Spreadtrum and Rahotech Jointly Announce the World's First TD-SCDMA/GSM Dual
Mode Wireless Communication Module with Support for Video Phone Function
SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Spreadtrum
Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD) ("Spreadtrum"), one of China's leading
wireless baseband chipset providers and Shanghai Raho Technology Co., Ltd.
("Rahotech"), today jointly announced the world's first TD-SCDMA/GSM dual mode
wireless communication module supporting video phone function. The wireless
fixed-line video phone product based on Spreadtrum's TD-SCDMA/GSM dual mode
chip solution is an extension of applied TD-SCDMA technology.
The TM610 -- TD-SCDMA/GSM dual mode wireless communication module, jointly
launched by Spreadtrum and Rahotech, is designed for use in the wireless
fixed-line video phone. With support for TD-SCDMA/GSM dual mode, the module
enables switching automatically and seamlessly between GSM and TD-SCDMA. In
addition, it supports applications such as weather forecast, mobile paper, DCD
(Dynamic Content Delivery , MP3 background music and typical 3G functions such
as video phone, and high-speed, large-capacity data downloading. Featuring
simple and easy development, stable performance and a compact structure, the
module lays the foundation for the further development of rich wireless fixed-
line video phone products.
Now that it's in the early stage of the TD-SCDMA network construction,
optimization is needed for coverage of the TD-SCDMA network. Since wireless
fixed-line video phone products are placed inside a room, the user experience
will be greatly enhanced if carriers plan well and optimize the networks in
areas to ensure coverage and quality, and develop related services with a
corresponding fee model. Therefore, the launch of the module pushes forward a
new channel for TD-SCDMA's commercialization.
The TM610 -- TD-SCDMA/GSM dual mode wireless communication module deploys
Spreadtrum's SC8800 series TD-SCDMA dual mode baseband chipsets, which include
the same level of high integration as previous Spreadtrum baseband chipsets.
The module features 3G typical functions such as high-speed transmission,
video phone, data applications, voice calls, SMS and MMS.
"We believe that Rahotech's TD-SCDMA/GSM dual mode wireless communication
module based on Spreadtrum's SC8800 series baseband chipsets sets a new
product model for the commercialization and industrialization of the TD-SCDMA
technology, and pushes the popularization of TD-SCDMA products," said Michael
Zhang, President of Rahotech. "Rahotech would like to maintain close and long-
term cooperation with Spreadtrum on TD-SCDMA technology, while delivering
cost-effective one-stop total solutions, time-to-market and efficiency
advantages to customers."
Dr. Ping Wu, Chairman and CEO of Spreadtrum, expressed, "As one of China's
leading wireless baseband chipset providers, Spreadtrum is devoted to the
evolution of wireless communication and multimedia technology. Spreadtrum's
product range includes baseband chipsets for 2G, 2.5G, 3G and 3.5G handsets,
RF chips, specialized software, handset development platform, mobile TV chips
and AVS audio/video decoder chips. The world's first TD-SCDMA/GSM dual mode
wireless communication module supporting video phone function uses
Spreadtrum's SC8800 series chip solution. This once again proves Spreadtrum's
dedication to the development of TD-SCDMA technology and the 3G network
business. As the commercialization of TD-SCDMA progresses, Spreadtrum will
focus on the personal and corporate customers market while still meeting the
basic demands for quality voice communication via mobile phones. We believe
that this cooperation not only provides personal and corporate users with a
wireless fixed-line video phone product that supports richer applications, but
also creates a new cooperation to further develop the TD-SCDMA business."
About shipment
Rahotech announced that the TM610 -- TD-SCDMA/GSM dual mode wireless
communication module, jointly developed with Spreadtrum, is expected to begin
launch by the end of 2008.
About Rahotech
Shanghai Raho Technology Co., Ltd. is devoted to the development of TD-
SCDMA wireless communication technology, providing customers with the leading
TD-SCDMA/GSM dual-mode wireless communication module products. For more
information, please visit: http://www.rahotech.com .
About Spreadtrum
Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD; "Spreadtrum") is a fabless
semiconductor company that develops baseband and RF processor solutions for
the wireless communications market. Spreadtrum combines its semiconductor
design expertise with its software development capabilities to deliver highly-
integrated baseband processors with multimedia functionality and power
management. Spreadtrum offers terminal manufacturers a comprehensive portfolio
of highly-integrated baseband processor solutions, as well as multimedia
chips,
RF chips, protocol software and software application platforms. Spreadtrum has
developed its solutions based on an open development platform, enabling its
customers to develop customized wireless products that are feature-rich and
meet their cost and time-to-market requirements. For more information, please
check: http://www.spreadtrum.com .
Spreadtrum Communications Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include,
without limitation, statements regarding the world first introduction of the
wireless fixed-line video phone product and its extension of applied TD-SCDMA
technology; the wireless fixed-line video phone product making the user
experience greatly enhanced and pushing forward a new channel for TD-SCDMA's
commercialization; Spreadtrum's focus on the personal and corporate customers
market; new cooperation developments with the TD-SCDMA business; and timing
for launch of the product. These statements are forward-looking in nature and
involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual market trends and the
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these
forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainty regarding the
timing and pace of the commercial deployment of TD-SCDMA in China, market
acceptance of the wireless fixed-line video phone product and TD-SCDMA
technologies, continuing competitive pressure in the semiconductor industry
and the effect of such pressure on prices; unpredictable changes in technology
and consumer demand for handsets; the state of and any change in Rahotech's
and Spreadtrum's continued relationship and their relationship with major
customers; and changes in political, economic, legal and social conditions in
China. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other
factors, please consider the information contained in the Company's filings
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC "), including the
annual report on Form 20-F filed on June 30, 2008, especially the sections
under "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations," and such other documents that the
Company may file or furnish with the SEC from time to time, including on Form
6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release.
For further information, please contact:
Spreadtrum Communications
Kathy Zhou
Tel: +86-21-5080-2727
Email: news@spreadtrum.com
Rahotech
Ren Ping
Tel: +86-21-5080-0895
Email: pr@rahotech.com
SOURCE Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.
Spreadtrum Communications, Kathy Zhou, +86-21-5080-2727, news@spreadtrum.com
or Rahotech, Ren Ping, +86-21-5080-0895, pr@rahotech.com
