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To: John Biddle who wrote (32554)	2/18/2003 6:40:14 AM
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New FOMA(R) Handset Models from NTT DoCoMo Feature Texas Instruments OMAP(TM) Processors Tuesday February 18, 2:00 am ET Press Release Source: Texas Instruments Incorporated biz.yahoo.com TI Demonstrations at 3GSM World Congress Will Show High-Quality Video On OMAP1510 Processor-Enabled FOMA Handsets TOKYO, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN - News; TI) announced today that all three new FOMA® (Freedom of Multimedia Access) third generation (3G) handset models from NTT DoCoMo Inc. will feature TI's high-performance, power-efficient OMAP(TM) application processors. These models feature a camera capable of taking high-quality still photos and video. The handsets also support iMotion(TM) Mail, which enables users to send a video they have recorded as an email attachment. The high processing performance and low power consumption of TI's OMAP1510 processor help enable these rich, real-time multimedia-rich features as well as long battery life. Experience the performance of TI's OMAP1510 processor-enabled FOMA handsets at TI Booth in Hall 2 E19 at 3GSM World Congress. The new handsets featuring the OMAP1510 processor are as follows: N2051 (NEC) F2051 (Fujitsu) P2102V (Panasonic Mobile Communications) For product details, please refer to the related announcement from NTT DoCoMo, nttdocomo.com . Texas Instruments widely-adopted OMAP platform is comprised of high performance, power-efficient processors, a robust software infrastructure and comprehensive support network for the development of differentiated 2.5G and 3G multimedia-enhanced mobile devices and software applications. Tailored to support the real-time processing needs of high-end, multimedia-rich wireless handsets and PDAs, TI's OMAP1510 processor provides the processing performance needed to run data-intensive applications like multimedia messaging, interactive gaming, Internet audio, streaming video and location based services, without sacrificing valuable battery life. TI's OMAP processors support all wireless communications standards and popular mobile operating systems (OS). Software code compatibility is achieved extensively from a scalable family of processors that support simple data applications such as text messaging to others high-performance multimedia, enabling manufacturers to reliably offer next-generation products. "We are happy to work with NTT DoCoMo, and the leading Japanese handset manufacturers, NEC, Fujitsu and Panasonic. NTT DoCoMo is a true pioneer in 3G wireless and is delivering exciting new multimedia-enabled handsets and services to its customers today," said Alain Mutricy, TI Vice President and Worldwide OMAP Platform General Manager. "NTT Docomo customers will be able to enjoy a rich wireless multimedia experience with a variety of new handset features leveraging our customers' expertise and taking advantage of TI's OMAP processors. We look forward to continuing our support to NTT DoCoMo and our handset partners in developing new 3G technology in the future." About TI's Wireless Terminals Business Unit Building on more than 10 years of wireless experience, TI delivers the engines for real-time wireless voice, data and multimedia. TI offers handset and PDA manufacturers the building blocks they need to bring high-performance, power-efficient products to market -- including complete wireless terminal chipsets and reference designs, OMAP(TM) application processors and a network of systems integrators and software application developers. In 2004, TI will leverage its wireless systems expertise to introduce the world's first single- chip cell phone solution. For more information about TI's wireless portfolio of complete antenna to applications solutions, please visit www.ti.com/wireless . About Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and Analog technologies to meet our customers' real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor, the company's businesses include Sensors & Controls, and Educational & Productivity Solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries. Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN. More information is located on the World Wide Web at www.ti.com . Trademarks All registered trademarks and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.