Atmel Offers Wireless VoIP Chips

Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ:ATML) offers the AT76C901 and AT76C902 wireless VoIP chips. The AT76C901 integrates a 32-bit ARM RISC processor, a DSP to implement voice compression applications and a voice codec. In order to make a complete system, one needs to add flash and SDRAM memory, keypads, LCD and a radio subsystem.

Centillium offers Palladia Family of Chipsets for VoIP

Centillium this summer (2005) expanded its Palladia400 family of chipsets, which are integrated Voice-over-IP (VoIP) solutions for the ADSL market. According to the CEO of Centillium, Faraj Aalaei, "The Palladia 400-2P includes two voice channels and targets home gateway applications, while the Palladia 400-4P with four voice channels was developed for small office/home office (SOHO) applications. The two chipsets provide a superior solution for consumers demanding faster connectivity with more integrated features, such as VoIP."

Freescale Offers DSPs, Multi-protocol, Reference Designs and Software for VoIP Development

For the VoIP and other communications markets. Freescale Semiconductor offers its line of MSC812x DSPs. The chips integrate 1.43 Mbyte of internal memory, external memory interface, an 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller, and co-processors. The MSC8126 includes a turbo-coding co-processor (TCOP) and Viterbi co-processor (VCOP), specifically targeted towards wireless baseband processing. The chips come in 300MHz, 400MHz and 500MHz versions. The MSC8122 and MSC8126, introduced in May of 2005, were originally priced from $127.74 in quantities of 10,000.

Freescale has significant operations in the communications market through its multi-protocol microprocessor, which it began delivering in 1989, and as a major supplier of chips to Motorola. Since 1989 it has shipped more than 185 million of those units for a variety of different communications and peripherals protocol applications, including VoIP. In 1995, Freescale furthered its entrance into the communications market with the PowerQUICC processor line. The company in 2005 was manufacturing that processor with 0.13 micron process technology.

Freescale also for the VoIP market offers the iMX21 processor, based on the ARM microprocessor architecture,

Broadcom Offers Low-Power VoIP Processor - 10 mW Per Channel

Legerity Introduces SLIC VoIPs at Spring VON Show

Legerity Inc. introduced its VE950 family of VoIP devices at the Spring VON 2005 conference. The product family, which includes the Le9500A, Le9500b and Le9500C chips are Subscriber Line Interface Circuits (SLIC) and are specifically designed to work with Broadcom’s family of VoIP chips, which include the BCM3341, BCM3351, BCM3352 and BCM1101. Legerity’s SLICs have operating voltages of 75, 85 and 95 volts. Legerity’s SLIC chips were originally priced at $1.95 in large volumes when they were announced.

Marvell Introduces VoWLAN VoIP / WiFi Chip Solutions

In August of 2005, Marvell introduced a family of integrated VoIP chip solutions, referred to as VoWLAN SoC solutions. These include the Marvell 88W8618, targeted at low-power Voice over WLAN [VoWLAN] handsets and the Marvell 88W86 family, targeted at VoIP residential gateways. Both of the products integrate VoIP processors, WiFi circuit, and WLAN security processor engines. Marvell’s VoWLAN solutions are based on the ARM processor core.

Myson Introduces VoIP Chipset – Licensed from Netergy

Myson Century, Inc. introduced its CS6220 VoIP chipset as a result of a license agreement with Netergy Microelectronics Corp. The complete solution includes the chipset, software stack, reference design and reference design.

The chipset integrates a 32-bit RISC CPU with DSP extension functions, a dual Ethernet 10/100 MAC and embedded SRAM. The software stack supports numerous VoIP protocols. These include H.323, Megaco, MGCP, RFC3261, and SIP

SyChip, a company that integrates VoIP Semiconductor solutions into chip-scale packages offers a VoIP module that it indicates allows cellular phone companies to easily integrate VoIP capability. The VoIP module design, based on LSI Logic’s LSI403WLP Z.Voice processor, is said to permit over 5 hours of talk time and 100 hours of stand-by time.

TigerJet Offers New Low-Cost USB PC VoIP Solution

TigerJet Network, Inc. has developed (Sept. 2005) a new single chip solution to permit the conversion of standard phones, including cordless phones, to USB based VoIP phones. The chip is called the Tiger560C. Dr. YW Sing, CEO of TigerJet Network elaborated on the lower bill of materials that the chip enables, "Using the Tiger560C, an adapter that connects the PC to a regular phone can be built using a simple manufacturing process and with a BOM (bill of material) of significantly less than $10. Having one phone that can be used to make all types of telephone calls is very appealing and now that this function can be enabled so economically, we anticipate a rapid rise in the demand for adaptors that provide this function." The chip is currently be sampled to OEMs.

Broadcom Offers Video over IP Chip Solution

In September 2005, Broadcom introduced a second-generation mobile voice processor targeted for the digital camera and video conferencing markets. The BCM1161 includes a 2 megapixel digital camera interface, video record and playback features and supports three way conferencing and speaker phones. The chip integrates an ARM9 microprocessor, an analog voice codec with microphone and speaker interface. Also includes an interface for a 262K LCD display and an USB 2.0 interface.

Broadcom Offers New Gigabit IP Phone Chips

In September of 2005, Broadocm released its BCM1104 chip. The chip is packaged with Broadcom’s BroadSAFE security technology and includes voice encryption techology. The chip integrates a Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) switch, two Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) transceivers, and RISC microprocessor. The chip was originally priced at $15.00 in quantities of 10,000 in a 420 PBGA pacakge.

Broadcom Announces Gigabit Ethernet IP Chip with Integrated Transceivers

In January 2005, Broadcom announced its Gigabit Ethernet IP phone chip. The chip integrates a Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) switch and two Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) transceivers.

Additionally, the chip includes a RISC processor, analog CODECs, amplifers and support for DSP. The chip is also supported by the BCM9110SP reference design. In a 420 pin package, the chip was originally priced at $25.00 in quantities of 10,000.

Broadcom’s BCM1100 and BCM1101 are two-port IP phone chips. The chips integrate a 10/100 Ethernet switch, a 150 MHz MIPS32 RISC, a dual-MAC digital signal processor (DSP), three analog CODECs and wideband vocoders.

Broadcom’s BCM1112 integrates a 150 MHz MIPS32 RISC processor, dual-MAC digital signal processor (DSP), an Ethernet switch, two integrated 10/100 Ethernet transceivers, three analog CODECs and wideband vocoders.

Broadcom’s BCM1113R and BCM1115R, single port VoIP Engine chips. integrate an 87 MHz MIPS32 RISC processor, an 87 MHz dual-MAC digital signal processor (DSP), analog CODECs, vocoders, and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet transceivers. When originally introduced in February of 2004, the BCM1113R and BCM1115R were priced at $15.39 and $10.86, respectively, in lots of 10,000.

Broadcom Introduces VoIP WiFi Chipset Solution

In October 2004 Broadcom introduced it VoIP / WiFi Chipset solution. The solution consists of the BCM1160 mobile VoIP processor and BCM4318 AirForce One 54g chip, for 802.11g Wi-Fi connectivity. The BCM1160 VoIP processor integrates an ARM9 microprocessor core, voice codec, interfaces for microphone speakers, 1.3 megapixel camera interface, 262k color LCD display and USB port.

The BCM4318, a 54g transceiver, integrates a 2.4 GHz radio, IEEE 802.11a/g baseband processor and medium access controller (MAC). For VoIP Wi-Fi product development, Broadcom has also made available the NCM1160 Wi-Fi VoIP phone reference design.

Infineon Readies Shipments of VoIP SLIC Chip

New VoIP products that Infineon has recently showcased (Sept. 2005) include its DuSLIC-SP (Dual-Channel Subscriber Line Interface Controller-Single Package). That chip integrates dual channel telephone line interface and CODEC for both POTS and VoIP applications such as wired and wireless VoIP routers and gateways, as well as VoIP enabled DSL and cable modems. The chip is packaged in a 256 square millimeter footprint.

Unique to the product is that it is built with a 170 volt semiconductor process. This gives the device a higher resistance to line surge, often caused by lightening, which is known to damage broadband access devices. The DuSLIC-SP is expected to be available in October 2005 in sample quantities.

Voxelle VoIP Gateway Chipset to Convert Cell Phones to VoIP Phones

Voxelle, expected to be spun-off soon from Smart Link Ltd., started initial chipset shipments of its Tlink chipset in September 2005. The chipset is a Personal VoIP gateway solution that it first introduced in May.

The company reports that it looks forward to seeing a number of products based on the chipset on retailers shelves for the holiday season. The company also reported that OEMs have greeted the chipset with enthusiasm. The company indicated that the chipset converts existing mobile phones and cordless phones to VoIP phones, that can be used anywhere, without the need for a PC. The TLink chipset solution also includes software and a reference design.

Conexant’s Home and Business VoIP Chip Includes Multitude of Interfaces

The chip is available now, priced at $15.00 in quantities of 10,000 in a 324 pin flat pack BGA.

Conexant’s VoIP Coprocessors Work with Its ADSL Chips

In January of 2005, Conexant introduced its CX9041X family of coprocessor chips for VoIP applications, such as VoIP phones, analog terminal adaptors, digital subscriber line (DSL) routers, integrated access devices and multi-tenant unit/multi-dwelling unit (MTU/MDU) voice and data systems. The new products were designed to form a complete ADSL / VoIP solution when combined with Conexant’s other ADSL chips.

The CX90411 and CX94012 were originally introduced at a price of less than $8.00, for two voice channel versions, and $6.00 for one voice channel versions. The chips come in 64-pin quad flat pack no lead (QFN) packages and 80-pin plastic quad flat pack (PQFP) respectively. Conexant also offers the CX9168 voice coprocessor.

AudiCodes Introduces Tulip VoIP

In September of 2005, AudioCodes (NASDAQ: AUDC), along with Legerity and Jungo Ltd., a gateway software company, introduced an analog telephone adapter VoIP chip called the Tulip AC494. The chip comes complete with integrated software, as well as a hardware reference design targeted at Original Equipment Manufacturers, Original Design Manufacturers and those that want to add VoIP functionality to broadband access devices such as XDSL, cable, Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and wireless devices.

AudioCodes has seen sales from both its VoIP chips and systems grow considerably over 2003 and 2004 levels.

DSP Group Has Cordless VoIP Chip

DSP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSPG), a fabless company focused on the DSP telecommunications and wireless markets, has  a Cordless Voice over IP chip, or CoIP chip for the residential market. The CoIP chip was introduced in January of 2005 at the International CES show in Las Vegas.

F3 Introduces USB VoIP Answering Machine Chip

Fortemedia Offers VoIP Chips for Safe, Hands Free Speakerphone Applications

In May of 2005, Fortemedia introduced its FM1093 chip for VoIP and speakerphone applications. The chip, with G.722 support, is targeted at VoIP speakerphone and voice recognition applications. The chip integrates a DSP, CODECs and RAM along with a variety of peripheral interfaces. For speaker identification, the chip features up to 60dB of acoustic echo cancellation, up to 20dB of non-stationary noise suppression, non-linear filters and dynamic range control.

Specific applications for the chip include Bluetooth speakerphones and hands-free telephone conversation for safe automotive driving. Paul Huang, CEO of Fortemedia commented further on the chip’s microphone features, "Consumers today demand higher quality in their voice interface applications," says "To enable our customers to meet these demands, we developed the FM1093. 16kHz processing allows designers to take full advantage of the higher bandwidth in VoIP, while small array microphone beam-forming capabilities dramatically reduce noise in the car cabin. A tier one telecommunications provider is already using the FM1093 solution today to power a VoIP speakerphone."

The FM1093 is available in production quantities in a 48-pin LQFP package and includes AMBIN V31 echo cancellation and noise suppression software – originally scheduled to be available in Q3 2005.

USB Echo Cancellor Part of ForteMedia’s VoIP Design Box

Fortemedia in August of 2004 introduced its single chip, USB echo canceller/noise suppressor solution, the AMBIN FM1083. The chip is targeted at the USB telephone and PC speakerphone and conference hardware devices.

Texas Instruments offers VoIP For Cable Television Applications

In late August of 2005 Texas Instruments announced a voice-over-cable (VoCable) chipset and new Wideband DOCSIS reference design. The solution enables the design of VoIP cable phone systems.

The DSP based chipset referred to as the TNETC47xx (Puma-4) VoCable chipset comes complete with fax support, permitting faxes to be sent over the cable TV network.

Transwitch and Octasic Develop VoIP Gateway Solution

Wolfson Microelectronics Introduces VoIP CODEC

In November of 2004, Wolfson Microelectronics plc (LSE:WLF) introduced the WM8510 mono CODEC specifically for the development of VoIP devices and digital telephones. The chip integrates a speaker driver, two microphone inputs, sigma delta converters with digital decimation and interpolation filters to enable audio at sampling rates between 8 to 48 ksps. The chip also includes a phase lock loop (PLL), standard audio interface for PCM, I2S, DSP and other audio formats. A power save mode lets the chip operate at supply voltage levels down to 1.62 volts.

The WM8510 chip was originally introduced at $1.25 in quantities of 10,000 in a 28 pin SSOP package.

Chip Platforms and Reference Designs

SOC Technology and VOCAL to Ship VoIP Reference Design

SOC Technology GmbH & Co. KG, a provider of single chip solutions for VoIP, G3/UTMS, GSM, and ISDN applications, has aligned with VOCAL Technologies Ltd. through the development of a VoIP Speaker Reference Design. The reference design is scheduled for production in the fall of this year. SOC offers the VI-18xx line of VoIP/MoIP/Video chips.

PMC-Sierra Introduces VoIP / WiFi Broadband Router Platform for Triple Play

PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCS) introduced a VoIP Wi-Fi Broadband Router platform as an addition to its line of reference designs for home telephone equipment. The new platform is to assist designers in the development of triple play wireless home routers. PMC offers the MSP4200 VoIP Wi-Fi Broadband router single chip solution, which is based on the MIPS processor.

Renasas Receives VoIP Certificate from Nortel

Renasas Technology received a Certificate of Compatibility from Nortel, for a VoIP reference platform it co-developed with Arcturus Networks Inc.. The certificate was awarded after the platform passed interoperability testing with Nortel's Multimedia Communication Server. The platform, based on the SuperH RISC processor chip, is available through Renasas Technology America.