Alps And NxtWave Communications Partner On DTV Reference Design

NXT2000 Demodulator Selected for Alps' Single Conversion Tuner Series Reference Design Targeted for North America

26-Dec-00

NxtWave Communications Inc. (www.nxtwavecomm.com), a developer of broadband communications integrated circuits (ICs), announced that Japan-based Alps Electric Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of tuners and electronic components, has designed the NXT2000 QAM/VSB receiver chip into its TDLU7 single conversion tuner series reference design for digital TV (DTV), set-top box and PC DTV products. ""This reference design is yet another endorsement of the NXT2000,"" said Matt Miller, President and CEO of NxtWave Communications. ""As a leading tuner manufacturer, Alps is one that is well-equipped to move the DTV market to the next level. We're excited to be part of their reference design, which will make it much easier for DTV OEMs to bring product to market rapidly.""""Alps continues to advance the reception of terrestrial DTV within the U.S. by providing its best-in-class single conversion tuner series. Having NxtWave Communications' NXT2000 receiver chip on-board complements the overall performance of the total design,"" said Katsumi Tobita, Tuner Division General Manager at Alps.Alps' TDLU7 single conversion tuner series reference design will be ready for volume shipment in the first quarter of 2001.For more information about Alps Electric Co. Ltd., visit www.alps.com. For more information about NxtWave Communications Inc, visit www.nxtwavecomm.com.

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