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Now manufacturers of handheld consumer devices can provide WLAN capability without compromising battery life, thanks to Freescale Semiconductor's (NYSE:FSL)(NYSE:FSL.B) WLAN solution. This highly integrated IEEE(R) 802.11 a/b/g wireless platform is intended for video and audio conferencing, video streaming and voice-and-video-over-IP (V2IP) applications. Based on programmable modem technology and complete with Windows (R) CE and Linux(R) operating system driver suites, the integrated solution incorporates Freescale's i.MX21 applications processor with the LP1070 WLAN baseband processor for a comprehensive hardware and software solution. Freescale's LP1070 solution provides increased power-efficiency -- not just in standby mode, but also in active mode, without sacrificing range and speed. "Freescale combines the versatility of its i.MX applications processor family with the video processing and power efficiency of its WLAN baseband processors into one comprehensive, integrated platform," said Berardino Baratta, general manager of Freescale's Multimedia Application Division. "We will continue to drive the integration of our WLAN roadmap with other i.MX processor lines, power management products and additional Freescale wireless solutions, to deliver cutting-edge, power-efficient and cost-effective products to the consumer market." The Freescale ultra-low power WLAN solution is ideal for today's power-hungry, ever-shrinking consumer devices, including portable media players, smartphones, VoIP cordless handsets, wireless gaming consoles and digital still cameras. The LP1070 family: 802.11 a/b/g WLAN MAC/baseband processors The Freescale LP1070 suite of processors is extremely power-efficient and high-performing. This is derived in part from Freescale's Wireless Broadband Signal Processing (WBSP) technology, an advanced architecture that surpasses conventional DSPs and ASIC methods relative to low power, cost and multimode support. The LP1070 baseband processor family includes the LP1071 and LP1072 VFBGA packages, along with the LP1070FC flip-chip device. i.MX21 processor The i.MX21 multimedia applications processor is a member of the widely used i.MX family and is designed for use in smartphones, mobile gaming consoles, video and audio media players, GPS systems and many other mobile wireless applications. i.MX processors feature an extensive suite of software including Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE and PocketPC(R), Palm OS(R), Symbian OS(TM), Linux OS and many leading RTOSes, and reference designs to greatly accelerate the creation of next-generation mobile communication products. Availability Both the i.MX21 multimedia application processors and the LP1070 WLAN BB processors are available today. About Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL)(NYSE:FSL.B) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. Freescale became a publicly traded company in July 2004 after more than 50 years as part of Motorola, Inc. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale, a member of the S&P 500(R), is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies with 2005 sales of $5.8 billion (USD). www.freescale.com -0- *T Reader Inquiry Response: Freescale Semiconductor P.O. Box 17927 Denver, CO 80217 USA *T Freescale(TM) and the Freescale logo are trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. 2006.