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To: Elwood P. Dowd who wrote (93795)	11/19/2001 1:08:08 PM
From: Night Writer	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 97611

Compaq Selects Analog Devices' Othello GPRS Chipset New wireless pack for GSM/GPRS networks enables iPAQ Pocket PC to function as a voice and data device NORWOOD, Mass., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) announced today that Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) has selected its Othello(TM) and Softfone(TM) GSM/GPRS chipsets for use in its new Wireless Pack for GSM/GPRS Networks for the iPAQ(R) Pocket PC. In addition, the Wireless Pack will use ADI's power management integrated circuits (ICs). The Wireless Pack for GSM/GPRS Networks enables iPAQ Pocket PC users to send and receive email, surf the web and have wireless telephone service. Tri- band operation assures seamless use on GPRS networks around the world, and both voice and "always-connected" data service at speeds over 50kbps. "We selected Analog Devices' Othello and SoftFone chipsets for their unmatched performance levels and reliability," said Cindy Box, Compaq's Director of iPAQ Mobile Solutions. "After extensive evaluations and testing, we found that ADI's solution was able to meet all our needs, including the GPRS specifications and interoperability on multiple networks. The field- proven Othello and SoftFone chipsets allowed the Wireless Pack to easily pass the stringent GSM Full Type Approval, FCC, and Industry Canada testing." "The Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC is a perfect example of the application that Analog Devices envisioned for our direct conversion radio technology," said Brian McAloon, group vice president and general manager, DSP and System Products, Analog Devices. "With this technology, voice and fifty kilobits per second data communications can be embedded in all types of handheld devices. We are in a strong position with the technology, subscriber terminals and GPRS network services all in place." GPRS is the fastest-growing wireless data system in the world with coverage now widespread in Europe and Asia and mid-2002 completion of USA nationwide coverage planned by carriers such as Voicestream, AT&T Wireless and Cingular. GPRS is a packet-based wireless communication service that promises data rates five times faster than other wireless systems and continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone and computer users. GPRS is based on Global System for Mobile (GSM) communication, the world's largest cellular network, and will complement existing services such circuit-switched cellular phone connections and the Short Message Service (SMS). ADI's Othello direct conversion technology simplifies traditional radio architecture by allowing incoming radio frequency (RF) signals to be converted directly to baseband and eliminates the need for intermediate frequency filters, among the most expensive components of the radio. The ADI SoftFone DSP baseband processor is currently used in a wide variety of GSM and GPRS products from basic voice phones through GPRS multislot Class 12 devices. Its unique RAM-based approach allows manufacturers to easily customize features entirely in software. In addition, SoftFone incorporates many breakthrough advancements in power consumption, cost and size.