
d i g i t a l i n f o t a i n m e n t p r o d u c t s
CX24943
CX24943-based Cable Modem block diagram
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Ethernet
PHY
SDRAM
Interface
CX24943
Host
Interface
GPIO
MII
USB
Conexant
HPNA 2.0
PHY
Conexant
HomePlug
PHY
Conexant
Voice DSP
RJ-45
RJ-11
RJ-11
RJ-11
Antenna
Power line
Type B
Socket
2 MB
Flash
8 MB
SDRAM
LED Indicators
Power
Supply
1.2v
3.3v
5.0v
802.11a/b
MAC/PHY
ADC
DAC
Control
Tuner
Cable
Highly Integrated
The CX24943 single-chip cable modem IC
integrates both downstream and upstream physical
layer (PHY) technologies as well as dual software
programmable network-processing engines with
on-chip memory for cable MAC and application layer
processing. The CX24943 provides a cost-effective,
single-chip, digital cable communications solution.
The IC supports a number of interfaces including:
an IEEE 802.3 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII for
access to home networking standards such as
HPNA 2.0 and HomePlug; a USB 1.1 transceiver;
and a host interface to accommodate IP telephony
(VoIP), IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b wireless
networking standards.
The CX24943 was developed using leading-edge
process and packaging technologies. This helps drive
down the size of the monolithic IC, package and
power, while allowing clock rates to increase more
than 40% from the previous generation of this
product. The CX24943 dissipates less than 500mW
of power, setting a new standard for the industry.
The CX24943, through its high level of integration,
enables manufacturers to achieve cost targets
unparalleled in the industry. The additional
components required to develop a complete
cable modem are minimal as shown in the
CX24943-based Cable Modem block diagram.
Single
-
Chip Cable Modem lC
with Dual Software Programmable
Network-Processing Engines