Atheros Powerline Technology Delivers 350 Mbps Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC)

Atheros Communications, Inc., today demonstrated the unprecedented performance of its Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) solution for last mile broadband access. Atheros' AR7400 powerline chipset offers PHY rates of 700 Mbps and up to 350 Mbps of actual throughput over coax cables, providing cable operators with a cost-effective way to deliver two-way data services, such as broadband access, interactive TV, and video-on-demand, over existing coax infrastructures.

The AR7400 complies with the new IEEE 1901 draft standard for powerline networking and interoperates with the vast installed base of HomePlug(R) AV products. Demonstrating the strong global support behind IEEE 1901, two of China's largest cable operators, Jiangsu Cable Networks (JSCN) and Oriental Cable Networks (OCN), have adopted the standard into their EoC specifications. Both operators will deploy Atheros' EoC technology as they strengthen their infrastructure to support next-generation broadband and digital TV services.

The AR7400 is a fourth-generation HomePlug chipset that delivers carrier-grade broadband communications over both power lines and coax. This gives broadband providers a flexible platform to support a variety of next-generation services without overhauling or retrofitting their existing infrastructure.

The AR7400 EoC solution is based on widely-deployed and carrier-certified HomePlug AV technology, the baseline technology for IEEE's 1901 draft standard. Designed for challenging powerline environments, Atheros AMP(TM) technology delivers even better throughput and coverage over existing coax infrastructures.

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