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`Copyright 2002 PR Newswire Association, Inc.
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`November 12, 2002 Tuesday
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`SECTION: FINANCIAL NEWS
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`DISTRIBUTION: TO BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY EDITORS
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`LENGTH: 922 words
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`HEADLINE: QUALCOMM's MSM6500 Multimedia Single-Chip Solution Enables High-Performance Multimode
`Handsets Supporting CDMA2000 1X, 1xEV-DO and GSM/GPRS
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`- Highly Integrated Chipset Enables Cost-Effective High-Speed Wireless
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`Data Terminals, Receive Diversity on CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO Systems,
`Roaming on GSM/GPRS Systems and Connectivity to USB Devices Through
`USB Host Functionality -
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`SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and
`world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced details regarding
`the MSM6500(TM) Mobile Station Modem (MSM(TM)) chipset and system software, a high-capacity, high-speed
`wireless data solution that supports the industry-wide CDMA2000 1X and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO standards, as well as
`roaming on GSM/GPRS systems. Samples of the MSM6500 chipset are expected to ship in the second quarter of
`calendar 2003.
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`Capable of peak wireless data rates of 2.4 Mbps on the forward link, the MSM6500 solution integrates USB
`On-The-Go (OTG) host controller functionality that will enable wireless handsets to communicate directly with
`accessories such as printers, digital cameras, keyboards, and CD-ROMs. With receive diversity support on CDMA2000
`1X and 1xEV-DO, the MSM6500 solution can double voice capacity for CDMA2000 1X voice systems and improve
`data throughputs for CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO systems.
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`"The MSM6500 chipset and system software will allow device manufacturers to develop highly integrated,
`feature-rich terminals without requiring a companion processor for advanced multimedia applications," said Don
`Schrock, president of QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies. "With receive diversity supported on both CDMA2000 1X
`and 1xEV-DO, this solution provides attractive voice-capacity and data-performance improvements to all CDMA
`operators, and will enrich the overall end-user experience."
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`Supporting CDMA2000 1X, 1xEV-DO and GSM/GPRS PR Newswire November 12, 2002 Tuesday
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`Building on QUALCOMM's industry-leading MSM6100(TM) architecture, the MSM6500 chipset integrates the
`ARM926EJ-S(TM) processor with the ARM(R) Jazelle(TM) Java(TM) accelerator, two low-power, high-performance
`QDSP4000(TM) Digital Signal Processor (DSP) cores and a wideband stereo codec for enhanced digital audio
`applications.
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`The MSM6500 solution supports the advanced feature set of QUALCOMM's Launchpad(TM) suite of
`technologies, including MPEG-4 encoding and decoding, MP3 audio decoding, 2D/3D graphics acceleration for
`gaming, Compact Media Extension (CMX(TM)) MIDI synthesizer, QUALCOMM's Qcamera(TM) digital interface,
`fast JPEG encoding/decoding, Bluetooth(TM) technology for wireless connectivity and USB OTG.
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`To enable location-based services and applications, the MSM6500 chipset and system software integrate
`QUALCOMM's gpsOne(TM) solution, which is also capable of operating in a standalone mode, in which the handset
`acts as a GPS receiver. The gpsOne solution, which also includes the VectorOne(TM) compass interface, features
`SnapTrack(R) technology and offers robust position availability under the most challenging conditions, whether in
`concrete-and-steel high-rises, convention centers, shopping malls or urban canyons.
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`Compliant with Interim Standard 856 (IS-856) and IS-2000 Release A, and backward compatible with IS-95A/B
`and IS-2000 Release 0, the MSM6500 chipset also supports GSM and GPRS functionality, enabling the chipset to
`support all major telecom standards worldwide. The GSM/GPRS modem is based on Release 99 of the GSM and GPRS
`standard, and supports class B, multislot class 8 operation, as well as EFR, FR, HR and AMR vocoders.
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`The MSM6500 chipset solution also features QUALCOMM's radioOne(TM) direct RF-to-baseband conversion
`technology, resulting in cost-effective multiband and multimode terminals that can be produced in smaller form factors.
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`QUALCOMM Incorporated ( www.qualcomm.com ) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital
`wireless communications products and services based on the Company's CDMA digital technology. Headquartered in
`San Diego, Calif., QUALCOMM is included in the S&P 500 Index and traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under
`the ticker symbol QCOM.
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`Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that
`are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the Company's ability to successfully design and have manufactured
`significant quantities of CDMA components on a timely and profitable basis, the extent and speed to which CDMA is
`deployed, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed
`from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30,
`2002 and most recent Form 10-Q.
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`QUALCOMM and SnapTrack are registered trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. MSM, MSM6500,
`MSM6100, QDSP4000, Launchpad, CMX, Qcamera, gpsOne, VectorOne and radioOne are trademarks of
`QUALCOMM Incorporated. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.
`All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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`For further information please contact: Stacy Getz, CDMA Technologies Public Relations, +1-858-845-7674, or
`Fax, +1-858-845-7435, stacyg@qualcomm.com, or Patty Goodwin, Corporate Public Relations, +1-858-651-4127, or
`Fax, +1-858-651-5873, publicrelations@qualcomm.com, or Julie Cunningham, Investor Relations, +1-858-658-4224, or
`Fax, +1-858-651-9303, jcunningham@qualcomm.com, all of QUALCOMM.
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`CONTACT: Stacy Getz, CDMA Technologies Public Relations, +1-858-845-7674, or Fax, +1-858-845-7435,
`stacyg@qualcomm.com, or Patty Goodwin, Corporate Public Relations, +1-858-651-4127, or Fax, +1-858-651-5873,
`publicrelations@qualcomm.com, or Julie Cunningham, Investor Relations, +1-858-658-4224, or Fax, +1-858-651-9303,
`jcunningham@qualcomm.com, all of QUALCOMM
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