Product category: Communications ICs (Wireless)
News Release from: Metalink | Subject: WLANPlus 802.11n chipset
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 10 September 2007
Chipset helps avoid wires
Pirelli's Discus video extenders enable service providers to offer consumers a solution for the wireless delivery of high-definition (HD) video without the need for any wiring
Metalink's WLANPlus 802.11n chipset was selected by Pirelli Broadband Solutions for its family of Discus wireless video extenders. Pirelli's Discus video extenders enable service providers to offer consumers a solution for the wireless delivery of high-definition (HD) video without the need for any wiring.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 10 September 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The DEXW50N video extenders are a family of point to multi-point wireless devices, capable of transferring video at wireline quality, ensuring coverage throughout the home.
The extenders are designed for automatic configuration and user-friendly deployment.
Metalink's WLANPlus 802.11n standard-compliant chipset was selected for its consumer electronics quality capabilities.
WLANPlus is designed to enable high-throughput, rich-content, quality-critical applications.
'Major European service providers consider the installation of additional wires in their customers' homes as a major obstacle to deployment of IPTV and video services in general', said Corrado Rocca, Senior Vice President, Product Management and Development - Access Products for Pirelli Broadband Solutions.
'Our co-operation with Metalink allows us to broaden the price/performance options within our extenders family towards the highest-end applications scenarios'.
'We are happy to collaborate with Pirelli in the development of new video bridge solutions based on our WLANPlus 802.11n chipset', said David Pereg, Metalink's Vice President of Corporate Development.
'These designs-ins will contribute to our momentum in becoming a significant wireless silicon provider to major operators in Europe and worldwide as these operators pursue their IPTV initiatives'.
'We are excited by the business opportunity that our co-operation with Pirelli presents to Metalink'.
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