SparkLAN and Ralink Bring 802.11n Dual-Band Mini-PCI Module to Market

TAIPEI, Taiwan--(Business Wire)--
SparkLAN, broadband wireless networking solution provider, and
Ralink Technology, leading developer of 802.11x chipsets, unveils the
latest IEEE 802.11n Mini-PCI module based on RT2880 SoC chipset. The
design of RT2880 SoC combines 2T3R (2 Transmit 3 Receive) MAC/BBP and
MIPS CPU, can boost CPU efficiency to the original applications
running in IP STB, Digital TV, VOIP Gateway, xDSL/Cable modem, DVR,
Digital Media Adapters, and multi-media gateways. New products include
2.4/5GHz dual-band (WMIR-270N) and 2.4 GHz single-band (WMIR-269GN)
Mini-PCI modules.

SparkLAN targets this rapidly growing wireless industry, providing
product developers with a superior performance and cost-effective
embedded wireless modules to bring multimedia (Data/Voice/Video)
applications to the market. We add Ralink RT2880-based Mini-PCI
modules to our portfolio of Wireless-N family for more resource
demanding applications. The Ralink RT2880-based module incorporates
MIPS 266 MHz core that offloads CPU loading. It is designed for HD
video streaming including IP Set-Top Box, Residential Gateway, Digital
TV, VoIP, xDSL/Cable modem, Digital Video Recorder and Home Cinema
Systems. SparkLAN is Ralink's authorized partner to sub-license driver
source code (subject to licensing agreement) and offer technical
assistance.

"We are very excited in working with Ralink to offer the
cutting-edge product as part of our embedded system solutions," said
Mike Chen, CEO of SparkLAN. "We always consider our customers'
feedback as they complained that the AP/STA code of 802.11n take up
too much CPU utilization. In response to customers' for affordable
high performance embedded module, we believe Ralink's RT2880-based
Mini-PCI module is among the best choices."

"RT2880 has fully addressed the CPU loading problem for multimedia
applications with 802.11n capabilities and provides the best wireless
user experience," said Rick Jeng, President of Ralink Technology. "We
are glad that SparkLAN is ready to help customers to develop a myriad
of bandwidth demanding applications ranging from IP Set-Top boxes,
Digital RV, Home Theatre systems, Residential Gateways with the
advantage of 802.11n.

Specifications of SparkLAN 802.11n module based on Ralink RT2880
SoC chipset:

-- WMIR-270N for 2.4/5GHz dual band (RT2880+RT2850 RF) Mini-PCI

-- WMIR-269GN for 2.4GHz single band (RT2880+RT2820 RF) Mini-PCI

-- Antenna architecture: 2Tx/3Rx

-- Linux Supported

SparkLAN also offers a full spectrum of Ralink-based modules
including:

-- 802.11n 2.4/5GHz: WMIR-200N (RT2860+2850) Mini-PCI

-- 802.11n 2.4GHz: WMIR-215GN (RT2860+2820) Mini-PCI

-- 802.11a/b/g: WMIR-168AG (RT2561T+5325) Mini-PCI

-- 802.11g: WL-850R(RT2561T+2527) Mini-PCI, WMIR-180GH
(RT2661T+2529) MIMO Mini-PCI, WUBR-102G (RT2571WF+2528) USB

About Ralink Technology Corporation

Ralink Technology Corporation is a leading innovator and developer
of wireless LAN chipset solutions. Ralink 802.11x chipsets are
recognized for superior throughput, extended range, low-power
consumption and consistent reliability demanded by Wi-Fi, mobile and
embedded applications. These feature-rich chipsets have a high level
of chip integration for client and AP solutions for CB, Mini-PCI, PCI,
PCIe and USB interfaces, enabling customers to build smaller and more
sophisticated mobile wireless products cost-effectively. Ralink's
patented MIMObility(TM) technology extends Wi-Fi applications from
traditional PC networking to a range of digital multimedia and
handheld devices including cell phones, PDAs, cameras, print servers,
HDTV and video game players. Ralink customers can look forward to
continuous improvements in speed, bandwidth and reliability with
emerging 802.11n solutions for next-generation high-performance Wi-Fi.
Ralink Technology was founded in 2001 with its headquarters in
Hsin-chu, Taiwan and an R&D center in Cupertino, California. For more
information, visit Ralink at www.ralinktech.com.

About SparkLAN Communication, Inc.

Founded in 2002, SparkLAN is a Broadband Wireless Networking
Solution Provider. SparkLAN is fully focus on 802.11x wireless
technology, we have had a proven track record of taking the leading
edge technologies for embedded system, digital home solution, Wireless
ISP, and IP Surveillance solutions. Our mission is to offer the
customers a total broadband wireless networking solution with triple
play service that includes high-speed Internet access, voice and video
streaming -all over Wi-Fi or IP network. For more information, please
visit www.sparklan.com.

SparkLAN is a trademark of SparkLAN Communications, Inc. SparkLAN
disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

Ralink
Vivien Huang, +886-35600868 ext. 1605
Vivien_Huang@ralinktec.com.tw
or
SparkLAN
Chelsea Hsu, +886-26591880 ext. 311
marketing@sparklan.com

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