Zarlink's VE880 chipset powers Gigaset mobile convergence product

Gigaset mobile convergence system uses Zarlink's VE880 chipset to provide critical voice connectivity. By using this chip, Gigaset has merged wireless voice service and the wired home phone network. This solution allow to make and receive mobile calls on any corded or cordless phone in the home.

The key features of VE880 are,

Small footprint
Pin-compatible options: 110-V, 120-V or 150-V ringing, integrated balanced or unbalanced ringing, narrow band or wide band
Design options for power management-provides options for low power tracking or cost effective
ABS power supplies
Integrated switching regulator
Integrated ring cadencing and system state control-reduces real-time software overhead
Comprehensive line sensing and line monitoring with VeriVoice Test Suite software880
Seamless and compatible interface with solid state or transformer DAAs

And the suggested applications include Voice enabled cable and xDSL modems, Residential VoIP gateways and routers, Fiber to the premise/home (FTTP/H) CPE, e.g. Optical Network Terminal (ONT), Wireless Local Loop (WLL), ISDN, Enterprise PBX/KTS, Set-top box.
FXS/FXO
"Fixed mobile convergence applications, which allow consumers to seamlessly and transparently integrate cellular and home phone services, represent a significant opportunity for our voice telephony portfolio," said Kirk Mandy, President and CEO, Zarlink Semiconductor. "Our deep understanding of analog line circuits, extensive portfolio of telephony interface products, and strong relationships with manufacturers such as Gigaset Communications will allow us to capitalize on this growing market."

"The Gigaset One provides consumers with a convergence solution to easily merge mobile phones with the wired home phone network," said Rod Keller, CEO of Gigaset Communications, USA. "Zarlink's voice interface technology is a key solution that enables the convergence of wired and wireless voice service, without sacrificing service quality or reliability for end-users. In addition, the low-power and easy-to-design solution has allowed us to quickly complete and introduce a quality product for this growing market."

For more details visit www.zarlink.com, www.gigaset.com