Building on their leadership in TD-SCDMA, NXP Semiconductors and T3G Technologies today announced that the next-generation 3G cellular system solution T3G7208 is now commercially available to the Chinese market. The Nexperia cellular system solution T3G7208 ' a complete solution for multimode TD-SCDMA / EDGE mobile phones ' today powers the popular Samsung SGH-L288 handset. Special edition T3G7208 TD-SCDMA phones with added push-to-talk functionality have also been provided by Samsung to the Beijing Olympic Games Organizing Committee.
TD-SCDMA services are now in commercial trial across eight cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. With the T3G7208-powered Samsung SGH-L288, featuring video telephony, data communication at 384 kbps downlink and 128 kbps uplink and a 2 megapixel camera, end users will be able to enjoy more multimedia and fast data transfer through the 3G networks.
'NXP is very positive about the success of the ongoing roll-out of TD-SCDMA networks across China. Commercial availability of Samsung's TD-SCDMA phone is testament to NXP's commitment to providing innovative handset solutions for specific market requirements,' said Dan Rabinovitsj, senior VP & GM of cellular business at NXP Semiconductors. 'Working closely with handset manufacturers like Samsung, NXP and T3G has executed a strategy to support deployment of next-generation 3G services in China and gain a leadership position.'
"T3G has been a leader in the development of TD-SCDMA terminal technologies since the standard was in its infancy,' said Johan Pross, CEO of T3G. 'In collaboration with NXP, we have developed a powerful and efficient platform that enables optimal 3G performance, with ultra-low power consumption that can be delivered in ultra-small form factor devices.'
The Nexperia cellular system solution T3G 7208 offers best-in-class multimedia applications including video and connectivity, with the industry's highest data rate and ultra-low power consumption. The T3G7208 also allows voice automatic handover of multi-mode TD-SCDMA and GSM/GPRS/EDGE in a handset. The automatic handover has been validated successfully on T3G's TD-SCDMA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE dual mode handset reference design platform in multiple network environments built by all major Chinese infrastructure vendors.
Availability
The Nexperia cellular system solution T3G7208 is sampling now.
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP is a top 10 semiconductor company founded by Philips more than 50 years ago. Headquartered in Europe, the company has 37,000 employees working in more than 20 countries and posted sales of USD 6.3 billion in 2007. NXP creates semiconductors, system solutions and software that deliver better sensory experiences in mobile phones, personal media players, TVs, set-top boxes, identification applications, cars and a wide range of other electronic devices. News from NXP is located at www.nxp.com.
About T3G
T3G is a joint venture between NXP Semiconductors, Datang Mobile, Samsung Electronics and Motorola. As a market leading TD-SCDMA terminal system solution provider, T3G Technology Company provides TD-SCDMA terminal manufacturers and design houses with a complete system solution that includes handset chipset, software protocol, system reference design and customized technical support. A joint venture that combines NXP's cutting-edge semiconductor design and fab capability, Datang Mobile's TD-SCDMA expertise, and Samsung and Motorola's leadership in mobile handset creation, T3G will boost the cost effective introduction of 3G TD-SCDMA dual mode commercial handsets in China.
More Information about T3G, its products and services are available on the company website at www.t3gt.com.
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