STMicroelectronics introduced a new ADSL gateway processor and reference design that combines bridge and LAN router functionality in a single chip. The new ST chip is designed for low cost residential gateways with an ability to add on various product features that will allow expandability to new LAN and WAN interfaces such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, ADSL, and Voice-over-IP. ST said a single chip gateway system-on-chip was the next logical step in the evolution of its product line. The company expects the residential gateway market to reach $1.4 billion dollars per year by 2007.
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- In March 2003, STMicroelectronics introduced a DMT-VDSL chipset that delivers an aggregate data rate in excess of 100 Mbps over short copper loops. ST's new ZipperWire chipset, which is designed for both central-office and customer-premises-equipment, integrates a complete Frequency Division Duplex DMT VDSL modem from the line to the ATM interface in just two chips. ZipperWire can be programmed for granular, symmetric and asymmetric data rates from 64kbps to 100Mbps in both directions with a reach of up to 4,500 feet.
In April 2002, STMicroelectronics agreed to acquire Alcatel's Microelectronics business for Euro 390 million in cash. Alcatel Microelectronics was the leading producer of DSL chip-sets used in infrastructure and end-user equipment. As part of the deal, STMicroelectronics became a preferred supplier of Alcatel.
