GSM/GPRS technology from RTX and Motorola

RTX Telecom can now also provide turnkey designs within the field of GSM/GPRS technology, via an agreement with otorola Semiconductor. Partnership RTX Telecom has signed an agreement with the American company Motorola Semiconductor, one of the world’s most significant suppliers of GSM/GPRS cellular phone chipset and protocol software. The agreement will make RTX Telecom an important partner for Motorola Semiconductor in the field of turnkey product development of SM/GPRS handsets based on Motorola’s GSM/GPRS technology. This relationship means that Motorola will recommend RTX Telecom as a design centre to its customers, and that RTX Telecom will recommend Motorola’s well-proven i.250 platform, which contains both chipset and protocol stack, when working on proposals for GSM/GPRS turnkey development projects.

Best-in-class

The agreement means that Motorola will provide RTX Telecom with know-how, documentation, training and tools, along with direct access to the Motorola R&D departments, ensuring that RTX Telecom has "best-in-class" insight and skills as regards working with GSM/GPRS. Price Competitive The i.250 platform introduced by Motorola provides a well-proven GSM/GPRS solution with a high level of integration. As a result, this solution is extremely competitive in terms of price, both as regards development costs and as regards the cost price for handsets/terminals.

3G terminals

 "This is a major factor behind RTX Telecom’s decision to enter into the agreement," states managing director Joergen Elbaek of RTX Telecom. "For us, it is crucial that the suppliers of both the chip and software work with the same objectives and have the same basic agenda. In addition, Motorola has a very strong global position along with a highly efficient sales organization, and has a clear road map for chipsets and software for use in future 3G terminals featuring EDGE and UMTS. Clearly, this will be a great advantage for RTX Telecom." Wireless wisdom "RTX Telecom is now in a position to deliver Intellectual Property and turnkey solutions within all the leading wireless standards, including CDMA2000 1x, TD-SCDMA, GSM/GPRS, BluetoothTM, DECT, DCT2.4GHz and IEEE802.11a," adds Mr Elbaek. RTX Telecom can now also provide turnkey designs within the field of GSM/GPRS technology, via an agreement  with Motorola Semiconductor.