Blue Wave Systems ComStruct Line Selected by UbiNetics for 3G Mobile System; VME/C6420 Provides Processing Power in 3G Test System.Business/Technology Editors CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2000 Continuing the success of the ComStruct(TM) line, Blue Wave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:BWSI) announces the selection of the VME/C6420 DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive board by UbiNetics Ltd, UK subsidiary of PA Consulting Group PA Consulting Group (PA) is an international management consulting firm known for its expertise in technology and new product development.[1] As of 2007 it operates in more than 35 countries. The firm works across both the private and public sectors. . The ComStruct VME/C6420 has been designed into UbiNetics' Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) is one of the third-generation (3G) cell phone technologies. Currently, the most common form uses W-CDMA as the underlying air interface, is standardized by the 3GPP, and is the European answer to the ITU (UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. ) TTM TTM Trailing 12 months. Often used with Earnings Per Share. 100 Test Mobile to allow infrastructure developers and service providers to gain a significant time-to-market advantage in the deployment of third generation (3G) networks. UbiNetics has so far placed orders worth more than $1 million for the VME/C6420 for use in their 3G Test Mobile program. High levels of processing power are required for 3G, the next generation mobile telephony standard, which enables significantly higher data rates to be provided over wireless systems and increases channel density to cope with the rapid increase in subscribers. The VME/C6420 provides the functionality and processing power necessary to support these new high-speed services See broadband. and is used within UbiNetics TTM 100 system to provide the baseband processing function. The test mobile gives network manufacturers and operators the ability to carry out practical trials on 3G networks to evaluate coverage, capacity and interoperability. Worldwide trials of UMTS are already in progress as network operators target the first system launches in 2001/2002. Stirling Essex, UbiNetics Director of Projects, explains, "Our UMTS TTM 100 Test Mobile required a high performance signal processor, providing high-speed communications and an open architecture capable of meeting evolving needs. Blue Wave's VME/C6420 DSP board met these requirements, allowing for early product introduction to meet the demands of our global customers." "The transition to 3G demands rapid network development to support widespread deployment by 2002, with handset trials being a key part of this," said Kevin Parslow, executive vice president at Blue Wave Systems. "ComStruct solutions offer optimized board architectures, leading edge development tools, and full re-programmability, all of which reduce customers time-to-market, with the flexibility to add new services once deployed." The ComStruct VME/C6420 DSP resource board is available with a choice of four C6201 fixed-point or four C6701 floating-point digital signal processors A digital signal processor (DSP) is a specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processing, generally in real-time computing. Characteristics of typical Digital Signal Processors
I/O - Input/Output capabilities, which includes two industry standard PMC (1) See Portable Media Center. (2) (PCI Mezzanine Card) A PCI-based mezzanine card that is widely adapted to VMEbus, CompactPCI and PCI cards. sites, provide access to a wide range of analog and digital I/O, serial and network modules facilitating the easy integration of telecom systems. For more information on Blue Wave Systems and the ComStruct VME/C6420 DSP board, visit http://www.bluews.com. Blue Wave Systems is a leading supplier of high-channel Digital Signal Processing See DSP. Digital Signal Processing - (DSP) Computer manipulation of analog signals (commonly sound or image) which have been converted to digital form (sampled). (DSP) subsystems used in telecommunication infrastructure equipment, such as voice over packet (VoIP) gateways, digital wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. and intelligent peripherals. The ComStruct(TM) line of telecom infrastructure communication processing subsystems was launched in January 1999. At the heart of the ComStruct(TM) line is the company's FACT(TM) software (Framework Architecture for Communication Technologies), which enables the DSP subsystem to be rapidly and effectively deployed in a variety of carrier class telecom applications. Blue Wave Systems has been a market leader in DSP board-level products since 1983. For additional information, please visit our company's web site at www.bluews.com. Ubinetics Based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, UbiNetics Limited founded in 1999 as a subsidiary of PA Consulting Group, is a next generation technology group developing innovative 3G and 2G wireless data communication solutions. UbiNetics employs more than 100 staff at its Cambridge Technology Centre, working closely with an impressive list of blue-chip accounts intent on delivering to its customers a range of advanced wireless data solutions. UbiNetics' specific market leadership includes, design and manufacture of 2G and 3G data modules, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) A digital cellular phone technology based on TDMA that is the predominant system in Europe, but also used worldwide. Developed in the 1980s, GSM was first deployed in seven European countries in 1992. PC cards, test and measurement equipment and reference designs. UbiNetics products are used, among others, by cellular network infrastructure, handset terminal and PC/PDA manufacturers. Our technologies enable manufacturers to embed em·bed also im·bed v. em·bed·ded, em·bed·ding, em·beds v.tr. 1. To fix firmly in a surrounding mass: embed a post in concrete; fossils embedded in shale. GSM connectivity into products serving a broad range of industries, including utilities, pharmaceuticals, automotive, chemicals, financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , manufacturing and oil/gas. www.ubinetics.com PA Consulting Group is a leading management, systems, and technology consultancy, employing about 2,700 employees, and operating worldwide from over 30 offices in some 20 countries. www.pa-consulting.com This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. which are based on expectations of the Company but involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, technological change, quarterly fluctuations, integration of Mizar and Loughborough Sound Images, dependence on the defense industry, dependence on key suppliers and employees, competition, and Year 2000 compliance. The foregoing list should not be construed as exhaustive and the Company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise forward-looking statements to reflect unanticipated events. For a further explanation of risk factors please see the Company's most recent SEC filings. The Company further cautions users who may utilize published bookings and backlog information as tools to forecast the company's revenue during a given timeframe since certain purchase orders may be subject to 1) cancellation and, 2) revision to delivery schedules. ComStruct is a trademark of Blue Wave Systems, Inc. PA and UbiNetics are trademarks of their respective owners. All other brand names and trademarks are properties of their respective holders. |
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