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News Release from: Tensilica | Subject: Xtensa
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 29 November 2007
Configurable processor to control
powerline chips
Design of Systems on Silicon will use the Xtensa configurable processor as a controller in a 200Mbit/s powerline chipset.
Design of Systems on Silicon (DS2) has licensed Tensilica's Xtensa configurable processor to use as a controller in a 200Mbit/s powerline chipset This chipset enables broadband and networking in homes over power lines, coaxial cable and telephone wire
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 Mar 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We needed a supplier we could depend on, and we were very impressed with Tensilica's support for their products", says Mayte Bacete, Operations Director, DS2.
"The Xtensa configurable processor gives us the right mix of performance and low power that we need for these chip designs".
"As a leader in broadband powerline communications, DS2 is doing some very innovative design work for every segment of the network, from the most performance demanding backhaul optical switch to the most cost-sensitive home networking PLC appliance", says Steve Roddy, Tensilica's Vice President of Marketing.
"We're excited that our Xtensa processor was chosen as the controller for these chip designs".
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