Broadband communications consists of the technologies and equipment required to deliver packet-based digital voice, video, and data services to end users. Broadband offers users high-speed, always-on Internet access, while offering service providers increased revenue from new, value-added services. Broadband solutions residing within today's broadband communications equipment are complex and require semiconductor manufacturers to integrate a wide variety of innovative technologies to offer low-power, cost-effective system solutions that address the needs of OEMs, service providers, and end users.