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Product category: Communications ICs (Wireless)
News Release from: Cambridge Silicon Radio | Subject: BlueCore
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 16 January 2003

Single-chip Bluetooth boosts 3G videophone

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NEC's e606 3G videophone handsets are to be Bluetooth-enabled by CSR's BlueCore single chip Bluetooth IC

The NEC e606 handsets are for Hutchison's 3G network, which is being rolled out worldwide under the company's "3" brand, providing a range of 3G services. Bluetooth technology increases handset connectivity options to other devices such as headsets, cameras, printers, PDAs and PCs. The choice of CSR's BlueCore as the Bluetooth solution by NEC for the e606 videophone handsets is a firm endorsement of both CSR's technology and ability to deliver in high volumes.

It highlights how BlueCore can be easily integrated into handset designs which is set to be a key driver in the mass take up of Bluetooth.

The launch of 3G networks around the world is a significant step in the development of mobile communications and, given the requirement for Bluetooth enabled handsets, provides further impetus to the adoption of Bluetooth.

The NEC e606 3G handsets will be dual-mode, allowing the user to benefit from both advanced 3G services and the existing omnipresent 2G networks.

Incorporating many new customer-focused features and technologies, including Bluetooth wireless connectivity, these handsets are designed to allow users to experience 3G to the full.

Hutchison has taken delivery of the first handsets from NEC for its 'friendly user' trials in the UK and Italy.

Eric Janson, Worldwide Vice President, Marketing, CSR commented, "We are delighted to be selected as the supplier of Bluetooth silicon for these NEC 3G handsets", adding, "NEC's leading role in Hutchison's European 3G implementation gives CSR a fantastic first mover advantage in this exciting wave of technology".

3G networks will be able to deliver high quality, media-rich content including audio and video, to a mobile handset.

3G will also allow you to see and hear video clips, and send and receive multimedia content and information many times faster than is possible over today's current networks.

For example, instead of just seeing the final score of a football match, complete video clips with highlights and commentary could be sent directly to subscribers' handsets.

Users will also have access to a powerful online personal organiser and convenient electronic wallet.

To support such advanced services, 3G handsets themselves need to be feature-rich.

Computer-style keyboards, built-in cameras and significantly larger colour screens are some of the main physical improvements on the 3G handset.

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