SoftModem

The integration of modem controller and data pump algorithms into a single RAM-based DSP hardware architecture. These integrated algorithms are stored on the computer's hard disk, from which they are downloaded into the DSP board's random-access memory (RAM). This downloading, or "booting" process of the PC-installed software algorithms occurs as part of the computer's power-up initialisation process in less than 100 milliseconds, making it transparent to the user.

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NXP predicts that the Nexperia Cellular System Solution PNX6910 - powered by NXPs Embedded Vector Processor (EVP), a powerful Digital Signal Processing core - will be the world's fastest softmodem, capable of achieving data transfer rates of 150 Mb/s downlink and 50 Mb/s uplink, and supporting multi-mode LTE/HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM capability.

Comments from Dan Rabinovitsj, senior VP & GM of cellular business at NXP Semiconductors, indicate that NXP is positioning the softmodem to be available to meet increasing demand from major mobile operators and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) for hardware to satisfy the expected surge in deployment of LTE-enabled networks.

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GVC, Puretek, Wellcom, and Pineview will deploy ESS's modem technology into desktop PCs as a PCI riser card, while Ambit and Actiontec will provide ESS softmodem mini-PCI modules to top-tier OEM customers in the United States, including Hewlett-Packard and Dell Computers.

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