Samsung's InfoRanger Cable Modem Receives CableLabs Certification

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Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. today announced that Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs(R)) has awarded CableLabs Certified(TM) status to the InfoRanger(TM) SCM-110R, Samsung's single-chip cable modem. This certification is the second for a data cable modem from Samsung, following the certification of the InfoRanger SCM-100R, a three-chip solution, in June 1999. The single-chip modem is expected to increase North American shipments and secure retail agreements with cable operators and retail outlets across the United States.

Key Takeaways:

  • Samsung's InfoRanger SCM-110R, a single-chip cable modem, received CableLabs Certified status, the second such certification for a data cable modem from Samsung.
  • The certification was awarded by Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs(R)), ensuring the modem's compliance with the DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) standard.
  • Samsung shipped 150,000 InfoRanger modems from January to April 2000, up from 180,000 for the entire year of 1999.
  • The company expects North American sales to increase rapidly, driven by the demand for single-chip, CableLabs-certified modems.
  • Samsung's Broadband Network Terminal division, based in San Jose, California, is dedicated to meeting the needs of the cable industry.
  • The company's strong brand name and global presence will enable it to solidify deals with major retail outlets across the United States.
  • Samsung has a manufacturing capacity to produce 100,000 modems in a single month and has the manpower to increase production quickly as demand increases.

Statistics:

  • 150,000 InfoRanger modems were shipped by Samsung from January to April 2000.
  • The total semiconductor market is expected to increase to $22.8 billion in 2019 (Source: Samsung).
  • Samsung has a strong global presence, operating in more than 60 countries.
  • The Seoul, Korea-based Samsung Group is the 14th largest company in the world (Source: Samsung).

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. Receives CableLabs Certification For Its InfoRanger SCM-110R Cable Modem."
  • Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc., Press Release, "Samsung Receives CableLabs Certification for InfoRanger SCM-110R Cable Modem."
  • CableLabs, "CableLabs Certified" webpage.