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Kyocera Launches Bluetooth RF Module for CDMA Devices

Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 11:08 AM PST

Industry's Smallest Class Size with Outstanding Reception and Low Power Consumption

Kyocera Corporation today announced the introduction of RB06, the world's smallest class-size Bluetooth(TM) radio frequency (RF) module for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) mobile phones. Measuring only 5.0x4.0x1.4mm, the ultra-compact module features outstanding reception and low power consumption during sending and receiving of RF signals. RB06 embeds the Broadcom® BCM2004 Bluetooth radio chip, providing full Bluetooth support that enables wireless connectivity between CDMA mobile phones and other wireless devices such as PCs, home electronics, and automotive telematics.

Broadcom Corporation designed and developed the BCM2004 Bluetooth radio chip, specifically to interface with QUALCOMM Incorporated's Mobile Station Modem (MSM(TM)) baseband systems for third generation (3G) CDMA devices. Kyocera's Bluetooth RF module RB06 incorporates the BCM2004 Bluetooth radio chip to optimize the function of the module for QUALCOMM's MSM solutions.

"The utilization of Bluetooth in CDMA devices continues to grow and Kyocera anticipated an increasing need for high-quality Bluetooth RF modules that support CDMA mobile handsets," said Katsuichi Kato, manager of RF device R&D at Kyocera. "In response to these market needs, Kyocera developed the RB06 Bluetooth RF module optimized for the MSM baseband systems provided by QUALCOMM, the pioneer and leading provider of CDMA technology for wireless networks and handsets." Kato continued, "With the introduction of this new product, Kyocera continues to play its leading role in advancing the CDMA wireless market."

"With its small size, and excellent performance, the RB06 Bluetooth RF module will help drive the adoption of Bluetooth in CDMA cellular phones," said Scott Bibaud, Director of Bluetooth Marketing at Broadcom. "Kyocera, with their complimentary technology and radio expertise, is a strong partner in Broadcom's effort to bring Bluetooth to an ever expanding universe of devices."


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