TI To Integrate VoIP Technology Into TCL Phones

MANHASSET, N.Y. — TCL Communications Equipment (Huizhou) Co. Ltd. and Texas Instruments Inc. have announced that both companies will work jointly to integrate TI's Voice-over-IP and broadband technology into TCL's IP phone solutions.TCL plans to use the TNETV1050/1055 IP phone solution, a leading VoIP system-on-a-chip. The platform enabling product designers and manufacturers to rapidly create differentiated and innovative IP phone features such as security, polyphonic ring tones and wireless connectivity."The Smart IP phone is one of the key businesses for TCL Communications. Cooperation with TI will enable us to rapidly develop more innovative IP phone products," said Gu Gong, general manager of TCL Communications, in a statement. "Integrating TI's technology into our products will ensure our customers get the best voice solutions. Moreover, voice quality will improve with the adoption of TI technology and growth of the market."In addition to the IP phone, TI and TCL will gradually expand more cooperation in other communication areas.