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To: Dennis Roth who wrote (21604)	4/20/2002 2:51:31 PM
From: grinder965	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 197521

Dennis, Great set of articles! Sounds like even in the unlikely event that they can get edge up and running effectively sometime in 2003, the components that go into the handsets are going to be more expensive then their cdma counterparts. Of course with respect to data rates and capacity, we will continue to see progress along Q's preferred roadmap as well. Coupled with the lack of success with gprs, it sure sounds like the cabal is getting desperate. No question these guys are in deep kimshee! Guess that's what happens when you try to fit a square peg into a round hole <g>

To: Dennis Roth who wrote (21604)	4/22/2002 10:38:10 AM
From: Dennis Roth	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 197521

Comsys Integrates Conexant RF Board Into Its EDGE Technology Platforms; EDGE Handset Units Now One Step Closer library.northernlight.com Story Filed: Monday, April 22, 2002 9:05 AM EST HERZELIA, Israel, Apr 22, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Comsys Communications & Signal Processing Ltd., a leader in physical layer solutions for emerging cellular standards, announced today that it has fully integrated Conexant Systems Inc.'s CX74017 direct conversion transceiver with Comsys' EDGEware(TM) solution. Comsys recently utilized Conexant's board for its real-life EDGE demonstration at the CTIA Show, March 2002. As mobile station manufacturers seek easy-to-implement and cost effective paths to upgrade from GSM/GPRS to EDGE networks, Comsys' EDGEware(TM) software based platform offers the answer. The successful integration and demonstration of EDGEware(TM) with the CX74017 platform strengthens Comsys team's core competencies and shows that the EDGEware(TM) platform is ready for implementation. "EDGE is an exciting technology that offers operators a simple transition to the next generation of cellular services," said Moiz Beguwala, senior vice president and general manger for Conexant's Wireless Communications Division. "Comsys offers a state of the art solution which, when coupled with our RF platform, will quicken handset manufacturer's time to market." Comsys EVP Sales & Marketing, Mr. Ronny Gorlicki, said, "EDGE is HERE -- today. Using Conexant's RF, Comsys has proven again that we can provide an EDGE enabled solution for handset manufacturers, and do so today. We are excited to be working with Conexant platforms and look forward to further cooperation in the near future." In Comsys' EDGEware(TM) demonstration, a SMIQ base station emulator modulated a data stream (a real life digital picture) and transmitted it over an EDGE air interface to Conexant CX74017 direct conversion transceiver and then to Comsys' software-based modem. The working demo showcased and contrasted today's GPRS technologies vs. next generation EDGE technologies accomplishing up to six times faster data transmission rates. EDGEware(TM) is a baseband physical layer software solution incorporating the latest wireless data transmission EDGE standards. EDGEware offers fast and easy migration from GSM/GPRS to EDGE while reducing the costs of integration and shortening time to market. Comsys' solution outperforms EDGE standards requirements as specified by ETSI GSM by implementing a state-of-the-art equalizer and patented high-efficiency innovative algorithms. EDGEware is highly tunable to different system aspects such as different RF impairments and protocol stack interfaces. About Comsys Communications & Signal Processing Comsys Communications and Signal Processing Ltd, a privately held company, is enabling the next generation voice and data over cellular networks. Comsys develops and integrates physical layer solutions for today's and tomorrow's wireless standards -- including: GSM, GPRS, EGPRS (EDGE) and W-CDMA. Its intelligent baseband processing solutions enable silicon vendors, handset manufacturers, laptop producers, cellular modules (e.g. PCMCIA cards) developers and base stations manufacturers to significantly reduce cost and time to market and create a new horizon for voice and data over cellular applications. Founded in 1995, Comsys headquarters and R&D facilities are in Herzelia, Israel. See: www.comsysmobile.com [snip ] 157