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TrendChip on Path to World’s No. 2 for ADSL CPE Chipsets
2009-02-11

Hsinchu, Taiwan -- TrendChip Technologies Corp., a leading supplier of xDSL CPE chipsets, is on path to becoming the world’s No. 2 in the field after scoring big in 2008. Shipments of ADSL CPE chipsets more than doubled last year, giving it a 20% market share and ranking it the world’s third-largest vendor of ADSL CPE chipset.

TrendChip’s total solution centering on its ADSL CPE chipsets has a wide range of applications: single-port bridges, routers, 802.11g/n gateways, software that complies with telecommunications standards. Thanks to its reliable quality and superior COE (central office equipment) interoperability, TrendChip has won extensive trust of telecommunications partners in many parts of the world. In particular, TrendChip’s chipset solution is now a paramount choice in China’s telecommunications market.

“Confronted with the global financial tsunami, it is a great challenge for chipset companies to keep up their growth momentum. TrendChip’s 100% growth in 2008 thus appears even more incredible,” says Kay Chung, an analyst with MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute). “Meanwhile, we expect one or two chip companies to be forced out of the market as the white-hot price competition intensifies.”

“What telecommunications clients truly want is an ADSL product with the best performance-to-price ratio and excellent interoperability,” TrendChip CEO Bomin Wang notes. “TrendChip’s more than 100% jump in 2008 shipments sends a clear message, that is, its well-rounded ADSL solution has won the trust of its telecommunications partners who in turn are willing to place more orders.”

Wang adds: “As the global financial tsunami wrecks havoc, each and every telecommunications operator is keen on bringing down their procurement costs. TrendChip’s latest offering meant for single-port bridges and routers—TC3162LE ADSL chipset—has thus won a hearty response across the market. Also, TrendChip keeps increasing the R&D investment of delivering customers the best price/performance products.”

“On the other hand, the general belt-tightening means that the telecommunications market will not be in a hurry to put money on the more costly 2T2R ADSL 11n,” the CEO opines. “Despite a bit higher price tag, 1T1R 11n can run three times as fast 11g and offer much better transmission quality. We believe it will be no more than a matter of time for 1T1R 11n gateways to replace 11g models.”

TrendChip has come up with a comprehensive 11n solution ahead of its peers and its telecommunications partners should be able to begin deploying such products from the second quarter of the year.

For more information on the TC3162LE chipset and ADSL 11n gateway solution, please contact our sales representatives or visit http://www.trendchip.com.tw.

About TrendChip Technologies Corp.

TrendChip Technologies Corp., founded in 2001, is a leading chip designer that specializes in DSL chipsets. Fitted with top-notch R&D, technical support and sales teams, it is headquartered at:

2F, 18 Prosperity Road II, Hsinchu Science-based Industrial Park,
Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, R.O.C.

Tel: +886-3-666-8066, http://www.trendchip.com.tw

Media Contact:
Eddy Tsai
Tel: +886-3-666-8066 ext.229
Email: eddytsai@trendchip.com.tw

SOURCE TrendChip Technologies Corp.