ECS EliteGroup Computer Systems has selected the ComMAX CM1125 Multimode mobile WiMAX/EDGE baseband processor from Comsys Communication & Signal Processing Ltd. to power ECS’s new Mobile WiMAX devices (see the figure below). ECS EliteGroup demonstrated a prototype of its S370 Personal Internet Communicator working on both mobile WiMAX and GSM networks in Las Vegas last week during the 2009 International CES.

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Besides supporting dual-mode mobile WiMAX and GSM/EDGE operation for voice and data services, the S370 enables voice service continuity between WiMAX VoIP and GSM CS voice with seamless handover—even when traveling at high speed—using a standard IMS/VCC solution. In addition, it integrates Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. For example, users can conduct a conversation using a Bluetooth headset while accessing information on the Internet, with full service continuity even when crossing between WiMAX and GSM/EDGE coverage areas.

The S370 also features a 3.8-in. full touchscreen 800- by 480-pixel TFT, built-in GPS, and motion detectors. It’s scheduled to be commercially available early in the second half of 2009.

The ComMAX line provides manufacturers with comprehensive multimode baseband solutions optimized to meet low-power and small-footprint requirements, with architectures spanning 2G to 4G standards, such as GSM/EDGE, mobile WiMAX, and 3GPP-LTE. The devices come with a handset reference design and a complete ecosystem.

ECS EliteGroup will use the ComMAX CM1125 Multimode mobile WiMAX/EDGE baseband processor from Comsys to power its latest Mobile WiMAX devices. The CM1125 enables voice service continuity between WiMAX VoIP and GSM CS voice with seamless handover, even at high speed, using a standard IMS/VCC solution.