Ericsson to License its 3G Wireless Platform U250 to NEC

Europe : Ericsson and NEC Corporation have signed a license agreement for U250, the latest WCDMA/GPRS platform from Ericsson Mobile Platforms.

NEC has selected the U250 following their launch of the first I-mode based WCDMA phone in Europe, based on Ericsson's previous generation platform (U100). NEC is a strong global player and their selection of U250, is a strong endorsement of Ericsson 's state-of-the art technology.

With addition of Ericsson Mobile Platforms to NEC's portfolio, NEC will be ready to offer a wider range of 3G mobile terminals to meet the various demands of 3G mobile operators and end users in a timely manner, in response to the wide variety of services and functions required, as the 3G market and services grow and expand globally.

Ericsson Mobile Platforms' 3G-platform U250 is a highly integrated WCDMA/GPRS platform with advanced multimedia capabilities required for the growing 3G market. The U250 platform includes the functionality to equip mobile phones with multi-megapixel cameras, IMS protocols and clients, advanced audio and video capabilities, 3D graphics, and support for a wide variety of mass storage memories.

Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the
world.

About Ericsson Mobile Platforms
Ericsson Mobile Platforms offers complete, end-to-end interoperability tested platforms across 2.5 and 3G. A common software platform for GPRS, EDGE and WCDMA/GPRS terminals enables application portability, stability, security and state of the art
power consumption and size. Technology is based on our global standardization leadership and the world's strongest Intellectual
Property Rights for 2.5 and 3G systems.

Ericsson Mobile Platforms' delivery includes reference design, platform software, ASIC's and development boards, development and test tools, industrialization software, support, training and documentation

Ericsson Mobile Platforms is a Business Unit within the Ericsson Group.