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- Support for Ethernet or USB
• Low cost
CX9430CM DVB Cable Modem Reference Design
Conexant’s CX9430CM is a complete cable modem development kit
designed to support the DVB and European Cable Communications
Association (ECCA) specifications. The CX9430CM is built upon the
InfoSurge family’s CN9414 single-chip cable modem integrated
circuit. The CN9414’s high degree of integration helps to significant-
ly reduce the overall cost of the cable modem. At the same time, the
industry’s first programmable cable MAC architecture provides the
ultimate in flexibility and upgradeability.
• Supports DVB and EuroModem Class A standards
• Software-upgradeable to Class B via download from INA
• VxWorks real-time operating system
• SNMP for network management
• API layer definitions for additional stacks enable
development of additional applications
• Works with commercially available INAs
CX9421CM DOCSIS Silicon Tuner Cable Modem
Reference Design
Conexant’s Silicon Cable Tuner Reference Design includes all
the hardware and software necessary to evaluate Conexant’s
silicon tuners for cable applications.
CN2811 EVK Evaluation Kit
Conexant’s CN2811 Evaluation Kit (EVK) provides a complete set
of tools to evaluate the performance of the CN2811 digital cable
tuner. The CN2811 EVK features a dual conversion architecture,
DOCSIS and DAVIC compliance, maximum tuner performance
for digital applications and a bill of materials cost lower than
comparable tuner products. The evaluation kit consists of two
reference design boards for the tuner section of a cable modem
design. One board supports U.S. applications and the other is
designed for European applications.
InfoSurge Cable Modem Software Solutions
Conexant’s reference kits come with all the software needed to
meet DOCSIS 1.0, DOCSIS 1.1, EuroDOCSIS, DVB, @Home and
USB WHQL requirements. The software package includes system
controller code and peripheral drivers, as well as code for the
programmable network-processing engine. Furthermore, royalty-free
redistribution rights for the VxWorks operating system, and the
SNMP software are included, resulting in significant cost savings.
A number of other feature enhancements are available with the
software for further product differentiation.
Part Number CX9450CM
Description EuroDOCSIS Cable Modem
Reference Design
Cable Modem Reference Design block diagram
Part Number CX9430CM
Description DVB Cable Modem Reference Design
Part Number CN2811 EVK
Description Evaluation Kit
Cable Modem Software block diagram
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