Silicom Ships Unique Combination Ethernet and 56Kbps Modem PC Card.KFAR-SAVA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1997--Silicom Ltd. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : SILCF, SILZF) today announced that the company has begun shipping its advanced combination Ethernet and 56Kbps Modem PC Card A modem for use in a laptop or other computer with a PC Card (PCMCIA) slot. Modem PC Cards come in landline and wireless varieties, the latter enabling you to connect to a specific cellular or data service. See wireless modem. . The Silicom EtherModem 56PC Card (SEM56) supports Ethernet networks as well as modem speeds of up to 56Kbps(a) for high performance connectivity in a single 16-bit PC Card. The Silicom Ethernet + Modem56 innovated PC Card plugs into any Type II PC Card slot A socket for inserting a printed circuit board or a PC Card (CardBus card). See PC Card. to connect to Ethernet networks while at the same time surfing the Internet, accessing e-mail, downloading data or faxing documents using the fastest available modem technology. The product uses K56flex(TM) modem technology and its flash software upgradeable feature ensures continuous support of future ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. 56K standards as they become available. "Silicom is proud to introduce an additional cost effective solution for the increasing number of portable computer users traveling internationally and needing high speed remote communication," said Avi Eizenman, 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 Silicom. "We have made a significant investment in obtaining local PTT (1) (Postal, Telegraph & Telephone) The governmental agency responsible for combined postal, telegraph and telephone services in many European countries. (2) See push-to-talk. PTT - Post, Telephone and Telegraph administration approvals in many countries around the world to ensure reliable communications for the international traveler. The Ethernet + Modem56 software automatically configures the modem to the specific requirements of the local telephone system while traveling from country to country." Key features: -- Simultaneous K56flex(TM) data/fax modem and Ethernet operation -- Supports modem speeds up to 56Kbps(a) -- Certified and approved for use in many countries worldwide -- Free flash software upgradeable to future ITU 56K standard -- Supports all major Network Operating Systems including Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , Novell NetWare, etc. Silicom Ltd. is a leading provider of high performance connectivity solutions for portable computers. The company offers a broad line of single and multi-function PC Card and CardBus products with support for Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Token Ring, 56Kbps modem, USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. and RS-232. More information about Silicom and its products may be found at www.silicom.co.il. -0- All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (a) 56Kbps refers to download speed only, and requires compatible modems at both ends. Other conditions, including telephone line quality and country specific regulations, may limit modem speed. CONTACT: Silicom Ltd. Ran Rachlin, +972-9-767-8989 e-mail: ranr@silicom.co.il |
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