The Si3226 Expands Industry-Leading ProSLIC® Portfolio®In contrast to analog-based SLICs, the Si3226 is built on a
highly-programmable digital SLIC architecture that provides the
flexibility to support the broadest range of customer requirements.
Worldwide compliance is supported using a single hardware design and
bill-of-materials. The Si3226 further combines a multimode ring
generator and programmable battery-tracking dc-dc controller that
enable low power operation in all line states. The device leads the
voice over IP (VoIP) industry in idle-channel noise performance
achieving as low as 7 dBrnC using advanced noise reduction techniques.
Remote diagnostics have become increasingly important in VoIP
equipment as operators seek to reduce network maintenance costs. The
Si3226 is equipped with a 12-bit monitoring ADC and powerful DSP
engine that enable fast and accurate reporting of subscriber line
faults. Fault isolation is enhanced through the support of two
independent line-sensing paths per channel: one inside of the line
protection and one outside. Diagnostic tests, such as those outlined
in international testing standards like GR-909, can be implemented
using the Si3226 without the need for relays or dedicated test
equipment.
To simplify and accelerate software development, Silicon Labs
provides an extensive application programming interface (API) for the
complete ProSLIC portfolio. The API provides powerful high-level
commands that take full advantage of the flexibility and capabilities
offered by the Si3226 while concealing the complexity of
register-level programming.
"We are bringing the features, performance and reliability of
traditional carrier-grade telephony to VoIP customer premise
equipment," said Dave Bresemann, vice president of Silicon
Laboratories. "By providing an easy-to-use API with integrated
diagnostics, we're helping our customers get to market faster while
reducing cost and software development overhead."
Pricing and Availability
Samples of the new Si3226 dual ProSLIC device are available now in
a 64-pin TQFP, and samples of the Si3208 and Si3209 linefeed devices
are available now in a 40-pin QFN. A wideband version of the device,
Si3227, is also available in a pin-compatible 64-pin TQFP. Pricing for
the two-channel chipsets begins at $5.79 in 10 k quantities. Silicon
Laboratories' products are available in Pb-free,
environmentally-friendly packages.
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
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high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs. Developed by a
world-class engineering team with unsurpassed expertise in
mixed-signal design, Silicon Labs' diverse portfolio of
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advantages in performance, size and power consumption. These patented
solutions serve a broad set of markets and applications including
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