NOERRESUNDBY, Denmark, June 3 /PRNewswire/ --     Get a head start with the new DECT/CAT-iq USB dongle and start adding
more value to your Internet Gateway with cordless HD voice and advanced
CAT-iq features.

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RTX has developed a generic DECT/CAT-iq 2.0 USB dongle based on SiTel
chipsets SC14450 and LMX4180. The primary objective of the program has been
to produce a generic USB interface that makes integration of the dongle a
simple task on both new and existing host products, enabling these devices to
take advantage of the features provided by DECT and CAT-iq.

About the dongle

The dongle is basically a DECT/CAT-iq base station with a USB interface.
It is very flexible, ranging from simple telephony to the features provided
via CAT-iq.

- Supports CAT-iq 1.0 including HD voice

    - Supports CAT-iq 2.0 features

    - Four audio lines via the USB interface

    - Uses existing standard Windows and Linux drivers

    - Firmware updates via the USB interface

    - DECT 6.0 for the US market

    Add cordless high quality telephony capability to hosts like:

    - VoIP enabled Broadband Gateways (i.e., DSL and Cable Modems)

    - IP PBXs for SMB applications

    - Wired IP telephones

    - Set top boxes

    - PCs (i.e., soft phones like Skype)



The solution comes with a complete Software Development Kit (SDK) that 
simplifies host integration of dongle support.

Availability and solutions

The dongle is part of RTX's CAT-iq platform and includes a Software
Development Kit (SDK). The SDK includes the host C++ classes needed to take
advantage of the dongle features, a demo application, and host example source
code. The SDK comes with an HTML based documentation package. The SDK is
available for evaluation free of charge.

RTX offers the dongle and SDK as a reference design that can be licensed,
or RTX can put the dongle into production and deliver it as ODM.

About CAT-iq

CAT-iq (Cordless Advanced Technology - Internet and Quality) is the
global technology for wireless broadband home connectivity and is available
in a protected frequency band almost world-wide. CAT-iq technology supports
new and exciting products for wireless home applications such as voice
communication, infotainment, and home control. The technology is able to
access next generation IP-based networks and provides intelligent standalone
solutions for end-customers. For more information about CAT-iq please visit
http://www.cat-iq.org.

About RTX Telecom A/S

RTX Telecom A/S is an internationally oriented company whose objective is
being the preferred development and production partner for advanced wireless
communication solutions. RTX Telecom consists of three business units, each
with wireless expertise. The business units are RTX Technology, RTX Products,
and RTX Network Systems. The company's headquarters is located in Denmark 
with offices in the USA, Hong Kong, and Brazil. RTX Telecom A/S is listed on 
the Nordic Exchange, OMX. For more information, please visit 
http://www.rtx.dk.

Further information:

Ole Bjerg, Program Manager, RTX Telecom A/S, tel.: +45-9632-2300, e-mail:
technology@rtx.dk. Stroemmen 6, DK-9400 Noerresundby, Denmark