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HTC Collaborates With TI to Adopt Texas Instruments OMAP(TM) Technology In HTC's Next Generation Wireless Devices
DALLAS and TAIWAN, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated's (NYSE: TXN - news; TI) family of high performance, low power OMAP(TM) processors will serve as the engines for High Tech Computer Corporation's (HTC) 2.5 and 3G smart phones and advanced mobile Internet appliances. The collaboration leverages HTC's design and manufacturing expertise in mobile devices, and TI's high performance, low power OMAP processors, to deliver 2.5 and 3G mobile devices with sleek form factors and wireless functionality including broadband Internet access, mobile commerce, personal digital assistant (PDA) functionality and e-mail access. This further extends TI's position as the de facto standard processing platform for the next generation of broadband-enabled wireless devices. See http://www.ti.com/sc/omap.

``Wireless consumers have spoken loud and clear on their requirements for next generation smart phones -- high performance for new wireless applications; long battery life for extended use; and flexibility to personalize these devices. TI's OMAP platform makes this a reality today,'' said Peter Chou, vice president, Wireless Mobile Division, HTC. ``We have been working closely with TI's OMAP development team through design reviews and architecture discussion. Undoubtedly, we believe that the TI family of high performance, low power OMAP processors solutions offer HTC the best capabilities for delivering leading-edge products to the market. We plan to further this collaboration well into 3G and other future wireless solutions.''

HTC (http://www.htc.com.tw), based in Taiwan and founded in 1997, specializes in designing and manufacturing world-class mobile computing and communication solutions for customers including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs). Since its establishment, HTC has become one of the most respected manufacturers of devices based on the Microsoft Windows CE(TM) operating system, including the Compaq iPAQ(TM) Pocket PC.

``TI has worked closely with HTC for several years to deliver a complete family of solutions that take advantage of TI's OMAP platform,'' said Alain Mutricy, general manager of TI's OMAP platform. ``HTC is considered one of the most respected manufacturers of mobile Internet devices based on Microsoft Windows CE operating system. We look forward to collaborating with HTC in the rapidly growing mobile Internet appliance market, and we're excited to assist HTC in providing 2.5 and 3G wireless solutions to its customer base.''

Unveiled in May 1999, TI's programmable DSP-based OMAP architecture delivers advanced wireless Internet and multimedia functionality, without compromising battery life essential to wireless communications devices. TI's OMAP platform is not only architected to support all 2G, 2.5G and 3G wireless standards, but also delivers an open software environment that enables wireless software developers to provide new applications for wired and wireless downloading.

TI began shipping OMAP processor prototypes in 4Q2000, and is shipping samples of its OMAP1510 product today. The OMAP1510 is scheduled to be available in volume production quantities in 3Q2001.

Texas Instruments Incorporated is the world leader in digital signal processing and analog technologies, the semiconductor engines of the Internet age. The company's businesses also include sensors and controls, and educational and productivity solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing 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: http://www.ti.com.

Trademarks:
OMAP is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Microsoft Windows CE is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
iPAQ is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation.
SOURCE: Texas Instruments Incorporated