ApaceWave Introduces the APW-2000 Mobile WiMAX Wave 2 Baseband SoC

ApaceWave Introduces the APW-2000 Mobile WiMAX Wave 2 Baseband SoC

September 10, 2007

New WiMAX Chip Supplier Delivers an Advanced SoC with an
Integrated Supply Chain Approach That Provides Best
Price/Performance Products


    FREMONT, Calif. and BEIJING, Sept. 10
/Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- ApaceWave Technologies, a developer
of high-performance baseband processors for the global
WiMAX industry, announced its APW-2000 Mobile Station
System-on-a-Chip (SoC) at the WiMAX Summit in Beijing.  

    The APW-2000 is a high-performance, low-power, mobile
WiMAX baseband SoC containing PHY, MAC, embedded CPU, and
multiple data interfaces.  Supported by powerful mobile
station software, the SoC requires a minimum of external
components to create WiMAX modems for CPE's, PC Cards, USB
adapters, and portable handheld devices.  

    Based on ApaceWave's IP portfolio of over 20 patents,
the APW-2000 architecture and algorithms were engineered
for low-power, high data rate, and exceptional performance
under full-mobility channel conditions.  

    The APW-2000 supports all 802.16 mobile WiMAX Wave 2
features, including MIMO Matrix A & B, and Beam
Forming. 

    "ODMs (Original Design Manufacturers) face the
challenge of reducing overall costs as markets
mature," said Gwong-Yih Lee, CEO of ApaceWave
Technologies.  "ApaceWave proactively aligned product
features and support with these pressing ODM needs.  This
unique focus, combined with top-performance technology,
makes ApaceWave's SoC a true lowest-total-cost
solution." 

    With R&D facilities in both the US and China,
ApaceWave combines its industry-leading WiMAX technology
with a strategy of serving the ODM sector through product
features and local expert support to ease manufacturing
challenges.

    "ApaceWave understands the ODM model and their
long-term mass production needs," said Kevin Xu, VP of
Business Development and Product Marketing for ApaceWave. 
"We have demonstrated our technology to large ODMs,
and they have expressed interest in working with us to
evaluate our SoC and reference designs when our chip
becomes available."

    ApaceWave validated the APW-2000 design using a
sophisticated FPGA board which they tested at Plugfest #3
in France, and on which they have successfully demonstrated
streaming video, voice, data, and MIMO operation.

    "Despite the buzz surrounding WiMAX, the real
opportunity is likely to develop over the next several
years," said Peter Jarich, Research Director with
Current Analysis.  "If the ecosystem develops as
planned and scale ramps, the field of vendors will
naturally narrow and ODMs will become a critical leverage
point.  Any company hoping to succeed in the market will
need to plan for this eventuality." 

    APW-2000 samples and reference design kits will be
available Q1 2008.

    About ApaceWave Technologies

    ApaceWave Technologies is a WiMAX SoC developer,
strategically positioned to enable global market adoption
of WiMAX devices through technology leadership and close
alignment with industry and manufacturing partner needs. 
Backed by tier one venture capitalists from Silicon Valley
and Greater China, ApaceWave is under the leadership of
seasoned executives who are committed to deliver best
price-performance WiMAX devices and reference designs. 
ApaceWave is headquartered in Fremont, CA with R&D
offices in Beijing China.  Please visit
http://www.apacewave.com .


    For more information, please contact:

     Bill Xenakis
     Director of Product Management
     ApaceWave Technologies
     Email: press"@"apacewave.com