Seattle-based ADAPTIX Inc., a developer of all-IP-Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) technology on a software-defined radio platform, demonstrated fixed and mobile OFDMA-TDD pre-WiMAX systems at the WiMAX Forum Members General and Working Group Face-to-Face event July 11-15, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

ADAPTIX's demonstration provided a preview of the mobile version of WiMAX with fixed and mobile configurations delivering rich multimedia content to various devices.

"This week's demonstration clearly shows the promise of mobile WiMAX is fast approaching—it's no longer just a futuristic new technology we simply talk about," said Vernon Fotheringham, president and CEO, ADAPTIX.

ADAPTIX is demonstrating mobile WiMAX capabilities in its GMC Yukon Denali, where it simultaneously receives mobile Voice over IP calls, streaming video content such as feature-length movies and the transfer of large files, at throughput of up to 2.5 Mbps traveling at vehicular speeds through the coverage area. The technology is based on the forthcoming 802.16e wireless standard, expected to be ratified by the WiMAX Forum and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) later this year. "Mobile WiMAX is attracting huge interest," said Andy Fuertes, senior analyst, Visant Strategies. "While most companies are focused on fixed WiMAX systems, ADAPTIX is also doing some very compelling work in the mobile environment and showcasing some of the compelling applications which will help drive this technology forward."

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