SiTel technology incorporated in world's first single chip ADSL2 / IAD
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SiTel Semiconductor's DECT / CAT-iq technology has been integrated into Broadcom's single chip integrated access device (iad). The device is described as the first of its kind to offer adsl2+ broadband internet, 802.11n wireless connectivity gigabit Ethernet switching, digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (dect) and voice over ip (voip).
It features a DECT CAT-iq core from SiTel that supports dect, dect6.0 and CAT-iq.
The single chip iad solution is the second collaboration between SiTel and Broadcom, following the joint development of iad reference designs based on Broadcom's digital subscriber line (xdsl) gateway chipsets and SiTel's DECT / CAT-iq solutions.
The new single chip device has been designed to allow OEMs to reduce component count, size, power and cost.
Marius Bouman, product marketing manager of SiTel, said: "Offering ultra low power consumption and low cost, DECT is a proven technology for reliable, long range wireless connectivity. When you factor in the extra functionality CAT-iq enables, like increased bandwidth for high definition sound and streaming wireless music, it's an ideal match for IADs. By working with Broadcom, one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor manufacturers, we aim to bring this exciting possibility to the widest market possible."
