Intel TNETC43X User manual
TNETC43x: DOCSIS* 2.0 Data
Cable Modem Reference Design
• Enables rapid time-to-market with a
complete hardware and software cable
modem reference platform
• Fully supports the DOCSIS* and Euro-
DOCSIS 2.0 standards
• Manufacturing flexibility choices including
four-layer (TNETC430) and two-layer
(TNETC436) lower-cost PCB
• Built with the same software architecture
as previous generations, ensuring stable,
robust, fast deployment
• Low-risk DOCSIS and Euro-DOCSIS
• Certification
• Enables rapid differentiated feature
development with modular software
drivers and application program
interfaces (APIs)
The TNETC43x cable modem reference designs provide cable modem developers with
quick time-to-market and a low-risk certication for DOCSIS* and Euro-DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0
cable modems. This platform jumpstarts development efforts by providing a reference
board utilizing the TNETC460x integrated cable modem chip with proven DOCSIS and
Euro-DOCSIS software.
The TNETC43x designs were conceived with cost and robust design in mind. Based on
the integrated TNETC460x chip, these reference designs deliver a low-cost, low-risk
cable modem solution on a small circuit board footprint. Moreover, TNETC43x features
proven DOCSIS software, making it certication-ready.
The TNETC43x is a full-featured cable modem with 10/100 BaseT MAC/PHY and USB 1.1
interfaces, standby button and status LED indicators.
The TNETC460x is DOCSIS 2.0-compliant, and it supports high-speed data transfers up
to 38 Mbps downstream and 30 Mbps upstream.
The TNETC43x offers a convenient and trustworthy platform for the integration of compre-
hensive solutions for quick development of a cost-effective and differentiated cable modem.
2.0 Data Cable Modem Design
Software Files DOCSIS* and Euro-DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0
source code
Collateral Software user’s guide, installation guide,
release note, and test reports
Packaged Modem Includes all packing material, wrapping,
and CD
Cables Serial cable and adaptor
Power Supply 9-V DC external power supply
Collateral User’s guide, device documentation,
and test reports
Board Design Board schematics and PCB production les
• Fully compliant with DOCSIS* and Euro-DOCSIS 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
• Available as a four-layer (TNETC430) design or a lower-cost two-layer
(TNETC436) PCB design
• Complete hardware and software reference design kit (RDK) includes
documentation, board schematics, production files, and complete software
• Low-cost reference hardware platform with schematics and production files
• 10/100 BaseT Ethernet MAC/PHY interface
• USB 1.1 interface
TNETC43x Block Diagram
TNETC460x 10/100 BaseT
Flash
Silicon
tuner
Coax
SDRAM
USB
DOCSIS* 2.0
Broadband
Controller
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