Fujitsu Siemens Computers Selects Intersil's PRISM GT Chip Set for Its CONNECT2AIR 802.11g Wireless LAN Products.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2003 Fujitsu Siemens (Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Inc. (USA), Milpitas, CA, www.fujitsu-siemens.com) Fujitsu Siemens Computers USA is a wholly owned research and development subsidiary of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Computers' New 802.11g Router Uses Intersil's Innovative WiSOC AP Design and PRISM Nitro(TM) Technology That Increases Performance in Mixed 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Networks Intersil Corporation (Nasdaq:ISIL ISIL International Society for Individual Liberty ISIL Interim Support Items List ISIL Intelligence Systems Integration Laboratory (Ft. Huachuca, Arizona; US Army facility for integrating intelligence systems) ), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and wireless networking See wireless network. solutions, today announced that Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a Japanese and German IT vendor, selling consumer and business computing products in the markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (products marketed elsewhere are sold under the Fujitsu brand). , the leading European computer company, has selected Intersil's PRISM GT(TM) Wireless Local Area Networking (WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network ) chip set to provide connectivity for its new 802.11g CONNECT2AIR wireless router A network device that combines a wireless access point (base station), a wired LAN switch and a router with connections to a cable or DSL service. Wireless routers provide a convenient way to connect a small number of wired and any number of wireless computers to the Internet. and PC card. Fujitsu Siemens Computers chose Intersil's innovative ISL ISL - Interface Specification Language. Xerox PARC. Interface description language used by the ILU (Inter-Language Unification) system. Includes descriptions of multiple inheritance, exceptions and garbage collection. E-mail: Bill Janssen <janssen@parc.xerox.com>. 3893 Wireless System-on-a-Chip (WiSOC) to design the new CONNECT2AIR wireless router. The ISL3893 is the world's most highly integrated AP chip solution that provides both WLAN and Ethernet functionality for PRISM GT-based (802.11g draft standard 8.1) access point (AP) or router designs. The ISL3893 WiSOC eliminates the need for a separate network processor, allowing Intersil to offer Fujitsu Siemens Computers the lowest 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. in the industry for a router design. "The Fujitsu Siemens Computers CONNECT2AIR wireless router and PC card are ideally suited for providing 802.11g connectivity throughout the Small Office/Home Office See SOHO. (SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. ) and home. The CONNECT2AIR wireless router delivers true OFDM-based performance while providing seamless backwards compatibility backwards compatibility - backward compatibility with 802.11b products," said Peter Esser, executive vice president, Volume Products and Supply Operations of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "Intersil's innovative new WiSOC design enables full protection mechanism support that ensures our new CONNECT2AIR wireless router will provide complete co-existence and optimal performance when operating in the presence of legacy 802.11b equipment." Designed to the 802.11g Draft Standard (7.1), the CONNECT2AIR wireless router and PC card offer customers speeds up to five times faster than currently deployed 802.11b WLAN products. Fujitsu Siemens Computers CONNECT2AIR 802.11g products are fully interoperable with the existing installed base of over 40 million 802.11b systems worldwide. Since both 802.11g and 802.11b standards are built in, the user can protect their investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate network clients to the very fast 802.11g standard. "Intersil believes we have developed the most highly integrated and best performing 802.11g WLAN solution on the market today," said Larry Ciaccia, vice president and general manager of Intersil's Wireless Networking Product Group. In addition to our highly integrated BBP/MAC and sophisticated ZIF technology, we have incorporated PRISM Nitro(TM) technology, included with the PRISM SingleSource(TM) Driver suite, and the WLAN industry's first and most comprehensive WPA WPA: see Work Projects Administration. WPA in full Works Progress Administration later (1939–43) Work Projects Administration U.S. work program for the unemployed. security software solution. Intersil is very excited that Fujitsu Siemens Computers has selected our PRISM GT solution for their innovative new wireless router and PC card designs." Intersil's PRISM Nitro technology is a firmware feature that is now part of Intersil's SingleSource Driver suite. The PRISM SingleSource Driver is a comprehensive driver package that supports all PRISM(R) chip set solutions (PRISM 3, PRISM GT and PRISM Duette(TM) client and AP solutions). PRISM Nitro is different from other solutions because it is not a proprietary solution and doesn't require a specific combination of clients and access points. PRISM Nitro is designed to work with any 802.11g draft compliant solution, as well as the existing installed base of 802.11b systems. About Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European computer company. Serving the needs of large corporations, small- to medium-sized enterprises and consumers, the company operates in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa Europe, the Middle East and Africa, usually abbreviated to EMEA, is a regional designation used for government, marketing and business purposes. It is particularly common amongst North American based companies, who often divide their international operations into the . It offers a unique choice of world-class computer technology and innovative IT infrastructure solutions. Embedded in a global cooperation, Fujitsu Siemens Computers takes advantage of the strengths and the innovative power of its parent companies Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG. About Intersil Intersil Corporation is a global semiconductor leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and wireless networking solutions. Intersil's product portfolios address four fast growing markets - flat panel displays, optical storage (CD and DVD recordable), power management and wireless networking. Intersil brings added customer value in providing complete silicon, software and reference design solutions to new products that enhance the computing experience for people wherever they live, work or travel. For more information about Intersil or to find out how to become a member of our winning team, visit the company's web site and career page at: http://www.intersil.com. This release may include "forward looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. For information identifying economic, political, climatic, currency, regulatory, technological, competitive and some other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, see Intersil's Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Forward Looking Statement disclaimer found at http://www.intersil.com/legal.asp, as well as Intersil's SEC filings as updated from time to time, found at http://www.sec.gov. PRISM is a registered trademark and PRISM GT, PRISM Duette, PRISM Nitro and PRISM SingleSource are trademarks of Intersil Americas Inc. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. |
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