Broadband Innovations and Scientific-Atlanta Team To Build A High Density/High Performance Universal Upconverter.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2000 Compact UC-4 Upconverter to Incorporate Broadband Innovations' Technology; Ideal For Multimedia And Data Applications Over Hybrid Fiber-Coax (HFC 1. (networking) HFC - Hybrid Fiber Coax. 2. (hardware) HFC - hydrofluorocarbon. ) Networks Broadband Innovations Inc. (formerly known as MCSI MCSI Multiple Capture Single Image MCSI Mining Consulting Services, Inc. mcSi Microcrystalline Silicon MCSI Motorola Cellular Services, Inc. MCSI Multi-Channel Communications Sciences Inc. MCSI Multi-Media Chunk Stream Identifier ) announced today it has signed an agreement with Scientific-Atlanta Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SFA See sales force automation. SFA - Sales Force Automation ) to incorporate Broadband Innovations' unique technology within Scientific-Atlanta's new UC-4 Universal Upconverter product. "The Universal Upconverter delivers a new generation of capabilities in a very small package -- half the size of other upconverters," said Dean Rockwell, director and general manager of Scientific-Atlanta's Headend Systems division. "Broadband Innovations' ASIC-based technology is a key component in making the UC-4's small size and advanced capabilities possible." The UC-4 module accepts both analog or digital intermediate frequency (IF) signals. An on-board microprocessor automatically compensates for any differences in input level or IF frequency that can occur between the two formats. This high-performance, economical frequency translation makes the UC-4 an ideal solution for new multimedia and data applications over Hybrid Fiber-coax (HFC) networks. The UC-4 combines smaller size, lower power consumption, and premium performance for maximum versatility. ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. technology enables the UC-4 module to consume approximately half of the power of other upconverters, without sacrificing performance. "We're very proud that Scientific-Atlanta -- an acknowledged market leader in advanced headend products -- has chosen to incorporate Broadband Innovations technology in this important new product," said Stephen Stuut, Broadband Innovations, president and 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. . "We've long been known as an excellent R&D firm, now our research is coming to fruition as part of leading-edge products like the UC-4." About Broadband Innovations Broadband Innovations is a privately held San Diego-based telecommunications technology company specializing in RF and 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). solutions for broadband communications. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.broadbandinnovations.com, or contact Emile Barrios Barrios is a name of Hispanic origin. The name may refer to: Persons
About Scientific-Atlanta Inc. Scientific-Atlanta Inc. (NYSE:SFA) (http://www.scientificatlanta.com) is a leading supplier of broadband communications systems, satellite-based video, voice and data communications networks and worldwide customer service and support. "Forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 may be included in this news release. A variety of factors could cause the company's actual results to differ from the anticipated results expressed in such forward-looking statements. Investors are referred to the company's Cautionary Statements (Exhibit 99 to the company's most recent Form 10-K), which statements are incorporated into this news release by reference. Product and logo artwork available upon request. |
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