Cable Technology Feature Article
July 18, 2008
Zarlink Voice Used in Cable Modems Certified to CableLabs Standards
By Susan J. Campbell, TMCnet Contributing Editor
Zarlink Semiconductor (News - Alert) has announced that all digital voice modem products that have been certified to the latest DOCSIS3.0 specification utilize the Zarlink voice solution. This announcement is according to data gathered from a recent CableLabs (News - Alert) report.
This list of products that utilize the Zarlink voice includes major industry leaders and emphasizes the broad reach this certification has in the industry. Such positioning should lend well for Zarlink when seeking investors for growth or expansion.
This list of products that utilize the Zarlink voice includes major industry leaders and emphasizes the broad reach this certification has in the industry. Such positioning should lend well for Zarlink when seeking investors for growth or expansion.
Zarlink has enjoyed the success of more than 50 million voice lines shipped into the digital cable modem market over the last three years and the company looks to continue its market leadership.
Infonetics has estimated that more than 100 million lines will be shipped over the next three years, most of which are expected to be certified through DOCSIS. Today, the cable industry is upgrading to new platforms capable of 160 Mb/s downstream and 120 Mb/s upstream to compete with the speed of fiber.
Such improvements are expected to enable cable providers to deliver faster Internet, better voice services and a broader digital television experience- all over an existing infrastructure.
Infonetics has estimated that more than 100 million lines will be shipped over the next three years, most of which are expected to be certified through DOCSIS. Today, the cable industry is upgrading to new platforms capable of 160 Mb/s downstream and 120 Mb/s upstream to compete with the speed of fiber.
Such improvements are expected to enable cable providers to deliver faster Internet, better voice services and a broader digital television experience- all over an existing infrastructure.
"Zarlink's voice product line is the incumbent market leader in the digital voice cable market," said Bert Baker, marketing manager with Zarlink Semiconductor, in a Thursday statement. "This leadership should grow as voice functionality continues to be added to cable equipment and the more robust DOCSIS3.0 is brought to the market."
The Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) developed by CableLabs has served as the defacto definition within the industry for communications and operations support requirements. First introduced in 1997, the DOCSIS specification has continued to evolve as network speeds have increased, thus enabling new applications such as VoIP and digital television to expand.
For more than 30 years, Zarlink Semiconductor has delivered solutions that are designed to drive the capabilities of voice, enterprise, broadband and wireless communications. The company’s success is built on its technology strengths that include voice and data networks, optoelectronics and ultra low-power communications.
The demand for voice capability in a variety of venues continues to grow and Zarlink is capitalizing on this growth by offering its digital voice solutions that meet the specifications within the industry. The company has done well to set the standard for digital voice and in doing so, will dictate its own adoption and growth.
For more than 30 years, Zarlink Semiconductor has delivered solutions that are designed to drive the capabilities of voice, enterprise, broadband and wireless communications. The company’s success is built on its technology strengths that include voice and data networks, optoelectronics and ultra low-power communications.
The demand for voice capability in a variety of venues continues to grow and Zarlink is capitalizing on this growth by offering its digital voice solutions that meet the specifications within the industry. The company has done well to set the standard for digital voice and in doing so, will dictate its own adoption and growth.
Susan J. Campbell is a contributing editor for TMC (News - Alert) and has also written for Market Drive News. To see more of her articles, please visit Susan J. Campbell’s columnist page.
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