Date: 30/09/2011

Embedded video-over-Wi-Fi reference design from Qualcomm Atheros and Mindspeed

Embedded video-over-Wi-Fi solution reference design based on the Qualcomm Atheros' new three-stream 802.11n chip- AR9580 and Mindspeed's Comcerto 1000 broadband packet processor chip is avialable. This reference design is for OEMs and ODMs to reduce the design time and investment.

The embedded solution is suggested for processing voice- and video-over-IP media streams in next-generation media gateways and systems performing the media resource function processing (MRFP) for IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) networks.

The solution is suitable for applications including high-end fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) Ethernet uplink gateways supporting 1 Gbps data rates and carrier-grade voice and video services. It is suggested that these gateways are important to carriers that deliver broadband access to residential customers via FTTH as they provide carriers peace of mind knowing that potential issues have been solved upfront and consumers with optimized video distribution experiences in the home.

"This new comprehensive video-over-Wi-Fi solution strengthens and expands our industry-leading portfolio of wireless connectivity technologies for consumer devices," said Patrick Ribardiere, director of product management, networking business unit, Qualcomm Atheros. "The AR9580 will allow users to enjoy new generations of rich media applications in the home and at work. By more closely integrating Qualcomm Atheros' proven Wi-Fi technologies, Qualcomm Atheros and Mindspeed are creating an even more valuable offering for carriers, OEMs and ODMs."

"Mindspeed is pleased to collaborate with Qualcomm Atheros and is excited to have played a key role in bringing this embedded solution to market," said Marco E. Bello, executive director of customer premises equipment (CPE) marketing and product management at Mindspeed. "The combination of our world class Comcerto 1000 SoC and field-proven software, coupled with Qualcomm Atheros' video-over-Wi-Fi solution, offers best-in-class quality of experience and performance for processing real-time data flows such as voice- and video-over-IP media streams. This collaboration is a great example of how developers can leverage our packet processors to create an optimal experience for multimedia distribution in the home."