Microsemi Introduces New DOCSIS® 3.0 Voice-over-IP Solutions

Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced two new subscriber line interface circuits for voice-over-broadband cable applications. The dual- and single-channel Le9540 and Le9541, respectively, offer industry-leading low-power consumption and include features that allow product developers to cost-effectively add voice capabilities to DOCSIS® and Euro-DOCSIS?3.0 modems. The new SLICs are available in production quantities now.

"Our new SLICs make VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service more affordable to deploy and operate by lowering bill-of-material and power consumption costs through a combination of unequalled features," said Jacques Issa, vice president of Microsemi's Voice and Power products group. "The communications market, including solutions for VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) products, is a key focus for Microsemi. We will dedicate the resources required to furthermore strengthen our portfolio and position in this segment."

The Le9540 and Le9541 are built on a high voltage process innovation which is field-proven, with over 400 million lines successfully deployed worldwide. These two new SLIC devices are footprint compatible, allowing product developers to design multiple products for various markets based on a single platform. Additional features include:

Comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor

About MicrosemiMicrosemi Corporation offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense and security, aerospace, as so then as industrial and medical markets. Products include mixed-signal integrated circuits, SoCs and ASICS; programmable logic solutions; power management products; timing and voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete elements; and Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has in broad outline 3,000 employees globally. Learn more at www.microsemi.com.