NEC Selects Intel Application Processors For Third-Generation Wireless Phones

StrongARM* Products to Power the Wireless Internet Multimedia Experience

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM CONFERENCE, TOKYO, Sept. 20, 2000 -- Intel Corporation today announced that NEC Corporation (NEC) has chosen to develop a family of third-generation (3G) multimedia phones using Intel's StrongARM processors.

Intel and NEC detailed the relationship by explaining how 3G phones will benefit from the high performance, scalability, and low power consumption provided by current Intel StrongARM processors. This combination of features makes Intel's product line well suited for the demands of the wireless Internet. Initial products are expected to perform complex real-time audio and video applications such as MP3 audio and MPEG-4 video decompression, at the ultra low power consumption levels required for portable devices.

"We are pleased that NEC has chosen to work with Intel to develop multimedia 3G phones for the wireless Internet," said Ron Smith vice president and general manager of Intel's Wireless Communications and Computing Group, "Intel continues to demonstrate leadership in the development of cutting-edge wireless building blocks for the Internet economy. Today's announcement is another example of the kind of the relationships that Intel is developing across the wireless technology market by providing competitive solutions for next generation wireless Internet access."

"We are committed to meeting the technology challenges of the industry," stated Nakamura-san, Associated Senior Vice President and Executive General Manager, Mobile terminal operations unit of NEC Corporation. "Utilizing Intel's StrongARM processors, NEC can develop high performance, highly integrated, multimedia 3G cellular phone with extended stand-by and talk times. As we move into the third generation of cellular technology development, we will continue to provide our customers with the features and quality they demand."

Intel's Wireless Building Blocks
The Intel SA-1110 is compatible with ARM* V4 architecture. Developers of products based on the SA-1110 have access to a large library of ARM-compatible applications and tools, plus an extensive set of operating systems and tool chains, including real-time and interactive development systems. In addition, Intel offers an SA-1110 hardware developer's kit and evaluation platform that manufacturers can utilize as effective tools for developing and testing software.

Intel announced its commitment to wireless communications with the formation of its Wireless Communications and Computing Group in December 1999. The group focuses on cellular and wireless communications, providing building blocks for computing and wireless communication devices and data applications in the growing cellular market. Intel's wireless direction includes building on core businesses, such as its industry-leading flash memory technology; cellular chipsets; high-performance, low-power processors; and digital signal processing activities. Additionally, Intel has opened Intel® Wireless Competence Centers in Sweden, Japan and China to work with regional industry leaders on developing wireless solutions.

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