New LitePoint Software is First Solution with Full Rx and Tx Test Capability for Bluetooth v2.0+EDR

Enables Low-Cost Manufacturing for Combination Bluetooth / WiFi Devices

SUNNYVALE, CA - August 2, 2005 - LitePoint Corporation, an industry leading provider of advanced wireless test solutions, announced the availability of the LitePoint Bluetooth® Software Package supporting the latest Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) wireless standard. This software package runs on the installed base of LitePoint IQview® and IQflex™ test platforms enabling single-pass testing of combination Bluetooth / WiFi products saving substantial manufacturing cost over dual-pass testing.

The Bluetooth Software Package integrates seamlessly into existing LitePoint IQview and IQflex test software adding Bluetooth transmit and receiver test capability for both R&D and manufacturing applications. IQview and IQflex software currently supports 802.11a/b/g/n and turbo mode WiFi wireless local area network (WLAN) testing needs and is ready to support next generation MiMo products. (www.litepoint.com/wireless_test/bluetooth)

"As the market leader in the WLAN test space, we are excited about adding this key capability to our products reflecting the growth of multi-standard wireless combination devices," said Dr. Benny Madsen, CEO of LitePoint. "Being the first one box test instrument to fully support this latest Bluetooth standard demonstrates our dedication to supply complete value-added test solutions to our customers."

Included with the LitePoint Bluetooth Software Package are example Bluetooth chip production test programs, including CSR [LSE: CSR.L] BlueCore™2, BlueCore3 and the BlueCore4 product, which supports the latest Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR standard.

Simon Finch VP Strategic Marketing of CSR commented, "We were impressed with the speed and results that LitePoint demonstrated in a short amount of time to deliver this industry leading Bluetooth test capability, which will enable the rapid adoption of new, higher performing Bluetooth applications." Finch continued: "We look forward to working with LitePoint on our Bluetooth and UniFi WiFi programs."

Estimates of Bluetooth shipments indicate growth from 64M (2003) to 140M (2004) to 250M (2005) units. "Working with many customers in various wireless product sectors, we see the strong trend toward multiple wireless standards in diverse combination products" said Greg Ravenscroft, President of Advanced Development at LitePoint. "The ability to support multiple wireless standards on a single platform that can deliver exceptional performance and low cost of test optimizes our customers’ profitability".

Availability

LitePoint Bluetooth Software Package is available now. Single user license is priced at $3,995 USD. Site licenses are available.

About LitePoint Corporation

LitePoint Corporation based in Sunnyvale, California, designs, develops, markets, and supports advanced wireless test solutions for developers and marketers of branded wireless products, for consumer electronics and contract manufacturers, and for wireless IC designers. By leveraging its in-house expertise in the design of wireless systems and ICs, LitePoint has developed innovative test solutions to assure product conformance to specifications, interoperability with other compliant products, and overall product quality. LitePoint test products address both R&D and high-volume production, providing its customers with superior ROI, accelerated time-to market, improved manufacturing yields, improved product quality, and increased profitability. For more information, visit LitePoint at www.litepoint.com.

About CSR

CSR plc is the leading global provider of Bluetooth technology and has developed expertise in other single-chip wireless communication standards such as Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11). CSR offers developed hardware/software solutions for Bluetooth based around BlueCore, a fully integrated 2.4 GHz radio, baseband and microcontroller.

CSR is now producing its fourth generation BlueCore devices. BlueCore4 supports the Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) standard, which was ratified at the end of 2004. BlueCore4 remains the only EDR silicon to be shipping in volume today. In November 2004 CSR launched UniFi, the first single chip 802.11a/b/g embedded solution specifically targeting the mobile phone and consumer electronics markets.

BlueCore features in over 51 per cent of all Bluetooth devices shipped and over 60 per cent of all qualified Bluetooth enabled products and modules listed on the Bluetooth website with industry leaders including Nokia, Dell, Samsung, Panasonic, Sharp, Motorola, IBM, Apple, NEC, Toshiba, RIM and Sony using BlueCore devices in their range of Bluetooth products.

In March 2005, CSR acquired Clarity Technologies Inc., for its Clear Voice Capture (CVC) technology that enhances the audio performance of any voice-based product or system. Applications for CVC include wireless headsets, handsets and automotive hands free systems.

CSR has its headquarters in Cambridge, UK, and offices in Richardson and Detroit, USA; Tokyo; Seoul; Taipei; Aalborg, Denmark; and Lund, Sweden.

More information can be found at www.csr.com and the partner web site www.btdesigner.com.

About Bluetooth

More information about Bluetooth technology can be found on the SIG web site at www.bluetooth.com.

IQview is a registered trademark and IQflex, IQsignal, IQwave, IQfact, and IQcheck are trademarks of LitePoint Corporation. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. BlueCore and UniFi are trademarks of CSR plc. All other marks are property of their respective owners.

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