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News Release from: Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) | Subject: TNETC405 cable modem reference design
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 15 June 2001
Reference design for DOCSIS 1.1 cable
modems
Recognising the need for a cost-effective data cable modem solution, Texas Instruments has announced its new low cost cable modem reference design, the TNETC405.
Recognising the need for a cost-effective data cable modem solution, Texas Instruments has announced its new low cost cable modem reference design, the TNETC405 TI has built on its industry-leading DOCSIS hardware and software technology and systems expertise to deliver a complete reference design solution that enables manufactures to speed time to market
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Several major cable modem OEMs, including Toshiba, Correlant and other key customers will use the TNETC405 reference design as a basis to develop cost effective data cable modems for CableLabs certifications this year.
TI's TNETC405 reference design solution offers complete data over cable service interface specification (DOCSIS) 1.1-ready hardware and software, flexible residential distribution peripherals and a communications processor.
TI's technology leadership allows manufacturers a scalable solution that allows them to get to market quickly with products that meet the growing demand for digital services over cable.
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"The TI modem platform offers us a robust solution.
The combination of TI and Correlant's technical expertise allows us to deliver cost-effective and timely data cable modem solutions while focusing our resources on the growing demands of our customers", said Harold Tuan, CEO of Correlant.
"TI's silicon is proven, allowing us to take our systems to CableLabs with confidence, knowing that the core technology has passed DOCSIS certification".
Another benefit of the TNETC405 reference design also enables customers to differentiate their products with value-added features.
These can be done through TI's unique DOCSIS software API architecture and modular hardware design.
"TI's solution is based on proven technology and the best DOCSIS1.1 software the industry has to offer", said Fred Berry, Vice-President, General Manager, Toshiba Network Products Division.
"We strongly believe that the TNETC405 based solution will be the leader of data cable solutions".
"TI's TNETC405 solution allows manufacturers such as Toshiba, Correlant and other customers the opportunity to focus on their customers while TI's system expertise provides a complete DOCSIS 1.1 certifiable data solution", said Sandeep Kumar, TI Cable Broadband Communications General Manager.
"Customers using TI's certified DOCSIS software can devote critical engineering time and resources to develop code that adds value by differentiating their products".
The new solution builds upon TI's award-winning data cable modem offerings.
It features DOCSIS 1.1, the TNETC4305 communications processor, the TNETC4042A integrated DOCSIS physical layer (PHY) and media access controller (MAC).
The TNETC405 solution is currently available, and the TNETC4305, TNETC4042A and DOCSIS1.1 software bundle is sampling now, with volume production expected in 3Q2001.
The TNETC4305, TNETC4042A and DOCSIS 1.1 will be offered for suggested resale price of $26 each in quantities of 100,000.
TI offers one stop data cable modem shopping solutions for DOCSIS1.1 hardware and software.
TI has developed a full-range of customer support tools for the TNETC405 solution including application notes, production files and board support package (BSP).
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