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To: Jim McMannis who wrote (27150)	6/7/1998 12:44:00 AM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 33344

Jim - Re: "Wasn't MMX supposed to enable a softmodem for the Pentium? What's the problem?" There's no problem. Paul {=============================} mot.com Motorola 56K Software Modem Out-Performs Hardware Modems in Independent Testing Upgradeable Motorola host-based modem confirms technology's promise by achieving better throughput at V.34 and 56K in NSTL testing LAS VEGAS, Nev., November 17, 1997 -- Motorola's Information Systems Group (www.mot.com/isg) announced today its new 56K host-based software modem outperformed external hardware modems in head-to-head independent tests conducted by NSTL. NSTL said the tests at both 56K and V.34 speeds show Motorola software modem technology is a "viable contender as a modem solution." Motorola's SM56 Soft Modem matched external modems in V.34 impaired line tests. It was the leading performer over the common lines and "a very consistent performer" over the noisier, less common lines, NSTL reported. On similar 56K throughput tests on impaired lines, the Motorola soft modem performed "exceptionally well" and "showed remarkably consistent performance from the short local loops on the analog side to the longer loop," said the NSTL. "By utilizing a single chip that uses software running on any Pentium PC, industry leaders like Motorola are introducing soft modems as a means for cost savings, longer product life span and a tool for simplifying communications across dissimilar devices," said Helen Holzbaur, manager of licensing and testing methodologies for NSTL. "Given these results, it is clear the software modem is a viable contender as amodem solution." NSTL, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the leading independent hardware and software testing organization in the microcomputer industry, dedicated to providing high-quality services and test tools to the PC community. "These independent tests by NSTL confirm our belief that software modem technology is a viable alternative to hardware-based modems," said Richard Leslie, vice president of Motorola's Information Systems Group in charge of software modem development. "We fully expect PC OEMs will embrace this emerging technology and with the ever-increasing power of processors, 1998 should see rapid adoption of software modems." The newly available Motorola 56K host-based modem is K56flexTM compatible and incorporates Motorola-developed Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) technology for optimum performance and interoperability. It will be software-upgradeable to the TIA-ITU 56K standard when it is set. Motorola is active in developing the 56K ITU standard and expects to be an important contributor to this emerging software modem technology. The full test report is available from Motorola by calling 1-508-261-4323. Motorola's Information Systems Group is a leading supplier of network products and integrated network solutions. ISG is part of Motorola's Messaging, Information and Media Sector (MIMS). Motorola is one of the world's leading providers of wireless communications, semiconductors and advanced electronic systems and services. Major equipment businesses include cellular telephone, two-way radio, paging and data communications, personal communications, automotive, defense and space electronics and computers. Motorola semiconductors power communication devices, computers and millions of products. Motorola's 1996 sales were $28 billion. ISG information is available on the world wide web at www.mot.com/isg. Motorola is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc. Other product names used are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. Motorola \| Search \| Email \| ISG Home c Copyright 1997 Motorola, Inc. Al