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Endwave Enables Rapid Design of 60 GHz Broadband Radios for Applications in New Unlicensed Frequency Bands

Source: Endwave Corporation

Access60™ to Offer Market-Proven Chipset, Custom Design and Manufacturing Capabilities for Rapid Design of Broadband Radios; Enables Low-Cost Radios by Utilizing License-Free, High-Bandwidth Spectrum

LONDON. European Microwave Week 2001 Conference and Exhibition -- Endwave Corporation, the leading provider of radio frequency (RF) subsystems for ultra-broadband wireless access networks, today announced Access60™ -- an aggressive program to speed the development of broadband radio products for commercial applications in the new 57 to 64 GHz frequency band. Access60 -- the industry s first commercial program to manufacture transceiver products in high volume at 60 GHz -- augments Endwave s existing transceiver offering, which operate at frequencies of 18, 23, 24, 26, 28, 31, and 38 GHz.

The Access60 program includes the following elements:

-- A Complete, Market-Proven Chipset Reduces time-to-market by 6-12 months -- A Team Experienced in 60 GHz Design Issues Available to meet customer-specific requirements -- High-Volume, Automated Production/Assembly Capability Ensures supply of transceivers to meet growing market demand -- High-Speed, Automated RF Test Facility Ensures quality of transceiver units in high-volume production

We are pleased to extend Endwave s world-class manufacturing operations to include this 60 GHz program, said Ed Keible, chief executive officer and president of Endwave. ``Our experience working with Nokia on their MetroHopper product has been invaluable in qualifying our Access60 program from end-to-end -- from the design of our chipset through the extensive test and QA of production units.

The 60 GHz band represents an exciting new opportunity for the broadband wireless industry to take advantage of the large block of available, license-free spectrum between 57 and 64 GHz to provide low cost broadband connectivity to the commercial and enterprise markets , said Andrew Kreig, president of the Wireless Communications Association. We re delighted that Endwave is taking a leadership role to stimulate interest and facilitate product development for this band. The capability that Endwave has developed at 60 GHz should prove instrumental in allowing the industry to address this largely untapped market opportunity .

Access60 transceivers for the 58 GHz European band are now in production on a dedicated automated assembly line designed to support high-volume deployments. These transceivers -- the core of broadband wireless systems -- combine all necessary RF functions including Transmit, Receive, and IF into a single, compact package.

Nokia® Networks was the first OEM to utilize the Access60 design and manufacturing capability to produce integrated transceiver units for their MetroHopper™ radios. Nokia s MetroHopper radios are used in mobile wireless infrastructure to connect a cellular base station to the central switching point via a broadband wireless radio link. They are simple and cost-effective to install and operate, and provide affordable network access.

The Endwave Access60 program was an important part of Nokia Networks MetroHopper radio solution and Nokia was the first company to offer a product for the 58GHZ self-regulating frequency band, thereby allowing our customers to avoid delays caused by frequency license applications or waiting for leased lines, said Risto Valtonen, general manager, Nokia Networks.

Potential applications for broadband radios operating at 60GHz include:

-- Broadband access links to fiber optic rings, Wide Area Networks (WANs), and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) for medium to large enterprises within close proximity (1-2 kilometers / 0.5-1 mile) to fiber optic POPs -- Gigabit connectivity between LANs in corporate campus settings -- Broadband connectivity for corporate office parks -- Backhaul links for 3G cellular base stations -- Redundancy and backup to fiber optic and copper wireline access methods to protect against service outages and for disaster recovery purposes

About 60 GHz Spectrum

This new 60 GHz frequency band presents a unique opportunity to deliver low-cost, broadband wireless services on a worldwide basis, based on the following considerations: --This band is available in all major geographic regions around the world including the United States, Europe, Latin America, South America and Asia, without conflicts from other services. This allows equipment makers to standardize equipment for a worldwide market, allowing higher volume manufacturing and lower costs. -- Spectrum for the 60 GHz frequency band is exempt from licensing requirements. This "unlicensed" or "self-regulated" spectrum allows operators to reduce their cost by avoiding the costly spectrum licensing fees and lengthy application and approval processes. -- There is a large band of spectrum available between 57 and 64 GHz, allowing for low order modulation schemes to be utilized to transmit high data rates. The use of FSK type modulation techniques is feasible for systems operating at 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or even a Gigabit per second. Low order modulation makes low-cost radios easy to design and manufacture. -- At 60 GHz, the atmosphere attenuates radio signals rapidly, making the band ideal for secure transmission over short distances. Because of this characteristic, the same frequency can be re-used over and over without interference.

About Endwave

Endwave Corporation is a provider of radio frequency (RF) subsystems that enable the transmission and reception of data signals in broadband wireless systems. The company develops and manufactures products used in high-speed cellular backhaul, point-to-point access and point-to-multipoint access applications. These products include RF modules, synthesizers, integrated transceivers, broadband antennas and outdoor units. Endwave has more than 30 issued patents covering its core technologies including semiconductor, circuit and antenna designs as well as its Flip-Chip Integrated Circuit (FCIC) technology. Endwave Corporation is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. Additional information about the company can be accessed from the company s web site at http://www.endwave.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

Statements in this press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Federal securities laws and are subject to the safe harbors created thereby. The following are among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: The risks that products will fail to achieve market acceptance, the timing of customer orders, delays in the design process, the length of our sales cycle, our ability to develop, introduce and market new products and product enhancements, changes in product mix or distribution channels; the demand for wireless networking products and end-user products that incorporate wireless technology; competitive technologies; and, technological difficulties and resource constraints encountered in developing and/or introducing new products. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release should be considered in light of these factors and those factors discussed from time to time in Endwave s public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as those discussed under Risk Factors in Endwave s report on form 10-K filed with the Commission for the year ended December 31, 2000.


Web site: http://www.endwave.com
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