Compal Communications Selects Freescale's Platform for ZigBee(TM) Module; Wireless Network Module Designed for Cellular, Home Automation, Security and Medical Applications.TEMPE, Ariz. -- Compal Communications, a global design manufacturer of mobile communication products, has chosen Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. is an American semiconductor manufacturer. It was created by the divestiture of the Semiconductor Products Sector of Motorola in 2004. Freescale focuses their integrated circuit products on the automotive, embedded and communications markets. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FSL FSL - Formal Semantics Language. A language for compiler writing. ["A Formal Semantics for Computer Languages and its Application in a Compiler-Compiler", J.A. Feldman, CACM 9(1) (Jan 1966)]. [Sammet 1969, p. 641]. ) (NYSE:FSL.B) to provide ZigBee technology for its next-generation wireless communication module. Compal engineered its communication module to meet the ZigBee and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. (R) 802.1.5.4 standards and to address the need for a cost-effective, low-power wireless sensor and control network. For example, if a person needs regular healthcare monitoring, ZigBee technology may be used to form a local sensor network around the patient. To assist in an emergency, the ZigBee network may be designed to automatically notify the patient's GPS phone, which may be programmed to contact the closest medical center. "Freescale's comprehensive ZigBee offerings enabled us to deliver a highly integrated wireless module that addresses a variety of emerging wireless applications," said Dr. Sam Yang from Compal Communications. "Our goal is to deliver turnkey solutions to our customers looking to add wireless connectivity, and Freescale's solutions enable new possibilities for medical, home automation and monitoring applications." According to a report by analyst firm In-Stat published in 2005, the estimated worldwide market for ZigBee chipsets is expected to reach 150 million units by 2009. "Compal continues to push the envelope for developing solutions that enable OEMs to create innovative wireless solutions for the home and communications," said Brett Black, commercial wireless operations manager of Freescale's Wireless and Mobile Systems Group. "The selection of our ZigBee platform for Compal's modules underscores the growing industry support for our solution and the increasing momentum of ZigBee technology." Freescale's ZigBee-compliant platform, which includes the MC13193 2.4 GHz RF chip, a low voltage, low power HCS HCS - Heterogeneous Computer System A distributed system project. 08 MCU (1) (MicroController Unit) A computer on a single chip. See microcontroller. (2) (Multipoint Control Unit) A device that is used to moderate a videoconference of three or more end points (users at computers or groups of users and the Figure 8 Wireless Z-Stack ZigBee software, provides a robust, cost-effective, and easy-to-deploy solution. ZigBee-enabled on-chip features and enhancements reduce external components and total bill of materials The list of components that make up a system. For example, a bill of materials for a house would include the cement block, lumber, shingles, doors, windows, plumbing, electric, heating and so on. , while providing battery lifetimes of up to several years. For more information on Freescale's ZigBee-compliant solutions, visit www.freescale.com/zigbee. Compal's module The flexibility and size of Compal's module allows easy integration into a number of applications for various industries. Compal supports customers on both the hardware and software to allow full ZigBee implementation. Compal's modules deliver world-class performance and reliability that will lower the entry barriers of RF and antenna design for customers with the additional benefit of high-quality RF performance. Compal's communication module features --Full hardware interfaces and full development kit --Small size: 30mm by 18mm (antenna included) --Standards: IEEE802.15.4, ZigBee1.0 --Supports full network topologies: star, mesh, multipoint --Full software development environment and tools About Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor Inc. (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. Freescale became a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. in July 2004 after more than 50 years as part of Motorola Inc. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale, a member of the S&P 500(R), is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies with 2005 sales of $5.8 billion (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ). www.freescale.com About Compal Communication Inc. Compal Communication Inc. is a professional ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) A contract manufacturer that uses its own designs and intellectual property (IP). See contract manufacturer. company in the wireless field. The product lines include feature phone, smart phone, PDA phone, GPS device, VoIP device, ZigBee model and so on. CCI CCI Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie (France) CCI CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) Citation Index CCI Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Western Australia) is proficient in wireless device designing. The company is located in Taiwan and owns the manufactory in China (Nan Jing jing (jing) [Chinese] one of the basic substances that according to traditional Chinese medicine pervade the body, usually translated as "essence"; the body reserves or constitutional makeup, replenished by food and rest, that supports ). Freescale(TM) and the Freescale logo are trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Freescale Semiconductor Inc. 2006. Reader Inquiry Response: Freescale Semiconductor P.O. Box 17927 Denver, CO 80217 USA |
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