MediaTek has launched MT7118, a WiMAX Forum Wave2 chip for USB dongles, handsets, and other embedded devices. The company has also announced a prototype of a low-cost WiMAX and GSM EDGE dual mode phone, produced by its handset partner, and based on MediaTek's WiMAX chip and EDGE baseband processor.
The MT7110 series are WiMAX Forum Wave2-compliant chips. They support 2.3GHz-2.7GHz and 3.3GHz-3.8GHz. MT7119, available in a 1.5x1.5cm small package allows a solution of 2-port Ethernet, 2-port VoIP and an 11n Wi-Fi chip to all fit in a less than 10x10cm board. MT7117 is a smaller chip for data-only or data with one-port VoIP in an even smaller board. MT7118, with it patented power saving designs, is perfect for modules, handsets, and other mobile devices.
Meanwhile, the WiMAX handset enables voice over EDGE network and voice/data over WiMAX network, while the USB port of the phone can be used for data connectivity with laptops. It also features a 2.8in touch screen and 5M pixel camera. The VoIP engine inside the phone has gone through stringent IOT and field trials for over 4 years, making it the most trusted and risk free dual-mode handset.
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