LinuxDevices: Low-Cost ADSL2+ SoC Runs Linux, Does WiFi, VoIP | Linux Today

LinuxDevices: Low-Cost ADSL2+ SoC Runs Linux, Does WiFi, VoIP

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 2, 2006

“Conexant is sampling an ARM-based SoC (system-on-chip) for DSL
gateways, bridges, and routers supporting ‘triple-play’ (voice,
video, and data) Internet services. The low-cost CX9461x SoC
integrates ADSL2+, WiFi, and VoIP interfaces, and is available now
in a hardware reference design said to support ‘industry-standard
operating systems, including Linux.’

“Conexant says the new CX9461x chipset has enough processing
power to support triple play services, while its low price–between
$10 and $15, depending on options–suits volume deployments…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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