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Telecom
Outlook 2003
December
6, 2002
Comsys to
Provide EDGE IP for Texas Instruments
HONGKONG
-- Comsys Communications and Signal Processing, a leader
in physical layer solutions for emerging cellular standards,
will deliver EDGE baseband IP to Texas Instruments for
use in its TCS family of wireless chipset solutions.
This agreement follows similar successful collaboration
between Texas Instruments and Comsys to incorporate
EDGE technology onto TI's digital signal processor technology.
EDGE
technology effectively triples the data rates possible
with GPRS networks, thereby effectively tripling the
capacity of data users on the same network. The lack
of available spectrum for 3G mobile in some countries,
coupled with the relatively inexpensive cost for EDGE
upgrades, makes EDGE a compelling solution for increased
data throughput over existing networks.
It
is forecasted that EDGE handsets will reach subscribers
by mid 2003. EDGE uses the same frequencies and infrastructure
as GSM/GPRS but with different modulation: 8PSK in addition
to GMSK. This modulation enables transmitting more bits
per mhz, which for a subscriber translates into rates
three times faster than GPRS. Typical rates can reach
30kbps per time-slot up to the maximum of close to 60kbps
per time-slot. In addition, EDGE has better error handling
routines that translate into faster and more robust
connections. It offers more capacity available either
for voice or data subscribers, leading to greater revenue.
Contact:
Comsys Inc.
Tel: 972-9-971-7874
Email: doron.elinav@comsysmobile.com
Web: www.comsysmobile.com
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