Qualcomm Announces Platforms for Long-Term Wireless Roadmap

Qualcomm has announced its DMMX (DO Multicarrier Multilink eXtensions) and HMMX (HSDPA Multicarrier Multilink eXtensions) platforms to support the long-term roadmaps of EV-DO and HSDPA. The DMMX and HMMX platforms will not only significantly improve the performance of 3G CDMA technology, but will also enable operators to deploy networks and devices that combine different technologies that have been optimized for specific services.

The Company's DMMX and HMMX platforms are a set of technology and product innovations based on three fundamental aspects:

1) 3GPP2 and 3GPP standards-based enhancements to CDMA2000 EV-DO and WCDMA HSDPA

2) Qualcomm- developed techniques for improving capacity and speed that do not require changes to current or proposed standards

3) chips and software enabling the concurrent operation of multiple radio links such as CDMA, TDM and OFDM -- all working in a backward compatible manner.

"Consumers may not care about the technologies underlying the amazing new services they want on their phones, but to deliver these services profitably, the wireless operator does. Qualcomm's DMMX and HMMX platforms encompass an array of advancements being made in CDMA and a broad range of other wireless technologies, enabling operators to expand their service offerings to support consumer desires while improving their business models," said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, CEO, Qualcomm. "DMMX and HMMX concretely represent Qualcomm's roadmap for innovation, supporting our customers and partners through the year MMX -- or 2010 -- and beyond."

Posted to the site on 18th November 2005