今回は拙著｢クアルコムの次世代プラットフォーム戦略2010 - LTE/Android/Snapdragon/Brew MP/MediaFLO -」 のフォローです。
7月13日、クアルコム・ジャパンよりプレスリリース「Qualcomm Atherosが米国時間7月12日、EPON（Ethernet Passive Optical Network）向け低消費電力チップQCA8829を発表」に関する連絡を戴きましたので、さっそく、twitter(@maurundog)でツィートしました。
このニュースリリースの詳細をこちらに掲載します。
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プレスリリース要約：
１．QCA8829は高度なインテグレーションと低消費電力を実現した1G（ギガビット）EPON（Ethernet Passive Optical Network）に対応するチップソリューション
２．以下の規格をサポート
－North American Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS(r)) Provisioning of Ethernet (DPoE) 1.0
－IEEE 802.3ah EPON
－China State Grid EPON
－China Telecom (CTC) EPON
３．消費電力
－グリッドアプリケーションのGigabit Ethernet (GE) PHYスリープモードで200mW以下
－フル1Gbpsスループット時にGigabit Ethernet (GE) PHY込みで600mW以下
４．パッケージサイズ
－76ピン
５．出荷日程
－サンプル及びレファレンスデザインキットは現在出荷可能
－量産出荷は2011年第4四半期予定
プレスリリースは以下にて確認する事が可能です。
http://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2011/07/12/qualcomm-atheros-announces-industry-s-lowest-power-ethernet-passive-optical
QCA8829の詳細は以下を御確認ください。
http://www.qca.qualcomm.com/technology/technology.php?nav1=53&product=115
* 5月24日に発表したAtheros Communication Inc.買収完了に関するプレスリリースは以下を参照ください。
http://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2011/05/24/qualcomm-completes-31-billion-acquisition-atheros-communications
プレスリリース全文
Qualcomm Atheros Announces Industry’s Lowest Power Ethernet Passive Optical Network Chip for Broadband over Fiber Networks and Power Grids
- New QCA8829 Chip Combines Performance, Size and Efficiency with Support for Four Major EPON Standards -
SAN JOSE, Calif. - July 12, 2011 - Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced the QCA8829, the industry’s most integrated, ultra-low power 1 Gigabit (1G) Ethernet passive optical networking (EPON) chip solution, optimized to enable next-generation optical broadband access to homes and businesses. The QCA8829 is a first-of-its-kind chip that will help to advance the development of fiber to the home (FTTH) by supporting multiple standards, including those supporting cable operators’ optical broadband in North America, provisioning for smart grid applications over PON in China, and EPON infrastructures in markets worldwide.
Standards supported by this chip solution include the North American Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS(r)) Provisioning of Ethernet (DPoE) 1.0 specification, IEEE 802.3ah EPON specification, the China State Grid EPON specification, and the China Telecom (CTC) EPON specification. The chip solution is specifically tailored to meet the evolving needs of telecom carriers, cable operators and utility providers.
“The QCA8829 is an exciting next step for Qualcomm Atheros in providing groundbreaking access technology,” said Dr. Zheng Liu, vice president and general manager, access business unit, Qualcomm Atheros. “Qualcomm Atheros is providing a simplified system design that provides low energy consumption and cost while outperforming comparable devices. Combining these attributes with support for four major industry standards will help our customers develop PON products quickly and affordably to support access services worldwide.”
Qualcomm Atheros’ high-performance technologies address the increasing bandwidth requirements of delivering multimedia and IPTV content to homes and enterprises. With Gigabit-speed EPON solutions, service providers can deploy next-generation FTTH broadband access with optical line terminals (OLTs) for networking from the central office, and full-featured optical network unit (ONU) system-on-chips for implementation in home/premises gateways.
The QCA8829 offers simplicity and a low system cost for new applications. With power consumption of less than 200mW for grid applications with Gigabit Ethernet (GE) PHY sleep mode enabled and less than 600mW when running full 1 Gbps throughput with GE PHY enabled, customers will be able to create new low power designs and deliver superior performance. The 76-pin package size fits into a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical module, simplifying system design for plug-and-play connection with an Ethernet switch or IP router. By reducing device costs and increasing network performance, Qualcomm Atheros is helping to reduce both capital and operational expenditures for customers.
Samples of the QCA8829 and reference design kits are available now. Volume shipments will be available in the fourth quarter of 2011.
About Qualcomm Atheros
Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions featuring Wi-Fi(r), GPS, Bluetooth(r), Ethernet, HomePlug(r) powerline and PON technologies. Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products. For more information, go to www.qca.qualcomm.com.
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