Option, Intel collaborating on device [Option NV].

Byline: Option NV

Edited Press Release

Belgian wireless technology company Option NV (OPTI.BT) Thursday said it's collaborating with chip-maker Intel Corp.(INTC) to improve mobile Internet devices.

Mobile Internet devices are a new category of truly mobile consumer devices that deliver full Internet experience on the go. These products rely on ubiquitous wireless connectivity and anytime internet access to deliver range of uses around communication, entertainment and information.

Option will deliver WWAN modules that meet the power, size and performance characteristics needed for mobile Internet devices in 2008. Two modules are currently in development and will be optimized for these devices based on Intel's low-power processors and chipsets.

The GTM 201 EDGE module, which will be attractive to major growth markets such as China, Latin America and Southern Africa, and the HSPA module, GTM501 are planned for the first half of 2008. Delivered in an LGA package measuring just 25 x 30 x 2.5 mm, the devices are respectively the world's smallest EDGE and HSPA WWAN modules.

Company Web site: www.option.com