ASOCS Unveils World’s First Wireless MultiComm Processor

Israel based ASOCS has launched what it says is the world's first wireless MultiComms processor capable of running up to three wireless air interfaces concurrently.

Customers using ASOCS' single-chip MultiComm processor can reduce the bill of materials (BOM) by up to 50% and reduce power consumption by as much as 70%, whilst supporting wireless standards such as GSM, Wi-Fi, HD Mobile Digital TV, and GPS. The software reconfigurable ModemX core in the MP100 also enables handheld device manufacturers to support software-based LTE, and Mobile WiMAX products.

"Launching the world's first MultiComm processor positions ASOCS at the forefront of the emerging world of wireless convergence," said Tom Yemington, VP of Business Development. "With LTE deployment expected to begin as early 2010, device manufacturers are faced with yet another communications standard to integrate. OEMs using ASOCS ModemX technology can ship a single-chip mainstream MultiComms baseband solution in parallel with LTE development and later add LTE as a low-risk software upgrade".

The MP100 was developed by ASOCS, in conjunction with Fujitsu.

"The MP100 fabricated by Fujitsu's advanced process technology enables users to fully utilize MultiComm solution that is on the forefront of technology" said Satoru Yamaguchi, Vice President for Global Strategic Marketing of Fujitsu Microelectronics.

Posted to the site on 19th May 2008