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MeshNetworks Announces Commercial Availability of Breakthrough, Ad Hoc Peer-To-Peer High-Speed Mobile Broadband ASIC
Low-cost, low-power solution adds MeshNetworks' industry leading technology to a wide range of mobile computing devices and radio technologies
Orlando, FL - May 28, 2002 - MeshNetworks, Inc. a leading developer of mobile broadband networking technology, today announced the delivery and commercial availability of its Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). The chip offers OEMs a cost-effective solution for adding MeshNetworks’ Multi-Hop™ routing technology, high-speed data rates, Quality of Service (QoS) management, and precision position location to mobile computing, telematics and entertainment platforms.
The ASIC was designed using a “radio agnostic” philosophy, which supports seamless integration with a wide range of radio technologies - including OFDM, 802.11, ultrawideband and MeshNetworks’ patented QDMA™ broadband radio solution. It is designed specifically for mobile devices and is a key component of the mobile broadband PC card recently announced by MeshNetworks. The chip is also suitable for non-mobile applications, since it eliminates line-of-sight issues and truck rolls for last-mile broadband access installations.
“MeshNetworks’ approach relieves the user device of all mobile ad hoc networking tasks by embedding a high performance processor in their ASIC architecture,” said Anik Bose, Vice President, 3Com Ventures. “Applications will run faster, resulting in a higher quality user experience.”
“The commercial availability of the MeshNetworks’ ASIC makes ad hoc, peer-to-peer networking a reality today,” said Masood Garahi, chairman and CEO of MeshNetworks. “Any wireless device, such as laptops, PDAs and portable multimedia players can now be enabled with MeshNetworks’ self-forming, self-healing, and self-balancing mobile broadband technology.”
The first application of the MeshNetworks ASIC is planned for ViewSonic’s SuperPDA™ and ViewPad™ Tablet PC products. A joint technology and market development initiative between the two companies was previously announced in March 2002. ViewSonic is one of the numerous industry leaders participating in the MeshPartner™ Alliance Program.
The MeshNetworks ASIC is now available to licensees. Quantity pricing is available and includes silicon, software and all Intellectual Property royalties. Companies interested in becoming a MeshNetworks’ licensee can contact the company’s sales department via e-mail at sales@meshnetworks.com.
MeshNetworks will be demonstrating its breakthrough technology and products in a featured two-hour technical session at the 802.11 Planet Conference & Expo in Philadelphia on June 10, 2002.
About MeshNetworks, Inc.
MeshNetworks has developed a revolutionary mobile broadband network architecture based on patented ad hoc peer-to-peer (p2p) routing technology. The result is a self-forming, self-healing wireless mesh where mobile devices become the network. MeshNetwork’s Multi-Hopping™ routing technology offers non-line-of-sight broadband connectivity, while eliminating the need for towers and extensive system design. MeshNetworks addresses the needs of both mobile and fixed wireless broadband applications. MeshNetworks is a venture-backed startup, whose investors include: Apax Partners, BancBoston Ventures, Inc., ITT Industries, Redwood Ventures, and 3Com Ventures.
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