InnoCOMM Wireless Targets First Production Ready 5GHz Wireless Network Solution

SAN DIEGO, Calif.,--October 30, 2000--InnoCOMM wireless has developed the first complete chipset for advanced wireless communication in the local area network with samples available in six weeks. The production ready solution has been designed using traditional architecture and proven silicon germanium (SiGe) radio frequency technology. The chipset offers significant improvements over technologies operating in the 2.4GHz frequency band.

InnoCOMM wireless is a specialist in short-range radio frequency (RF) data communication and has developed a five-chip solution for the 5GHz frequency. "We are offering a simple architecture in proven technology as opposed to developing a complicated and questionable architecture for one simple reason. It works," stated Bernard Xavier, president and CEO of innoCOMM wireless.

Wireless local area networks (LAN) enables high-speed low cost wireless connections between applications in both the home and office environment. They have traditionally operated in the 2.4-2.5 GHz frequency band. Moving up to the 5GHz frequency overcomes previous wireless data transfer problems. The system at the higher bandwidth enables data rate transfer of between 6-54 Mbps. Using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing the data rate is automatically adjusted between 6-54 Mbps to suit the volume of data transfer making the solution power efficient. The chipset meets industry standards IEEE 802.11a and HyperLAN II.

"The development of the ICM3004 represents a significant stride for innoCOMM wireless and the market place as a whole. Being able to link your voice and data communication systems in the home and office is a future market demand. We’re bringing a high quality technology improvement which allows wireless connectivity to happen ahead of time expectation," commented Xavier. "Although we are advancing technology ahead of industry expectation we are in line with this expectation in terms of the choice of technology and chipset architecture."

The ICM3004 enables a wireless extension to existing home and office wired infrastructures such as a corporate backbone, digital subscriber line (DSL) or cable modems. By interfacing with these access points the implementation of the ICM3004 chipset increases user mobility of wireless devices such as the laptop. Invisible data connections can be made between printers and personal computers without any loss of data. ICM3004 technology in the home allows wireless connection between multimedia systems including video, audio and telephony. By utilizing the 5GHz range and delivering 54 Mbps the chipset also supports digital video distribution in the multimedia home environment.

"Using a power amplifier in tandem with our four SiGe chips gives the industry a chipset system that works reliably, a system that meets the standards," added Xavier. "At this generation it is functionality and reliability which are paramount to the successful integration of this technology".

Pricing and Availability

InnoCOMM wireless’s ICM3000 chipset will be available in volume production by the end of the third quarter of next year. The chipset inclusive of the power amplifier is priced at $150.00 per unit in quantities of 10,000. Samples of the chipset will be made available by mid-December.

About innoCOMM wireless

Founded in 1998, innoCOMM wireless is a fabless semiconductor company focussing on innovative communication solutions, from design to product, in wireless networking markets. InnoCOMM wireless has extensive experience and expertise in RF and Mixed Signal design working in tandem with leading semiconductor manufacturers. InnoCOMM wireless’ headquarters are located at 5825 Oberlin Drive, San Diego, CA 92121; telephone (858) 677 9967; fax (858) 677 9981. For the most up-to-date company and product information visit innoCOMM wireless’ web site at www.innocomm.com