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DS2 Licenses Tensilica’s Xtensa Processor for 200 Mbps Powerline Chipset
Tensilica has announced that Design of Systems on Silicon S.A. (DS2) has licensed Tensilica’s Xtensa configurable processor to use as a controller in a 200 Mbps powerline chipset. This chipset enables broadband and networking in homes over power lines, coaxial cable and telephone wire.
“W“As a leader in broadband powerline communications, DS2 is doing some very innovative design work for every segment of the network, from the most performance demanding backhaul optical switch to the most cost-sensitive home networking PLC appliance,” stated Steve Roddy, Tensilica’s vice president of marketing. “We’re excited that our Xtensa processor was chosen as the controller for these chip designs.”