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MD563X-HaM
PCI 56K V.90 Host Accelerated Modem (HaM) Chip Set

The software upgradable MD563X-HaM chipset and reference design is targeted at modem and computer manufacturers. This new product is a leap forward in technology, performance and cost savings. The MD563X-HaM is a Host Accelerated Modem (HaM) solution that combines and optimizes the best features from software and hardware modems. This unique hybrid delivers superior performance and is cost competitive with software modems--without the corresponding performance and patent issues.

MD563X-HaM System Block Diagram

Merges benefits from software and hardware modems

Uses host's CPU with minimal performance degradation

Distributes functions optimally between CPU and DSP

Eliminates software modem patent issues

Cost Savings

• CPU eliminates need for controller chip
• Smaller DSP chip
• Reduced board size
• Competes with software modems
• Superior price/performance ratio

Data modulation

• Data rates up to 56 kbps*
• ITU-V.90 56K compliant
• ITU-T V.34 (33,600 to 2,400 kbps)
• ITU-T V.32 bis, V.23, V.22 bis, V.21
• Bell^® 212A and 103
• Error correction: ITU V.42 and MNP^® 2–4
• Data compression: ITU V.42 bis and MNP^® 5

Fax modulation

• ITU-T V.17, V.29 to 14,400 kbps
• Fax Class 1 commands

PCI

• PCI 2.1-compliant

PC telephony

• International telephony support
• Voice compression: ADPCM, linear, and CL1
• 4800, 7200, 8000, 9600, and 11025 samples/sec.
• Full-duplex, echo-cancelled digital speakerphone
• Telephone emulation for headset applications
• Voice IS-101 commands

Power requirements

• 3.3-V DSP
• Automatic sleep and wake-up modes
• ACPI (advanced configuration power interface)

Packaging

• DSP: 100-pin LQFP
• SAFE: 44-pin LQFP

Linux Drivers (when released)

Exceeds Microsoft^® PC 98 requirements

Microsoft^® Windows^® TAPI-compliant

Industry-standard AT command-driven

*maximum speed allowed by the FCC is 53.333 kbps.