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Motorola 56k Software Modem Out-Performs Hardware Modems In Independent Testing
PR Newswire - November 17, 1997 13:00
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Upgradeable Motorola Host-Based Modem Confirms Technology's Promise
by Achieving Better Throughput at V.34 and 56k in Nstl Testing
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola's Information Systems Group
(www.mot.com/isg) announced today its new 56K host-based software modem
outperformed external hardware modems in head-to-head independent tests
conducted by NSTL. NSTL said the tests at both 56K and V.34 speeds show
Motorola software modem technology is a "viable contender as a modem
solution."
Motorola's SM56 Soft Modem matched external modems in V.34 impaired
line tests. It was the leading performer over the common lines and "a
very consistent performer" over the noisier, less common lines, NSTL
reported. On similar 56K throughput tests on impaired lines, the Motorola
soft modem performed "exceptionally well" and "showed remarkably
consistent performance from the short local loops on the analog side to
the longer loop," said the NSTL.
"By utilizing a single chip that uses software running on any
Pentium PC, industry leaders like Motorola are introducing soft modems as
a means for cost savings, longer product life span and a tool for
simplifying communications across dissimilar devices," said Helen Holzbaur,
manager of licensing and testing methodologies for NSTL. "Given these
results, it is clear the software modem is a viable contender as a modem
solution."
NSTL, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the leading independent
hardware and software testing organization in the microcomputer industry,
dedicated to providing high-quality services and test tools to the PC
community.
"These independent tests by NSTL confirm our belief that software
modem technology is a viable alternative to hardware-based modems," said
Richard Leslie, vice president of Motorola's Information Systems Group in
charge of software modem development. "We fully expect PC OEMs will
embrace this emerging technology and with the ever-increasing power of
processors, 1998 should see rapid adoption of software modems."
The newly available Motorola 56K host-based modem is K56flex(TM)
compatible and incorporates Motorola-developed Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
technology for optimum performance and interoperability. It will be
software-upgradeable to the TIA-ITU 56K standard when it is set. Motorola
is active in developing the 56K ITU standard and expects to be an important
contributor to this emerging software modem technology.
The full test report is available from Motorola by calling
1-508-261-4323.
Motorola's Information Systems Group is a leading supplier of network
products and integrated network solutions. ISG is part of Motorola's
Messaging, Information and Media Sector (MIMS). Motorola is one of the
world's leading providers of wireless communications, semiconductors and
advanced electronic systems and services. Major equipment businesses
include cellular telephone, two-way radio, paging and data communications,
personal communications, automotive, defense and space electronics and
computers. Motorola semiconductors power communication devices, computers
and millions of products. Motorola's 1996 sales were $28 billion. ISG
information is available on the world wide web at www.mot.com/isg.
SOURCE Motorola's Information Systems Group
/CONTACT: Tasha McQueen, Senior Associate, tmcqueen@lnscom.com or Wendy
Lavallee of LNS Communications, Inc., 617-577-9777/
/Web site: mot.com
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