Conexant Launches First in a Family of 802.11 Wi-Fi Chipsets.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.051203/bb2 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2003 Company Now Offers World's Most Comprehensive Combined Broadband/WLAN Semiconductor Solution Portfolio Conexant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNXT), a worldwide leader in semiconductor system solutions for communications applications, today announced the availability of an IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.11b-compliant wireless local area network (WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network ) baseband processor with an integrated medium access controller (MAC). The CX85410 is the first device in a family of 802.11-based semiconductor solutions. Available today, the CX85410 is offered as a standalone device, or in conjunction with Conexant's home network processor, asymmetric digital subscriber line (communications, protocol) Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line - (ADSL, or Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Loop) A form of Digital Subscriber Line in which the bandwidth available for downstream connection is significantly larger then for upstream. (ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ) and cable modem semiconductor system solutions. "By combining a chip based on the most popular wireless LAN networking technology with our outstanding portfolio of broadband semiconductor solutions, we can deliver on the vision of speed, convenience and shared, ubiquitous Internet access anywhere within the broadband digital home or workplace," said Peter Kempf, vice president of Conexant's Wireless Data and Networking Components business. "We have extended this flexibility to our customers as well by providing them with a device that is compatible with multiple radio interfaces, which allows them to work with the RF vendor of their choice. Further, with the addition of an 802.11 chip that is in volume production, we can now offer manufacturers a single, proven source for their broadband and wireless LAN communications semiconductor needs." The CX85410 features a flexible radio interface with automatic gain control (AGC) that supports multiple 2.4 GHz radios. Antenna diversity, which allows for multiple antennas in a system, is supported by continually monitoring and selecting the antenna with the strongest signal. Data rates up to 11 megabits per second (unit) megabits per second - (Mbps, Mb/s) Millions of bits per second. A unit of data rate. 1 Mb/s = 1,000,000 bits per second (not 1,048,576). E.g. Ethernet can carry 10 Mbps. (Mbps) are supported, and the device is compatible with existing IEEE 802.11b modulation schemes. The new chip includes a variety of features that help lower overall system manufacturing costs. For example, on-chip static random access memory Static random access memory (SRAM) is a type of semiconductor memory. The word "static" indicates that the memory retains its contents as long as power remains applied, unlike dynamic RAM (DRAM) that needs to be periodically refreshed (nevertheless, SRAM should not be confused with (SRAM) eliminates the need for external memory, which reduces bill-of-materials cost and board layout space. In addition, the CX85410 has been designed to provide WLAN system manufacturers with a cost-effective and highly secure silicon solution. The device includes on-chip support for industry security standards including the Wired Equivalent Privacy Wired Equivalent Privacy or Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) is a scheme to secure IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. It is part of the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standard. (WEP) 64- and 128-bit standard, Wi-Fi Protected Access (networking, security) Wi-Fi Protected Access - (WPA) A security scheme for wireless networks, developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). (TM) (WPA WPA: see Work Projects Administration. WPA in full Works Progress Administration later (1939–43) Work Projects Administration U.S. work program for the unemployed. ) and the full IEEE 802.11i standard, which is expected to be ratified next year. For manufacturers of network interface cards, a variety of host interfaces are supported including PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). 2.2 and 2.3, MiniPCI and 32-bit CardBus. Reference designs for MiniPCI and CardBus are also available, enabling original device and equipment manufacturers to minimize application design time and costs, and accelerate product time-to-market. Pricing and Availability The CX85410 is packaged in a compact 12mm x 12mm 160-pin fine pitch ball grid array “BGA” redirects here. For other uses, see BGA (disambiguation). A ball grid array (BGA) is a type of surface-mount packaging used for integrated circuits. (FPBGA FPBGA Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array ). The device is in production now, and is priced at $8 in quantities of 10,000. About Conexant Conexant Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in semiconductor system solutions for communications applications, leverages its expertise in mixed-signal processing to deliver integrated systems and semiconductor products through two separate businesses. The Broadband Communications business develops and delivers integrated semiconductor solutions that enable digital entertainment and information networks for the home and small office. Its product portfolio includes the building blocks required for bridging cable, satellite, and terrestrial data and digital video networks. Mindspeed Technologies(TM), the company's Internet infrastructure business, designs, develops and sells semiconductor networking solutions for communications applications in enterprise, access, metropolitan and wide area networks. Conexant is headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif. To learn more, visit us at www.conexant.com or www.mindspeed.com. Safe Harbor Statement This news release contains statements relating to future results of Conexant (including certain projections and business trends) that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and the markets addressed by the company's and its customers' products; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; successful development of new products; the timing of new product introductions; the availability of manufacturing capacity; pricing pressures and other competitive factors; changes in product mix; product obsolescence; the ability to develop and implement new technologies and to obtain protection for the related intellectual property; the successful implementation of the company's expense reduction and restructuring initiatives; the successful separation of the company's Broadband Communications and Mindspeed Technologies(TM) businesses; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; and the uncertainties of litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. , as well as other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Note to Editors: Conexant and Mindspeed are trademarks of Conexant Systems, Inc. Other brands and names contained in this release are the property of their respective owners. Note: A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.051203/bb2 |
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