DS2 Licenses Tensilica's Xtensa Processor for 200 Mbps Powerline Chipset

DS2 Licenses Tensilica's Xtensa Processor for 200 Mbps Powerline Chipset
Wednesday November 28, 8:16 am ET


SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tensilica®, Inc. today announced that Design of Systems on Silicon S.A. (DS2) has licensed Tensilica’s Xtensa configurable processor to use as a controller in a 200 Mbps powerline chipset. This chipset enables broadband and networking in homes over power lines, coaxial cable and telephone wire.

“We needed a supplier we could depend on, and we were very impressed with Tensilica’s support for their products,” stated Mayte Bacete, operations director, DS2. “The Xtensa configurable processor gives us the right mix of performance and low power that we need for these chip designs.”

“As a leader in broadband powerline communications, DS2 is doing some very innovative design work for every segment of the network, from the most performance demanding backhaul optical switch to the most cost-sensitive home networking PLC appliance,” stated Steve Roddy, Tensilica’s vice president of marketing. “We’re excited that our Xtensa processor was chosen as the controller for these chip designs.”