Marvell Introduces Next-Generation Bluetooth Version 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate Single-Chip Solution

Marvell Introduces Next-Generation Bluetooth Version 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate Single-Chip Solution

April 13, 2007

Marvell(R) 88W8689 Supports Concurrent Use of Bluetooth
Applications and FM Radio

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), the leader in storage,
communications, and consumer silicon solutions, today
introduced the 88W8689 Bluetooth single-chip solution,
featuring a Bluetooth Core Specification Version 2.0 +
Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)-compliant baseband, a radio
frequency (RF) transceiver, and a worldwide FM radio
receiver. The 88W8689 is a highly integrated device,
providing enhanced data rates and extended-range features
at a lower total system cost, as well as industry-leading
low power. The 88W8689 supports simultaneous use of
Bluetooth applications and FM radio, and includes support
for the new Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR features.

    The 88W8689 extends Marvell's family of Bluetooth
solutions. With the addition of the 88W8689, Marvell now
provides a comprehensive set of Bluetooth 2.0-enabled
products that target high-volume consumer markets. The
highly integrated chip is optimized for both voice and
audio transmissions, enabling an array of ultra-mobile,
low-power consumer devices. In addition, 88W8689 customers
have access to Marvell's robust ecosystem solutions to help
enhance the consumer experience.

    "The 88W8689 -- Marvell's second device enabling
Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR features -- extends our ability
to drive high-volume consumer applications such as cell
phones and portable media players," according to Dr.
Paramesh Gopi, vice president and general manager of the
Embedded and Emerging Business Unit, Communications and
Consumer Business Group at Marvell. "In addition, the
88W8689 will enable our customers to build extremely
low-power devices --including hands-free car kits and
Bluetooth headsets -- that deliver an enhanced Bluetooth
experience."

    The Marvell(R) 88W8689 is currently sampling with key,
tier-one customers and will be in production in the second
half of 2007.

    About Marvell

    Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) is the leader in development of
storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions.
The company's diverse product portfolio includes switching,
transceiver, communications controller, wireless and storage
solutions that power the entire communications
infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home and
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including Marvell Semiconductor Inc. (MSI), Marvell Asia
Pte Ltd (MAPL), Marvell Japan K.K., Marvell Taiwan Ltd.,
Marvell International Ltd. (MIL), Marvell U.K. Limited,
Marvell Semiconductor Israel Ltd. (MSIL), RADLAN Computer
Communications Ltd., and Marvell Semiconductor Germany
GmbH. MSI is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and
designs, develops and markets products on behalf of MIL and
MAPL. MSI may be contacted at [phone] or at
www.marvell.com. 

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