Broadcom has the first system-on-a-chip based on Docsis 3.1 for cable modems announced. Also presents the manufacturer with a referentieontwerp for a model on the basis of the standard, which is further support for wi-fi-ac wave 2 features.
The BCM3390-soc on the basis of Docsis 3.1 offers speeds of ‘more than 1Gbit/s. In theory, supports Docsis 3.1, significantly higher speeds, downstream up to 10Gbit/s, but the first batch should be with a lower speed. According to Broadcom’s Docsis 3.1 how than also 20 percent more efficient than Docsis 3.0.
Broadcom already has a referentieontwerp announced for a cable modem with the BCM3390-soc. This also supports the wi-fi-ac wave2 specification for a theoretical speed of 2.2 Gbit/s. Wave 2 is an expansion to 802.11 ac that is expected to pass this year or in 2016 certified is going to be.
Liberty Global, the Docsis 3.1 technology in the second half of 2015 roll-out. In the Netherlands, UPC/Ziggo, among Liberty Global, but also here the cable modems on the basis of the standard this year is to be expected, is not known.