BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) showcased the operation of its
integrated SlimChip HSPA Modem on a live 3G Network. InterDigital's
module, which can be efficiently integrated with a variety of
applications processors, is being demonstrated in the Texas Instruments
advanced new OMAP 3 Mobile Development Platform (MDP) running the
Android Mobile Platform. InterDigital's SlimChip MID Module is available
as a pre-integrated 3G modem option for the Zoom OMAP34x-II MDP,
delivering instant wireless connectivity for voice and data with mobile
broadband performance to a growing category of innovative mobile
broadband devices, such as Smartphones, notebooks, Mobile Internet
Devices, or MIDs, and consumer electronics.
The compact SlimChip MID Module has been pre-integrated with TI's
full-featured evaluation platform built around the popular OMAP34x
processors to accelerate customer evaluations and product development.
The SlimChip Embedded Modules are stand alone "wireless engines" that
efficiently interface with a variety of application processors (APs),
including the newly announced second generation OMAP 4 from TI. The
SlimChip MID Module supports leading mobile operating systems such as
the Android Mobile Platform, Linux, LiMo, Symbian OS and Microsoft
Windows Mobile.
"We are pleased to be the wireless modem supplier for TI's advanced OMAP
3 platform. Our high performance HSPA modem offers instant mobile
broadband connectivity, accelerating the development of compelling new
applications," stated Mark Lemmo, Executive Vice President, Business
Development for InterDigital. "Available as a 3G modem option,
InterDigital's SlimChip MID Module has been pre-integrated with the Zoom
OMAP34x-II MDP, allowing mobile application developers and OEMs to fully
exploit the rich capabilities of this platform."
"TI is focused on advancing the mobile user experience, including
support for advanced multimedia capabilities, as well as a variety of
connectivity options, including 3.5G modem technology such as that
offered by InterDigital," said Bill Crean, Strategic Marketing Manager,
TI. "The flexible architecture of the OMAP 3 platform allows it to
easily connect to InterDigital's SlimChip MID Module. The combination of
these technologies provides OEMs with a powerful solution that will
foster innovation and drive creative application development."
About InterDigital
InterDigital(R) designs, develops and provides advanced
wireless technologies and products that drive voice and data
communications. InterDigital is a leading contributor to the global
wireless standards and holds a strong portfolio of patented technologies
which it licenses to manufacturers of 2G, 2.5G, 3G, and 802 products
worldwide. Additionally, the company offers a family of SlimChip(TM)
high performance mobile broadband modem solutions, consisting of
Baseband ICs, Embedded Modules, Modem IP and Reference Platforms.
InterDigital's differentiated technology and product solutions deliver
time-to-market, performance and cost benefits.
InterDigital is a registered trademark and SlimChip is a trademark of
InterDigital, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com
Source: InterDigital, Inc.
Contact: InterDigital, Inc.
Media:
Jack Indekeu
+1-610-878-7800
jack.indekeu@interdigital.com
or
Investors:
Janet Point
+1-610-878-7800
janet.point@interdigital.com