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To: Techplayer who wrote (1100)	9/27/1999 7:08:00 PM
From: pat mudge	Read Replies (1) of 2347

If TERN's S-CDMA were to be written into the DOCSIS specs, they would have to add the technology to the pool and thereby make it available to everyone equally. The DOCSIS standard that was to include S-CDMA has been postponed indefinitely so whatever advantage TERN may have had has also been delayed indefinitely. In the meantime, TERN is certified for a modem developed by someone else and doesn't feel compelled to make it clear to the public --- or their shareholders --- what they've done. When CNBC touts their S-CDMA I doubt they know it hasn't received certification, nor that it's been put on a back burner by CableLabs. Incidentally, CDMA patents for cable modems are held by Stanford Telecom, currently being acquired by NN who in turn has sold the components unit to Intel. So, the question arises, what does this do to Broadcom who holds a license from STII? Can the license be revoked? Can the terms be changed? Will Intel encroach on their turf? To focus on Terayon is to watch the clowns while, in the center ring, elephants are swinging from the flying trapeze. Pat

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