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Hybrid Networks Will Be First to Integrate Intel's Demodulator ChipInto Fixed Broadband Wireless Equipment
Customers Will Now Receive Greater Coverage for Internet Access Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Hybrid Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: HYBR), the worldwide leader in MMDS (Multichannel Multipoint Distribution System) fixed broadband wireless Internet access systems, today announced it will be the first to integrate Intel Corporation's 3804 demodulator chip into its head-end equipment that will enable it to provide customers with near/non line-of-sight Internet access capabilities.
Hybrid will increase the circuit density and upstream bandwidth capacity of its fixed broadband wireless systems, and will offer a new technological solution to near/non line-of-sight issues. The new technology will be available in Hybrid Network's products by mid-2001.
"Working with Intel, we have developed a solution for companies looking to deliver fixed broadband wireless service in areas where the transmitter doesn't have a clear line of sight to the transceivers on their customers' homes and businesses," said Michael D. Greenbaum, president and CEO of Hybrid Networks. "With the new technology, our customers will also be able to provide more service with each head-end system, increasing their customer capacity and reducing operating costs."
Hybrid Works with Intel to Integrate New Chip 2-2-2
"Hybrid and Intel have enjoyed a long-standing relationship through the use of Intel's head-end technology in their field-proven wireless broadband systems. We are pleased to continue this relationship by working together to deploy this breakthrough technology. The system is based on our new equalized 16QAM/QPSK receiver and will incorporate Intel's maximum power combining diversity technology," said Allen Edwards, general manager of Intel's Cable Network Organization.
About Hybrid Networks
Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Hybrid Networks Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets fixed broadband wireless systems that enable telecommunications companies, wireless systems operators and network providers to offer high-speed Internet access to businesses and residences. Hybrid was first to market with patented two-way wireless products that focus on the MMDS spectrum and WCS spectrum in the United States and similar spectrum abroad. The company's customers include Sprint, WorldCom, Look Communications and Andrew Corp. Hybrid is part of more fixed broadband wireless deployments than all of its competitors combined. |
