Chip Maker PrairieComm Inc. to Support UMTS Wireless Technology; U.S. Baseband Processor Firm to Develop Products for UMTS Wireless Communications.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers 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. 2000 Congress Booth No. 72 BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2000 U.S.-based PrairieComm Inc. Wednesday announced that it is developing a line of integrated baseband processors for the emerging UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication Services) standard for third-generation -- "3G" -- 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. . As a global provider of baseband processors, chipsets, and communication software, PrairieComm products currently support all major second-generation standards for cellular telephony: TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) A satellite and cellular phone technology that interleaves multiple digital signals onto a single high-speed channel. For cellular, TDMA triples the capacity of the original analog method (FDMA). , CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. , and GSM. With the development of their UMTS-compliant baseband processors, PrairieComm strengthens its lead in allowing handset and other wireless device manufacturers to design and launch next-generation products quickly and cost-effectively. "UMTS is a natural extension of PrairieComm's expertise in today's '2G' technologies, particularly GSM," said John Diehl, 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. of PrairieComm Inc. "Development of a UMTS baseband solution demonstrates our commitment to enabling the convergence of multiple wireless standards. We plan to do our part by offering OEMs a feature-rich processor for UMTS applications worldwide." "Annual growth in mobile terminal shipments during the past several years has been nothing short of extraordinary," said Bryan Prohm, senior analyst for Mobile Communications with DataQuest. "Looking forward, the expected proliferation of next-generation data-enabled devices will be equally as impressive. The transformation of the mobile terminal into a viable platform for 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. can only be realized if the enabling technologies are in place well beforehand. Hence, that evolution must begin in earnest at the component level." In a separate announcement today, PrairieComm introduced the PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). 5110 integrated baseband processor for UMTS mobile communications. With a design team dedicated to the development and verification of UMTS devices, PrairieComm is currently shipping engineering samples of the PCI5110 chip. An emerging standard for 3G wireless communications in Europe, Asia, and 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. , UMTS is positioned to offer high-bandwidth cellular service on existing GSM networks. UMTS network subscribers will find the 3G standard, or "air interface," simple to use and highly adaptable to their individual wireless needs. With data throughput rates of up to 2Mbits/s, UMTS will enable multimedia applications as well as data-intensive features like videophone (1) (VideoPhone) A line of videophones (definition #1 below) from AT&T that were introduced in the early 1990s and later pulled off the market due to poor sales. The first models came with a price tag above $1,000, and a pair were needed. See Picturephone. and videoconferencing. PrairieComm will develop and ship the critical handset technology needed to drive adoption of UMTS networks Beginning in 2003 under the name 3, Hutchison Whampoa, a large port operator, has gradually launched their startup UMTS networks worldwide including Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland and Sweden. . PrairieComm introduced earlier this year the industry's first baseband processor for TDMA/EDGE wireless networks. As an important element in the evolution of UMTS technology, expertise in TDMA/EDGE is critical in meeting the broader set of chip requirements defined by UMTS. Similarly, PrairieComm's suite of CDMA product offerings further enhances the company's role as an integrator of complementary wireless standards. For more information on UMTS and the introduction of 3G mobile communications, visit the UMTS Forum at www.umts-forum.org. About PrairieComm PrairieComm, based in Rolling Meadows Rolling Meadows, city (1990 pop. 22,591), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb of Chicago; inc. 1955. There is research and development and the manufacture of office supplies and electronic components. , Ill., is at the heart of wireless personal communications. PrairieComm develops chipsets, embedded software and licensed intellectual property for CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UMTS and 3G wireless technologies that give its customer-partners "The Power To Compete" in the worldwide digital cellular marketplace. For more information about PrairieComm and its solutions, visit the company's Web site at www.prairiecomm.com or call 847/871-1800. (c)2000, PrairieComm Inc. All rights reserved. The Power to Compete is a trademark of PrairieComm Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective companies. Editor's Note: Visit PrairieComm Inc. at the UMTS 2000 Congress in Barcelona, Oct. 11-13; Catalonia Palace of Congresses, Booth No. 72. |
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