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MediaTek intros MT7110 series

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NEW DELHI, INDIA: MediaTek announced the launch of WiMax forum wave2 chip MT7118 for USB dongles, handsets, and other embedded devices.

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Announced at the same time is a prototype of low-cost WiMax and GSM EDGE dual mode phone, produced by a MediaTek handset partner. This is the first WiMax phone design supported by a leading cellular chip vendor. This design is based on MediaTek WiMax chip annd MediaTek EDGE baseband processor.

CT Chuang, VP, MediaTek stated, “MediaTek is not only a chip company, but a leader clearly setting its marks as the best WiMax SoC solution provider. Our expertise in systems is vital to the success of WiMax. The latest WiMax SoC and integrated GSM+WiMax dual mode handsets are only the beginning of our plan to integrate more wireless technology with future electronics.” He added “WiMax industry needs a chip company that possesses the breadth and depth of technology and experience of diverse platforms.”

Mike Roberts, Principal Analyst, Informa Telecoms and Media said, “WiMax needs more high-quality, low-cost devices, and MediaTek’s solutions will help enable them, given its track record as a leading mobile chipset vendor. The dual-mode phone based on MediaTek chips should build momentum for WiMax in key emerging markets, given the device’s combination of WiMax for high-speed broadband and GSM/EDGE for ubiquitous voice and data services.”

MT7110 series are WiMax Forum wave2 compliance chips. They support 2.3-2.7GHz and 3.3-3.8GHz. MT7119, in a 1.5x1.5cm small package allows 2-port Ethernet, 2-port VoIP, and 11n Wi-Fi to all fit in a less than 10x10 cm board. MT7117 is a smaller chip for data-only or data with one-port VoIP in an even smaller board. MT7118 with it patented power saving designs, is perfect for modules, handsets, and other mobile devices.

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