Energy-efficient, VoIP-enhanced fax modem chips from Conexant

LAS VEGAS, USA: Conexant Systems Inc. announced a new family of low-power, VoIP-enhanced fax modem chips: the CX95710, a data pump solution, and CX95810, an AT command device.

Both products are part of Conexant's ImagingSmart solutions and offer advanced low power modes - exceeding stringent Energy Star 2.0 requirements - and enhanced VoIP performance to support the growing demand for VoIP network solutions.

In addition, the new product family brings optimal host interface through Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), and support for Conexant's CX20548 SmartDAA 4 Line Side Device - the industry's most highly integrated Worldwide Direct Access Arrangement (DAA) solution.

Energy-efficient products are smarter - they reduce carbon footprints, conserve resources and minimize environmental impact - all while lowering operating costs. With a goal to achieve the lowest power and greatest level of energy efficiency, Conexant set out to enhance its fax modem products to exceed Energy Star 2.0 requirements. For multi-function printer (MFP) manufacturers seeking to reduce power consumption wherever possible, the most advanced energy saving technologies available are required.

One critical function in an MFP that can benefit from enhancements in power consumption is stand-by power utilization. Recognizing this, Conexant designed both the CX95710 and CX95810 to enable up to 40 percent power reduction over previous generations - while still maintaining optimal performance. This was achieved by employing advanced design techniques, clock gating, advanced clock management in low power states, and integration of an optional charge pump for maximum efficiency.

With the impending sunset of the traditional PSTN network, the communications landscape is quickly evolving into an IP market, and ensuring that fax and data modems work reliably over an IP network is critical. Conexant's new fax modem product family offers best-in-class VoIP performance optimized for both traditional analog phone lines and VoIP networks.

With more fax modem market share than any other provider, Conexant's product development team has embraced the shifting communications landscape and drive toward VoIP networks in commercial/professional and consumer/home markets. To ensure performance and reliability excellence, Conexant performs VoIP testing against the ITU-T G.1050 standard. In testing against the ITU-T G.1050 model, the CX95710 demonstrated a superior 97 percent V.34 connectivity over an enterprise network - far eclipsing any other fax modem on the market today.