Philips Semiconductors to market SAS ADSL solution

BANGALORE: Philips Semiconductors, an affiliate of Royal Philips Electronics,

has tied up with Silicon Automation Systems Limited (SAS) to co-market the

asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) solutions developed by the latter. The

product is based on the Philips TriMedia TM-1300 processor. According to a

release, SAS Synapse ADSL products provide end-users with high-speed, constant,

interactive Internet access.

"SAS has developed a complete ADSL application using the TriMedia

processor. We chose the TriMedia processor because of its high performance and

sophisticated development tools. Philips Semiconductors has been a valuable

partner in this endeavor, providing SAS with advanced information, technical

support and market opportunities," said Rajeev Agrawal, vice-president at

SAS. " Using ADSL the worldwide access technology of choice, SAS’

solutions enable integrated ADSL access devices such as Internet appliances,

set-top boxes, Gateways, voice over IP and DSLsystems . We expect the price

points of appliances based on TriMedia to be less than US$ 250."

"The combined technology of Philips Semiconductors and SAS provides

designers and manufacturers with the high-speed, interactive access required for

products in today’s digital homes and offices," said Jan Grotenbreg,

director of marketing for Philips Semiconductors’ TriMedia Business Line

"SAS’ ADSL solutions compliment the multimedia applications typically

running on TriMedia processors."