Blue Wave Systems Wins ComStruct Design-In from Thales Instruments for 3G Wireless Testing System.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2001 Blue Wave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:BWSI) today announced that Thales Instruments, formerly Racal Instruments, has selected its ComStruct(TM) building blocks for communications processing for use in its recently launched system to test third generation (3G) wireless infrastructure equipment. Thales Instruments is using the ComStruct(TM) CPCI/C6402 Compact-PCI(R) communications processing platform to provide the core signal processing See DSP. for its new 3G cellular test equipment. The board's multi-processor architecture and high bandwidth datapaths enabled Thales Instruments to optimize system performance, while ComStruct's open-standards design helped the company to reduce its time to market. "We chose Blue Wave's ComStruct CPCI/C6402 for its excellent architecture, providing multi-processing capability and high channel density," said Peter Connell, Business Executive at Thales Instruments. "With expansion of our product range in mind, we saw the ComStruct family providing us with the roadmap necessary to meet the requirements of the next-generation mobile test market." Blue Wave Systems' ComStruct is a set of modular and scalable communications processing building blocks that includes hardware, software and 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 resources. ComStruct enables telecom infrastructure equipment manufacturers to develop, test and deploy carrier-class wireless and wireline technology for applications ranging from 3G wireless to Voice over IP. The ComStruct CPCI/C6402 CompactPCI telecommunications platform features eight TMS TMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (alternative medicine for depression) TMS Test Match Special (sports - cricket) TMS Texas Motor Speedway TMS Transportation Management System TMS Toyota Motor Sales 320(TM) C6202 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
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For more information on Blue Wave Systems and the ComStruct line, including a CPCI/C6402 datasheet, visit http://www.bluews.com. Thales Instruments is a global manufacturer of precision electronic test and measurement equipment that covers the spectrum from DC to broadband optical for use in a wide variety of applications in industries ranging from defense and aerospace to automotive and communications. 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. ComStruct and FACT are trademarks of Blue Wave Systems Inc. All trademarks are acknowledged. 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. |
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