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To: mike machi who wrote (458)	2/28/2000 9:15:00 PM
From: Tom Hua	Read Replies (1) of 903

Mike, excerpts from DJ Newswire: Calhoun said wireless system operators have been slow to commit to superconductor filters because of concern with the reliability of the cryogenic component, which is required to maintain the cold temperature needed by the superconducting material. Unlike traditional filters, superconductor filters use electricity and are therefore vulnerable to power outages. "Psychologically, it's a hurdle," said Calhoun. "It's at a point in the system the operator wasn't concerned with up to now." The Illinois Superconductor product unveiled Monday is a thick-film superconductor filter with a built-in traditional filter backup system. Calhoun said the product "should take that issue off the table." The company also aimed to separate itself from its competitors with its product introduction. In a press release, Illinois Superconductor said the concept can only be used with a thick-film technology and systems using thin-film techniques will continue to require an expensive duplicate traditional backup system. Superconductor Technologies and Conductus both use thin-film technologies. Regards, Tom

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