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| Access Infrastructure |
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| Fiber |
 Like DSL, FTTP
(Fiber to the Premises) technologies provide
high speed network access for both residential and business
end users, but they use fiber optic cabling and equipment
instead of copper. FTTP offers service speeds up to 1Gbps
and has the potential to virtually eliminate the cost of an
entire class of equipment in the provider’s network:
the outside plant electronics. This optical infrastructure
enables FTTP service providers to offer a wider range of next
generation bundled services to enhance their revenue streams.
The current number of worldwide FTTP subscribers is growing
at a fast pace, mainly fueled by growth in Japan and the United
States. In Japan alone, the number of FTTP subscribers is
approaching 1 million users, and it is anticipated to double
over the next fiscal year.
Centillium Solutions
Our FTTP products are based on a type of optical technology
known as Passive Optical Networking (PON). In this market
space, we plan to introduce Ethernet-based PON
(EPON) products.
Each of our FTTP products consist
of one or two semiconductor devices either working independently
or jointly:a mixed-signal device known as a protocol
chipset, an analog device known as a transceiver and broadband
service processors.
CO and CPE Products
Our FTTP products include central office
(CO) transceivers
and protocol processors and customer premise equipment
(CPE)
transceivers and protocol processors. Our CO solutions will
be characterized by high performance, high density and low
power consumption, while our CPE solutions will showcase advanced
integration of functions targeting cost and ease of design.
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