Conexant has taken the lead in offering the next generation of controller-based modem solutions that can be designed into numerous applications. All processing power in a controller-based device is done through the hardware making it a complete solution requiring no host CPU intervention. Many products for the home including desktop PCs, notebooks, handheld devices, video game systems and set-top boxes use controller-based modems providing universal Internet access to millions of users. For productivity outside the digital home, controller-based modems can be found in DSL back-up applications.