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MANUFACTURERS INSTALL CABLE-MODEMS DIRECTLY INTO PCS.(Conexant System's Conexant System...

Conexant Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:CNXT) has introduced the industry's first complete cable-modem reference design that will allow PC manufacturers to install cable modems directly into personal computers.

Aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of deploying cable modem technology, this design breakthrough will help foster mainstream adoption by making cable modems a bundled PC feature rather than requiring delivery and installation by cable service providers.

Conexant's PCI-based solution will enable PC manufacturers to bring turnkey broadband access -- and of

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