Samsung Selects ST-Ericsson Solution for Super-Fast Smartphone
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Samsung launches world's first 21Mbps smartphone using ST-Ericsson HSPA+ thin
modem
Barcelona, February 16, 2011 - Samsung Electronics, one of the world`s leading
mobile phone manufacturers, has selected an advanced HSPA+ modem from ST-
Ericsson to support its' pioneering Galaxy S(TM) 4G, exclusively from T-Mobile
USA - the first 4G HSPA+ smartphone capable of theoretical peak download speeds
of up to 21Mbps and upload speeds of up to 5.76 Mbps. The power-efficient and
highly-integrated Thor(TM) M5720 modem enables the new smartphone, which
recently was launched by T-Mobile USA on America`s largest 4G network, to enjoy
an unprecedented combination of fast connectivity and strong battery life.
The Thor M5720 modem also supports 64-QAM technology, enabling mobile operators
to make more efficient use of their spectrum and transfer more data
simultaneously through the air, resulting in a better mobile broadband
experience for the consumer.
"The Galaxy S 4G handset will provide consumers and business people with a great
experience, whether they are surfing the web, uploading videos, posting
photographs or accessing real-time location based services," said Hyungmoon No,
VP of R&D Strategy Group, of Samsung Electronics. "ST-Ericsson's HSPA+ solutions
are helping Samsung to develop cost-effective, high-performance smartphones that
don't compromise on battery life."
"Together, Samsung and ST-Ericsson are breaking new ground by rolling out a
super-fast 4G smartphone that can connect to the Internet at higher-speeds than
most fixed-line connections," said Jörgen Lantto, Executive Vice President,
Chief Technology Officer and Strategy of ST-Ericsson. "Our world's first
advanced HSPA+ technology for smartphones is making 21Mbps connectivity a new
benchmark for advanced smartphones, while enabling mobile operators to make more
efficient use of their spectrum and their customers to enjoy very advanced
multimedia services."
Notes to Editors
As of Jan 2011, 148 HSPA operators, i.e. approaching 40%, have committed to
HSPA+ network deployments in 67 countries. A total of 103 operators i.e. more
than 1 in 4, have commercially launched HSPA+ systems, in 57 countries,
according to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association.
Read more about ST-Ericsson`s Thor modems
About ST-Ericsson
ST-Ericsson is a world leader in developing and delivering a complete portfolio
of innovative mobile platforms and cutting-edge wireless semiconductor solutions
across the broad spectrum of mobile technologies. The company is a leading
supplier to the top handset manufacturers and ST-Ericsson's products and
technologies enable more than half of all phones in use today. The company
generated sales of about USD 2.3 billion in 2010. ST-Ericsson was established
as a 50/50 joint venture by STMicroelectronics and Ericsson in February 2009,
with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. More information on ST-Ericsson is
available atwww.stericsson.com.
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