MaxLinear achieves DOCSIS 3.1 VFI with Puma 8

MaxLinear (MXL) announced continued momentum in advancing the DOCSIS 4.0 ecosystem toward certification and real-world deployment, building on early interoperability success and expanding OEM adoption around the Puma 8 platform. The company said, “As part of the early DOCSIS 4.0 certification process at CableLabs, MaxLinear became the first silicon vendor to achieve DOCSIS 3.1 Verified for Interoperability using its Puma 8 reference platform. This milestone validates interoperability in today’s deployed networks as the industry progresses toward full DOCSIS 4.0 certification. Combined with MaxLinear’s innovative AI framework, MaxAI, Puma 8 enables operators to deliver tailored broadband experiences while supporting powerful platform-level network optimization and troubleshooting. MaxAI harnesses Puma 8’s on-chip AI acceleration to support more intelligent, AI-driven in-home experiences.”