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Communications ICs (Wireless)
News Release from: Intersil
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 20 November 2001
Wi-Fi chipset enables new wireless
telephony
Intersil's Wi-Fi wireless LAN technology has been incorporated into two new NetVision wireless telephone products from Symbol Technologies that deliver voice and data over a WLAN.
Intersil's Wi-Fi wireless LAN technology has been incorporated into two new NetVision wireless telephone products from Symbol Technologies that deliver voice and data over a WLAN The new communications devices combine voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and Wi-Fi (802.11b) wireless LAN technology to meet the growing need for more efficient communications using a single cost effective WLAN network
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Oct 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Symbol's NetVision Phone is an 802.11b wireless voice telephone that allows mobile users to make and receive calls from anywhere on a site and can be linked to a PABX for internal and external calls.
The NetVision DataPhone is a combined 802.11b wireless telephone and web client with an integrated bar code scanner that is ideal for data capture in warehousing and logistics.
Both devices use VoIP to allow voice communications over Symbol's Spectrum24 high rate wireless LAN and other wireless data networks.
Each device supports ITU standard H.323 with quality of service (QoS) and voice prioritisation.
The ability to send voice and data over a single wireless network results in significant cost savings with no call charges and allows for the development of new applications that increase productivity and provide better customer service.
"With shipments of VoIP based PBX's and Wi-Fi (802.11b) both growing, it is exciting to see the convergence of these two technologies.
VoIP and Wi-Fi technology adds value to wireless LANs, making them more cost-efficient and easier to manage, while enhancing communication within the enterprise", said Larry Ciaccia, vice president and general manager for Intersil's Wireless Networking Business.
"With the world's major computer and communications companies choosing it, Wi-Fi is emerging as the strongest global standard for wireless interoperability for integrated wireless voice and data devices", said Ray Martino, vice president of wireless network products at Symbol Technologies, "Intersil's leading WLAN technology coupled with our radio and networking systems expertise will be a winning combination in delivery greater mobility and driving the market for wireless IP telephony devices".
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