's internal PCI bus.
  • The design incorporates Conexant's CN9414 single-chip programmable cable modem device, which offers the industry's highest level of integration and flexibility to meet worldwide cable modem standards.
  • Customers for the CN9414 include Zoom Telephonics and GVC Corp., which have announced that they are using the CN9414 in the industry's first PCI cable modem products to receive certification from CableLabs.
  • The CX9440CM reference design includes a comprehensive suite of drivers, applications, and operating system codes, as well as key application software above the TCP/IP stack for critical cable-modem functions.
  • The design is available immediately and is priced starting at $50,000.

Statistics:

  • The industry's first cable modems using Conexant's PCI reference design were recently certified by Cable Television Laboratories Inc. (CableLabs(R)).
  • Conexant's revenue run-rate is approximately $2 billion per year, making it the world's largest independent company focused exclusively on providing semiconductor solutions for communications electronics.
  • The company addresses the convergence of PCs with consumer entertainment products, including cable and wireless modems, IP telephony products, digital set-top boxes, and digital broadcast and video solutions for personal computing appliances.

Sources:

  • Business Editors & High-Tech Writers, "Conexant Systems Introduces Industry's First Complete Cable-Modem Reference Design", Aug. 2, 2000
  • Conexant Systems, Inc., "InfoSurge(TM) CX9440CM Cable-Modem Reference Design"
  • Cable Television Laboratories Inc. (CableLabs(R)) certification
  • Zoom Telephonics
  • GVC Corp.