Lucent Technologies Introduces Revolutionary "G.Everything" Modem Chip Set

Strategic Insights -

Lucent Technologies, the world leader in communications semiconductors, has made a groundbreaking announcement by introducing a three-in-one, "G.everything" modem chip set that can enable multiple high-speed Internet services using only one chip set and one telephone line. This innovative solution, known as WildWire, is a game-changer in the industry, allowing personal computers and retail "standalone" modems to access V.90 56 kilobit per second analog services, ADSL "Lite" services (1.5 megabits per second), and ADSL "Full Rate" services (up to 8 Mbps) without the need for separate circuit boards or network interface cards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lucent's WildWire solution uses a single DSP-based chip set and circuit board to enable multiple high-speed Internet services, reducing overall electronics costs.
  • The "G.everything" modem chip set supports V.90 56 kilobit per second analog services, ADSL "Lite" services (1.5 megabits per second), and ADSL "Full Rate" services (up to 8 Mbps) using the same chip set.
  • Lucent is the world leader in communications semiconductors and the number-one seller of modem chips for modem-equipped notebook PCs.
  • The company's ADSL chip customers include Compaq, Dell, HP, and Samsung.
  • The "G.everything" modem chip set is priced at $39 in quantities of 100,000 units.
  • Lucent's solution conforms to the International Telecommunications Union's G.Lite, G.dmt, and V.90 standards, as well as the American National Standards Institute's T1E1.413 Issue 2 protocol.
  • The WildWire solution eliminates the need for multiple circuit boards in a PC and minimizes the number of phone line connections.
  • Lucent's offering enhances its broad family of WildWire ADSL modem chip offerings.

Statistics:

  • 56 kilobit per second: the speed of the V.90 analog service enabled by Lucent's "G.everything" modem chip set.
  • 1.5 megabits per second: the speed of the ADSL "Lite" service enabled by Lucent's WildWire solution.
  • 8 megabits per second: the maximum speed of the ADSL "Full Rate" service enabled by Lucent's "G.everything" modem chip set.
  • $39: the price of the "G.everything" modem chip set in quantities of 100,000 units.
  • 100,000: the quantity for which the "G.everything" modem chip set is priced at $39.

Sources:

  • M2 PressWIRE, "Lucent Technologies: Lucent Technologies introduces three-in-one, 'G.everything' modem chip set for driving multiple high-speed Internet services" (April 5, 2000)
  • Lucent Technologies press release, "Lucent Technologies Introduces Revolutionary 'G.everything' Modem Chip Set" (April 5, 2000)