C-motech and Wavesat Announce a
WiMAX ExpressCard
Other Topics: WiMAX Reverse Path
Demodulator, Wireless Broadband
Communication Systems, Mobile WiMAX Channel
Emulation
C-motech
October 22, 2007
The ExpressCards, Powered by Wavesat’s chipset, will Provide WiMAX
Portability for Existing Fixed Networks
Seoul, Korea & Dorval, Canada –– C-motech (www.cmotech.com), a company
specializing in wireless data modems and Wavesat (www.wavesat.com), a
supplier of 802.16d and 802.16e solutions, announced a partnership for a
WiMAX ExpressCard for laptops. |
The ExpressCard is
Powered by Wavesat’s Evolutive™ NP7256 chipset, supporting 802.16d+,
enabling nomadic and portable devices as defined in the WiMAX ETWG
profile. The device also offers the competitive advantage of backward
compatibility with IEEE 802.16-2004 fixed WiMAX systems enabling these
devices to be seamlessly introduced into existing networks. This product
Series offers enhanced indoor reach through uplink subchannelization.
"Wavesat is a highly experienced and innovative WiMAX chipmaker and its
vision is setting the norm throughout the industry", Young Hwan Kim, C-motech’s
CTO commented. "Wavesat semiconductor solutions are giving us the best
technology for building WiMAX portable devices. We look forward to a
long term relationship with Wavesat."
Vijay Dube, Wavesat’s President and COO commented, “The introduction of
compact and plug-in WiMAX devices such as ExpressCards is yet another
step in helping accelerate WiMAX adoption worldwide. C-motech is rapidly
becoming a global wireless data leader by delivering leading-edge
next-generation wireless communications technologies. We’re happy to
partner with them to support their commitment to enhancing users'
broadband experience with WiMAX and we’re looking forward to a
profitable partnership with them.”
Wavesat WiMAX Portfolio
Wavesat's award-winning and WiMAX Forum Certified™ WiMAX products
support both base stations and subscriber units for licensed and
license-exempt radio frequencies. Wavesat provides a full-range of
standards-based integrated circuits, software, and development platforms
supporting IEEE 802.16-2004 and 802.16e-2005 standards.
Featuring the industry’s first WiMAX Mini-PCI card and chosen by ODMs
and OEMs worldwide, Wavesat’s WiMAX portfolio provides effective
wireless connectivity for a wide range of network sizes and coverage
from urban to rural applications.
Wavesat provides solutions for each WiMAX market segment including:
- Fixed (access points, backhaul, DSL
extensions) with 802.16-2004 OFDM Evolutive™ solutions
- Nomadic & Portable (fixed system to
include high-speed connectivity for laptop and portable applications)
with 802.16d+ OFDM Evolutive™ products
- Full mobility with 802.16e-2005
sOFDMA UMobile™ WiBro/WiMAX product family
About C-motech
C-motech Co., Ltd. (CEO Lee Jae Man, www.cmotech.com) is a tech firm
specializing in wireless data modems used for data communication over
mobile handsets. Data modems help mobile handsets, such as notebook
computers, PCs and digital cameras, access the broadband wireless
Internet.
The company has been developing and manufacturing a wide variety of data
modems including internal and external PCMCIA cards and universal serial
bus (USB) devices since 2002.
About Wavesat
Wavesat is a privately held fabless semiconductor company developing
WiMAX chipsets, software and reference designs, enabling OEMs and ODMs
to be first to market with high performance and cost effective WiMAX
compliant solutions. Featuring the first WiMAX Forum certified CPE
design, Wavesat provides solutions for each WiMAX market segment from
Fixed to Mobility. Please visit the company’s web site at
www.wavesat.com.
NOTE: ALL REGISTERED AND UNREGISTERED TRADEMARKS MENTIONED IN THIS
RELEASE ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESECTIVE OWNERS. |
