Aura Communications Selects TSMC Pure-Play Foundry; Aura's LibertyLink Enables Wireless Communication; Targeted for 0.25 Micron CMOS Process.Business/Technology Editors WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2001 Aura Communications, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company A fabless semiconductor company specializes in the design and sale of hardware devices implemented on semiconductor chips. It achieves an advantage by outsourcing the fabrication of the devices to a specialized semiconductor manufacturer called a semiconductor foundry or "fab. providing system-on-chip (SOC) solutions for wireless voice, data and audio communication, today named Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC TSMC Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd TSMC Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation TSMC Traffic Systems Management Center TSMC Toll Station Management Controller TSMC Transportation Supply Maintenance Command TSMC Technical Services Manager Code ) as the initial foundry for its recently announced LibertyLink transceiver. TSMC is now fabricating Aura's LibertyLink(TM) device that enables multiple wireless clients to communicate with a single base transceiver, cutting the power and cost of a multipoint personal area network (PAN) implementation. LibertyLink is targeted for TSMC's advanced 0.25 micron CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. process technology, allowing Aura to provide chipsets optimized for yield, cost and high-volume production. Samples will be available next month, with full production quantities available in late Q4. "TSMC is a leading foundry and an important strategic partner for us," remarks Vincent Palermo Vincent "Vinny Ocean" Palermo was a high ranking member of the New Jersey La Cosa Nostra DeCavalcante crime family. He was nicknamed Vinny Ocean because he once worked in a fish market which he used as a front for running a numbers racket. , president and chief executive officer (CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. ) of Aura Communications. "We have every confidence that TSMC will work with us to ensure we meet our customer commitments." "Aura's implementation of magnetic induction technology to wireless and personal area networks typifies the innovation that we see in the fabless semiconductor community every day," adds Ed Ross, president of TSMC North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . "We are gratified grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. that Aura selected TSMC and look forward to sharing in its success." Aura's wireless technology is based on the principles of magnetic induction, where signals are coupled over a short distance using magnetic fields magnetic fields, n.pl the spaces in which magnetic forces are detectable; created by magnetostrictive ultrasonic scalers to cause the tips of instruments such as ultrasonic scalers to vibrate. . Its features include ultra-low power consumption, automatic client recognition, secure communications, auto-ranging power control and programmability. LibertyLink's single chip solution will reduce the cost of short-range wireless consumer products, including wireless headsets for hands-free driving, cell phones, cordless phones, next generation PDAs and computers. About Aura Communications Aura Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that has developed an enabling technology for low-cost, low-power, personal-area networks. Aura's programmable system-on-chip (SOC) solutions create the backbone infrastructure for wireless voice, audio and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. . Its recently announced LibertyLink(TM) family of products is targeted to wireless headsets for mobile phones, personal communicators, computers and hands-free driving, as well as wireless game controllers and cord-free computer desktop devices. Founded in 1995, Aura Communications is privately held and funded by Duchossois TECnology Partners, Pilot House Ventures, Motorola Ventures and angel investors. Corporate headquarters is located at 187 Ballardvale Street, Wilmington, Mass. 01887. Telephone: (978) 988-0088. Facsimile: (978) 988-3977. Email: info@auracomm.com. Online information is found at its web site: http://www.auracomm.com. Aura, VoiceLink and LibertyLink are trademarks of Aura Communications Inc. All other companies and products referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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