Comsys Announces Early Engagement Programme for WiMAX Baseband Solutions.Opportunity for key customers to enjoy privileged relationship with Comsys during early production phase of ComMAX processors BARCELONA, Spain -- Comsys is launching at the 3GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) A digital cellular phone technology based on TDMA that is the predominant system in Europe, but also used worldwide. Developed in the 1980s, GSM was first deployed in seven European countries in 1992. World Congress its 'Early Engagement Programme' for key customers of its ComMAX[TM] processor models CM1100 and CM1125. Under the terms of the programme up to three selected customers will have the opportunity to work with Comsys over the next few months, to begin developing their WiMAX handset The part of the telephone that contains the speaker and the microphone. On a desktop phone, the part you hold in your hand is the handset. On a cellphone, the entire phone is the handset. See multihandset cordless and headset. designs using the ComMAX processors before their general market availability. The participants will enjoy unprecedented access to Comsys' in-house design resources, including applications support, the use of development boards and the provision of relevant documentation. "This intimate business and technical relationship will offer the programme members a kick start with their WiMAX handsets, giving them faster time-to-market, preferential pref·er·en·tial adj. 1. Of, relating to, or giving advantage or preference: preferential treatment. 2. access to the reference designs, and access to our experienced technical team," commented Ronny Gorlicki, Executive VP Sales at Comsys. "They will also have the opportunity to influence the design and specification of the processor itself." He added, "We are already in negotiations with key customers about joining the Early Engagement Programme, but are still willing to talk with anyone else who may fit the criteria for participating in this programme." ComMAX is a product line of flexible multimode OFDM/A baseband processors that enable service continuity between cellular and Mobile WiMAX See WiMAX and 802.16. (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. 802.16e) networks. Targeted at manufacturers of multimode mobile-WiMAX terminals, ComMAX processors provide a comprehensive mobile broadband Description Mobile Broadband is a type of wireless internet access that differs from Wi-Fi. Mobile Broadband is the name used to describe the 3G services which are made possible by HSDPA and HSUPA, the latest technologies on the W-CDMA evolutionary path. solution with MIMO (Multiple Input/Multiple Output) Pronounced "my-mo," it is the use of multiple transmitters and receivers (multiple antennas) on wireless devices for improved performance. capability that can operate over multiple frequency bands, presents best-in-class performance and offers substantial cost and power-savings. Last autumn the ComMAX product line was awarded 'Best Chip Design' at the prestigious Best of WiMAX World Awards, which recognized leaders in the development and deployment of WiMAX technologies. Comsys is exhibiting on Stand 2B73 in Hall 2 at the 3GSM World Congress. |
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