Small Business Resources, Business Advice and Forms from AllBusiness.com

Philips selects MSM chipsets for WLAN module.

Worldwide Computer Products News-26 September 2005-Philips selects MSM chipsets for WLAN module(C)1995-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

Mobile Station Modem (MSM) chipsets from Qualcomm are to be used to support the wireless local area network (WLAN) module from Philips.

The solution will provide WLAN network connectivity, be suitable for current cellular networks and will be compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g protocols on WCDMA and CDMA2000 networks.

According to Philips, the integration of its WLAN solutions with Qualcomm's MSM chipsets will introduce a new mobile standard to wireless users. The solution is expected to be available commercially by the end of this year and will be supported on the MSM6550 chipset at first.

((Comments on this story may be sent to info@m2.com))

In addition, make sure to read these articles:

Shoot-Out of the Smart Phones
Which will perform the best? The Blackberry, the Treo, and the iPhone are put to the test.