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A software modem with DSL?
Yes, Motorola–the leader in software modem technology–has
developed an ADSL software modem. The Motorola softDSL modem is
for embedded Internet-accessible devices–such as set-top boxes,
Internet appliances, e-mail/Web terminals, and much more. With
the Motorola softDSL modem, you can build Internet-ready
products that access the Internet at speeds far exceeding those
possible with an analog modem. The Motorola softDSL modem is a
compact, powerful—and yet affordable—communications solution for
your embedded application.
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What is a softDSL?
The Motorola softDSL modem is developed using Motorola's
unique software modem technology. Motorola's softDSL technology
relies on software to eliminate the need for a dedicated
hardware modem processor. The result is broadband connectivity
with a smaller footprint and less cost to pass on to your
customers.
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What's the big advantage of ADSL?
ADSL offers much higher data rates to support
bandwidth-intensive applications such as streaming music/video. ADSL
provides an "always-on" connection with simultaneous use of standard
telephone equipment such as phones, fax, answering machines, etc., on a
single pair of copper wires. As a result, home installation of ADSL can be
performed by consumers, avoiding an expensive and difficult to schedule
truck roll from the service provider. With the average truck roll costing
up to $300, this can quickly result in substantial cost savings.
Now, Motorola takes its softmodem technology a giant step
further. The softDSL modem leverages the same Host-Signal-Processing
techniques found in the highly successful family of Motorola software
modems.
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Who benefits from softDSL?
The Motorola softDSL modem is designed to meet the specific
needs of hardware manufacturers whose products require broadband Internet
access. The softDSL modem communications software gives manufacturers
greater flexibility in platform design. Because they require less
hardware, softDSL modems can cut production costs up to 20-30%. With the
Motorola softDSL modem, you can now provide a high-speed Internet access
solution that is:
 Lower cost
Dramatically smaller
Lower power
Easily software upgradeable
And, with a built-in V.92 analog softmodem, OEMs can offer
customers a software-only upgrade to ADSL as broadband service becomes
available, with a single hardware configuration. Additionally, extensive
diagnostic support with detailed phone line quality statistics reduce the
number of technical support calls as well as the length of each
call.
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What's in it for the end user?
The Motorola softDSL modem offers three powerful features that
every end-user wants: compact design, higher functionality, and easy
upgradeability. The Motorola softDSL modem also comes feature packed with a
built-in ITU-T V. 92 analog softmodem. Software upgrades are made simple
with a user-friendly Upgrade Utility making it easy for end users to keep
current with new communications technology.
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What about the competition?
The softDSL modem from Motorola gives you a unique industry
advantage: It’s a software-designed system available only from Motorola, a
world leading producer of embedded processors.
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