CONEXANT BRINGS MODEM AND NETWORK CONNECTIVITY TO NOTEBOOK MANUFACTURERS.

Based on the mini-peripheral component interconnect (mini-PCI) form factor, Conexant's solution combines V.90 modem and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity on a single card.

Conexant's mini-PCI solution provides OEMs with an easy means of integrating modem and LAN or broadband connectivity into notebook designs, and offers a lower bill-of-materials cost for notebook manufacturers than alternative solutions.

Supported by the industry's leading computer companies and suppliers, the mini-PCI standard defines a small daughter card that offers the same functionality as the widely accepted PCI standard in a significantly smaller form factor.

Compaq has been a Conexant customer since 1985. In addition to selecting the combination modem/LAN solution, Compaq has also integrated Conexant's host-based V.90 software modem into its Presario 1200T, 1400, 1600 and 1700 notebooks, utilizing the same industry-standard mini-PCI form factor.

Featuring a highly integrated design, the V.90/LAN combo eliminates the need for a bridge chip, a device that allows two devices to share one PCI connector. This reduces bill-of-materials costs by approximately $2 to $4 for typical notebook designs.

Conexant's V.90/LAN combination product is among the first to achieve Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certification, which ensures a product's full compatibility with Windows operating systems. This certification also allows customers integrating the solution onto their motherboards or add-in cards to display the "Designed for Microsoft Windows" logo on product packaging.