PR out: Complete 2G/3G Dual-Mode Protocol Stack Now Available from InterDigital; Dual-Mode Protocol Stack
Fully Interoperability Tested with GCF Certification Expected Q1 2006
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2006--
InterDigital Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:IDCC) today announced the availability of an
integrated, standards-compliant, dual-mode 2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) and 3G (UMTS) protocol stack for
integration into mobile terminal devices.
The complete dual-mode protocol stack is available for integration with existing dual-mode
baseband solutions. Alternatively, the single-mode 3G stack can be integrated with existing
GSM/GPRS/EDGE designs. Key features of the solution include the following items:
-- Global Certification Forum (GCF) -certified legacy 2G protocol
stack with 75 type approvals and interoperability tested by
more than 80 operators in 40 countries;
-- 2G/3G dual-mode protocol stack completed ten interoperability
tests with major equipment producers and operators;
-- 2G/3G dual-mode protocol stack GCF certification expected in
early Q1 2006;
-- High data throughput performance - customer-based
interoperability tests validated peak data rates of 384 kbps
in UMTS offerings;
-- Adaptable to future releases including UMTS Release 5
scheduled in Q1 2006 and UMTS Release 6 scheduled in the
second half of 2006;
-- Seamless handover between GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS networks.
"A key initiative for us has been to create a comprehensive product offering that we can offer
to terminal unit manufacturers in a complimentary fashion with our strong patent portfolio," noted
William J. Merritt, InterDigital's President and Chief Executive Officer. "The recent licensing of
legacy GSM/GPRS/EDGE technology from Infineon Technologies AG (Infineon) completes a high value
dual-mode protocol stack that both expands the target market for our product offerings and creates
new synergistic offerings for handset licensees."
InterDigital's integrated dual-mode protocol stack is comprised of Infineon's 2G protocol stack
and the 3G protocol stack co-developed by InterDigital and Infineon. InterDigital offers full
customer support from initial integration through product introduction. To learn more about
InterDigital's technology and products, contact sales@interdigital.com.
About InterDigital
InterDigital Communications Corporation designs, develops and provides advanced wireless
technologies and products that drive voice and data communications. InterDigital is a leading
contributor to the global wireless standards and holds a strong portfolio of patented technologies
which it licenses to manufacturers of 2G, 2.5G, 3G and 802 products worldwide. Additionally, the
company offers baseband product solutions and protocol software for 3G multimode terminals and
converged devices. InterDigital's differentiated technology and product solutions deliver time-tomarket,
performance and cost benefits. For more information, please visit InterDigital's web site:
www.interdigital.com. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital.
This press release contains forward looking statements regarding the company's current beliefs,
plans and expectations as to the timing of GCF certification of the 2G/3G dual mode protocol stack,
the timing of UMTS Release 5 and UMTS Release 6 and opportunities created by our license of
Infineon's legacy technology. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and
actual outcomes could differ materially from those expressed in or anticipated by such forward
looking statements due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, availability of
resources including test vendors and Infineon's control over third parties involved in GCF
certification, unanticipated changes in future releases, technology preferences of potential
customers, and our ability to leverage product offerings with patent licensing.
Source: InterDigital Communications Corporation
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