PMC-Sierra will ship a "router-on-a-chip" targeting VoIP (voice-over-IP) CPE (customer premises equipment) in Q3, 2005, along with a complete Linux-based software reference design. The MSP4200 is a 32-bit MIPS-based SoC (system-on-chip) with integrated voice processor DSP (digital signal processor), the company says.

PMC-Sierra acquired its MSP (multi-service processor) chip line last year from Brecis, with an eye on the "triple-play" market for integrated video, voice, and data technology. The line was originally launched by Brecis in April of 2003.

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