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Texas Instruments Introduces First Tri-Wireless PDA Concept Design
Based on OMAP Processors and Windows-Powered Pocket PC Software, new Concept Design Integrates Wireless LAN, Bluetooth and GSM/GPRS Technologies for Simultaneous Voice Calls, Wireless Web Access or Personal Area Networking
NEW ORLEANS (March 17, 2003) -- Mobile device manufacturers will be able to deliver to consumers and mobile professionals simultaneous wireless voice and data connectivity with a tri-wireless PDA concept design, from Texas Instruments Incorporated. Code named "WANDA" for Wireless Any Network Digital Assistant, the concept design is powered by TI's OMAP processors, multiple TI wireless technologies, and Microsoft's Windows-Powered Pocket PC operating system. WANDA is the industry's first concept design to integrate wireless LAN, Bluetooth and GSM/GPRS technologies to enable simultaneous phone calls, web browsing, mobile commerce, Bluetooth-enabled capabilities, such as printing and headset listening, and integrated DSP-accelerated multimedia applications.
By allowing for the seamless integration of one, two, or all three wireless capabilities, the modular WANDA concept design will accelerate time to market and enable manufacturers to deliver distinctive configurations, services and feature combinations, including a high-performance camera, to meet the needs of unique market segments.
Microsoft's Pocket PC software will provide added performance and functionality by enabling a stylish interface, robust features, easy navigation and more ways for users to customize their devices and communicate with friends and co-workers.
TI's WANDA PDA concept design integrates a variety of TI's leading wireless technologies, including:
TI's OMAP1510 application processor, delivering the performance and power efficiency needed to enable rich multimedia applications.
TI's BRF6100, the industry's first 0.13u Bluetooth single chip solution to integrate digital RF processing (DRP), resulting in significant reductions to power, total solution size and cost.
TI's TNETW1100B, an 802.11b MAC/Baseband processor specifically designed for mobile/embedded wireless LAN applications (PDAs, smartphones, cell phones). The TNETW1100B leverages TI's industry-leading ELPTM technology for significant battery-life savings and provides the ultimate combination of small size, low-cost and superior range-rate performance.
TI's TCS2100 GSM/GPRS chipset, which includes a high-performance digital baseband, a highly-integrated analog baseband with complete power management functions, along with a rich software suite, including a complete GPRS/GSM protocol stack.
Manufacturers will also benefit from TI's OMAP Developer Network, comprised of a broad base of software developers creating new, innovative applications for TI's OMAP processors and complete wireless chipsets.
The WANDA concept design will be available in April 2003.
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