2.5GbE brings comprehensive upgrades to commercial applications and entertainment, while meeting the demands of remote work environments

HSINCHU, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Realtek Semiconductor held its �Realtek 2.5GbE Ethernet Experience Meeting� on Saturday, November 7, 2020, joined by renowned e-sports players Westdoor and MMD, and streamer SenYeYeZi. The e-sports players at the event, through various situational experiences, learned the advantages of 2.5GbE Ethernet, which can help create better, more reliable gaming experiences.

The COVID-19 event in 2020 has changed people�s daily lives, and everyone is looking for fast, stable networks to get the speed and stability they need. Ethernet can help with faster transmission speeds, stability, and freedom from interference due to signal. With the evolution of wireless bandwidth to Wi-Fi 6 and 5G, it is necessary to upgrade wired equipment from 1GbE to 2.5GbE.

Realtek has continued to develop in the field of high-speed network communication chips, with more than 30 years of IC design experience. The RTL8125B series launched this year can be used in routers, switches, CPE, NAS, USB dongles, and other equipment, providing fast, stable, multiple interface solutions.

The practical application of Realtek�s second-generation 2.5GbE Ethernet network has provided brand and OEM customers with complete rapid development services, while its application in home entertainment has benefitted e-sports players, live steamers, and audiovisual workers. This event included five situational experience zones: e-sports battles, audiovisual work, live streaming, Dragon bandwidth management, and the 2.5GbE ecosystem. In each zone, e-sports player Westdoor and e-sports live streamer MMD, or live streamer SenYeYeZi, helped participants experience the advantages of 2.5GbE Ethernet:

• E-sports battle: The battle between gamers Westdoor and MMD was projected on a giant screen in real time to show the advantages of 2.5GbE gaming.
• Audio-visual work: By plugging a portable Ethernet connector (USB Dongle) into a laptop, audio-visual workers can easily upgrade their bandwidth to 2.5GbE to accommodate large files. Three bandwidth environments, Wi-Fi, 1GbE, and 2.5GbE allowed guests to experience the smoothness of 2.5GbE.
• Live streaming experience: Streamer SenYeYeZi let guests experience the daily life of a YouTuber through live streaming demos and uploading a large file to a network attached storage (NAS). Guests saw the network environment requirements of heavy users, and how Realtek is a YouTuber�s best friend.
• Dragon bandwidth management: Realtek�s Dragon network bandwidth management software showcased how packet priority and smart distribution of bandwidth ensure that critical applications do not lag.
• Realtek�s 2.5GbE Ecosystem: A real world showcase of the 2.5GbE product ecosystem let guests experience all Realtek�s offerings.

Realtek launched its second-generation 2.5GbE Ethernet solution this year, which reduces chip size, saves energy, and has high compatibility with various brands while still offering stable transmissions. The exclusive bandwidth adjustment software Dragon, and other product features can be used in numerous network-related devices, such as routers, set-top boxes, computers, laptops, network hard drives, printers, base stations, and can upgrade the single and two-way transmission specifications of the local network environment to 2.5GbE. Easy upgrade of high-speed network equipment so that the public can enjoy fast and stable network quality is the core value of Realtek. Continuous improvement, product development, and the refinement of related software and hardware applications are creating a Realtek ecosystem and achieving the vision of �Future Life, Ubiquitous Realtek.�

About Realtek

Realtek Semiconductor Corporation is a world-leading IC provider that designs and develops a wide range of IC products for communications network, computer peripheral, and multimedia applications. Products include 10/100/1000M/2500M Ethernet Controllers/PHYs, 10/100/1000M Ethernet Switch Controllers/Media Converter Controllers/Gateway Controllers, Wireless LAN Controllers & AP/Router SoCs, xDSL, VoIP Solutions, Bluetooth, xPON, IoT Solutions, Automotive Ethernet Solutions, High Fidelity Audio Solutions for Mobile and PC Applications, Card Reader Controllers, Web Camera Controllers, LCD Monitor/ATV/DTV Controllers, and Digital Home Center Controllers. With advanced design expertise in RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits, and with strong manufacturing and system knowledge, Realtek offers full-featured, high-performance, and competitive total solutions. More information on Realtek can be found on our website: www.realtek.com

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Contacts

David Baum

Allison+Partners for Realtek U.S.

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