PHILIPS INTRODUCES CHEAPER CHIPS.(Philips Semiconductors to launch PTD1100 cable modem chip)(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, September, 2000

Philips Semiconductors is introducing the PTD1100 single-chip cable modem integrated circuit this week, a chip the company says will allow cable modem manufacturers to have their lowest bill of materials to date-less than $100. No word yet on which cable modem manufacturers will use the chip but Peter Brown, Philips director of marketing, says the chip will start appearing in cable modems by next April.