Intel buys Texas Instrument's cable modem business as part of set-top box strategy
Intel has made it clear that it wants in on the market for consumer electronics devices that connect to your HDTV, and it's made a major move towards its goal with the announcement today that it's purchased Texas Instrument's cable modem product line, which includes the Puma 5 platform. It's not a sexy acquisition, but it's a pivotal one for getting Intel inside cable TV providers' future set-top boxes.