Alps and NxtWave Communications Partner on DTV Reference Design; NXT2000 Demodulator Selected for Alps' Single Conversion Tuner Series Reference Design Targeted for North America.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers CES 2001 LANGHORNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2000 NxtWave Communications Inc. (nxtwavecomm.com), a developer of broadband communications integrated circuits (ICs), Wednesday announced that Japan-based Alps (language) ALPS - 1. An early interpreted algebraic language for the Bendix G15 by Richard V. Andree of the University of Oklahoma. ALPS is said to have preceded and influenced development of BASIC. Dale Peters VSB - Navy Scout Bombing Squadron (US Navy aviation unit designation used from 1920s to 1940s) VSB - Vancouver School Board VSB - Variable Shaped Beam (IEE electronics systems and software) VSB - Variable Special Pay VSB - Vendor Service Bulletin VSB - Vereinbarung über Die Standesregeln zur Sorgfaltspflicht der Banken (German) receiver chip into its TDLU7 single conversion tuner series reference design for digital TV (DTV), set-top box and PC-DTV products. "This reference design is yet another endorsement of the NXT2000," said Matt Miller, president and CEO of NxtWave Communications. "As a leading tuner manufacturer, Alps is one that is well-equipped to move the DTV market to the next level. We're excited to be part of their reference design, which will make it much easier for DTV OEMs to bring product to market rapidly." "Alps continues to advance the reception of terrestrial DTV within the U.S. by providing its best-in-class single conversion tuner series. Having NxtWave Communications' NXT2000 receiver chip onboard complements the overall performance of the total design," said Katsumi Tobita, tuner division general manager at Alps. Alps' TDLU7 single conversion tuner series reference design will be ready for volume shipment in Q1 2001. About Alps Electric Co. Ltd. Alps Electric Co. is a Japanese corporation that has manufactured various electronic components since its foundation in 1948. Based on its innovative proprietary technology and market outlook, the company provides cutting-edge electronic components that contribute to the advancement of a multimedia society in the four core businesses of communications and broadcasting, components, computer peripherals and car electronics. Based on a four-sphere business structure comprising Japan, Asia, the United States and Europe, Alps advances global corporate activities that strengthen partnerships with countries and regions throughout the world. Additional information may be accessed at www.alps.com. About NxtWave Communications Inc. NxtWave Communications develops broadband communications integrated circuits (ICs) for use in multiple mass markets. Using efficient and robust modulation and demodulation techniques, the company's IC solutions satisfy the requirements of manufacturers of cable modems, interactive set-top boxes, digital TVs and PC video products. NxtWave Communications leverages proprietary algorithms in its receiver implementations of industry standard transmission formats including QAM, VSB, QPSK QPSK - Quadrative Phase-Shift Keying QPSK - Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying QPSK - Quadriphase Shift Key QPSK - Quadrs Phase Shift Key QPSK - Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (transmission encoding), COFDM COFDM - Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing and NTSC. NxtWave Communications has headquarters in Langhorne at One Summit Square, Route 413 & Doublewoods Road, with worldwide marketing and sales headquarters in Irvine, Calif. For additional information visit www.nxtwavecomm.com. Note to Editors: NxtWave Communications will be exhibiting the latest in its demodulator chip technology during CES and participating in the DigitalHome Experience media event on Jan. 6, 2001, at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. |
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