DALLAS -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) [NYSE:TXN] today announced its Consumer Electronics WLAN Developer Kit (CE WLAN DK) 2.0. TI’s latest development kit provides manufacturers with the systems-level building blocks they need to add Wi-Fi connectivity to battery-operated devices from digital still cameras and portable media players (PMPs) to emerging communications and entertainment applications.
According to Dell’Oro Group reports, wireless LANs are increasingly used to distribute “triple-play” services (data, voice, and video) in the home. Dell’Oro forecasts shipments of residential DSL gateways with wireless LAN capability to triple from 2005 to 2008, rising from 10 to 30 million. To capitalize on this trend, consumer electronics companies should look to incorporate wireless capabilities in their products to connect to these fast growing networks.
Simple to Configure, Robust WLAN Connects Portable Products
TI brings a unique approach to the emerging CE market, offering complete development platforms for manufacturers to embed Wi-Fi in their devices. The company has enabled leading broadband providers to add WLAN to their DSL, cable and voice products and is extending this systems-level approach to CE.
Products leveraging TI’s recently announced CE WLAN DK 1.0 for stationary and 2.0 for portable applications enable consumers to enjoy the most robust Wi-Fi experience regardless of their location. TI technology allows users to easily configure their WLAN and exchange audio and video files or other data wirelessly between devices like PMPs, without the fear of dropped signals or loss of battery power.
“Manufacturers must offer products with WLAN that are easy to use, seamlessly compatible with other devices and extend battery life at reasonable price points,” said Steve Schnier CE WLAN product line manager with TI’s Residential Gateway and Embedded Systems business unit. “TI enhances the consumer’s Wi-Fi experience with simple configuration, robust connections and improved battery life.”
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