DSP Group releases DECT/CAT-iq module

SAN JOSE, USA: DSP Group Inc., a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, announced the release of its new DECT/CAT-iq module.

A low-cost, small form-factor connectivity platform, the DECT/CAT-iq module delivers superior coverage and wideband audio (HD voice). Complementing DSP Group's comprehensive set of PSTN and VoIP telephony reference designs, the DECT/CAT-iq Module enables home gateway (HGW) and office gateway developers to be the first to market best-in-class CAT-iq 2.0, 2.1 and 3.0 products.

Jointly developed with DOSCH&AMAND, a world-leading design center for premium DECT solutions, the module further strengthens DSP Group's leadership in all stages of CAT-iq evolvement.

Reflecting DSP Group's commitment to offer total solutions at a competitive price, the DECT/CAT-iq Module includes a chipset, hardware, and a software reference design, as well as sample applications, documentation and support.

"Leveraging our extensive CAT-iq know-how, the DECT/CAT-iq Module, based on our in-house communications protocol and call control software stacks, offers DSP Group's customers a head start in supporting CAT-iq devices and applications," said Oz Zimerman, Corporate VP of Marketing of DSP Group.

"The comprehensive offering -- which includes full reference code and hardware design -- reduces development risk, minimizes R&D costs, and lowers time to market, while guaranteeing full CAT-iq support. For customers who prefer their CAT-iq devices be produced and tested externally, we can match them up with module and low-to-high-end handset contract manufacturing partners."

The DECT/CAT-iq module includes the following key features:
* Simple, flexible host API designed to completely offload the gateway processor from any CAT-iq handling.
* Multi-handset, multi-line support targeting 4 high-definition (HD) wideband voice channels.
* Single-chip architecture integrating a strong ARM9 baseband processor and superior RF technology.
* Low cost, small form-factor module and USB dongle designs.
* DECT band support including DECT6.0 (US) and 2.4GHz WDCT.
* Wide range of host interfaces including USB for dongles, UART, SPI, and PCM/TDM/IOM-2 for easy embedding into any gateway device.
* Embedded PBX call control features for both home and office.
* Low power, low radiation with zero idle emission.
* Superior range and coverage with DSP Group's CleaRange technology suite.
* Superior voice clarity with DSP Group's CleaRtalk technology suite.
* High bit-rate data over DECT.
* Software upgradability with embedded Flash variants.
* Analog PSTN FXO/FXS connectivity.
* Digital answering machine support.

The DECT/CAT-iq Module reference design is currently available for providing high-quality cordless telephony and CAT-iq features in a range of home and office products including:

* xDSL Internet access devices (IADs)
* Cable modem devices
* PON (Passive Optical Network) modems
* Set-top boxes (STBs)
* IP telephone terminals
* IP PBXs