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Kris Rausch
Scintera Networks, Inc.
408-636-2663
krausch@scintera.com

SUNNYVALE Calif. – February 3, 2010 – Scintera Networks, Inc., a leading provider of semiconductors for wireless communications, today announced the general availability of its SC1887: Adaptive RF Power Amplifier Linearizer (RFPAL) system-on-chip (SoC). Adaptive linearization, commonly used to increase the efficiency and output power of macro basestation power amplifiers, has previously been very complex and expensive, consumed a large amount of power, and was not applicable to many newer system configurations. The SC1887 SoC operates directly at the carrier frequency, and is a breakthrough in size, power, and simplicity for this advanced signal processing function. SC1887 was first sampled in August 2009 and is designed into products currently in development by leading power amplifier vendors and systems integrators worldwide.

The deployment of heterogeneous and distributed 3G and 4G broadband wireless networks requires a new approach to solve the problems of power consumption, size and cost of transmitters, “ said Art Reidel, chief executive officer of Scintera. “Scintera is bringing solutions to the market that meet this need and enable the deployment of highly efficient and cost effective next generation networks.”

Prior to the SC1887, engineers designing broadband transmitters were forced to use higher cost RF components and accept low efficiency, or had to use expensive linearization schemes, with multiple high power integrated circuits, which also increased system design and test cost. The SC1887 breaks these complexity, power, and cost barriers by offering an easy to use, low power, single package solution that is inserted into transmitter designs directly in line with the power amplifier. The RFin/RFout solution offers standalone operation and requires neither complex software development nor access to baseband signals. As a result, users are able to quickly bring to market linearized power amplifier solutions, in any configuration required, while minimizing development and manufacturing costs.

Packaged in a small form factor, 9x9 mm plastic package, the SC1887 can be implemented in less than 625 sq mm of board space and is easily integrated directly into power amplifier modules. Consuming less than 600 mW, the SC1887 is ideally suited to lower power transmitters such as those being widely deployed in distributed 4G networks. Operating over the full range of frequencies covering all major cellular infrastructure bands, this flexible solution supports a broad range of modulation standards such as CDMA, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and OFDMA (WiMax, LTE).

The SC1887 is the first implementation of Scintera’s Gigahertz Signal Processing™ technology (GSP™). GSP is a programmable analog signal processor platform offering the advantages of digital signal processing but at the reduced power and size of analog solutions. GSP is an ideal fit for the complex signal processing required for power amplifier linearization as implemented in the SC1887.

The SC1887 is available in volume production and can be purchased directly from Richardson Electronics Ltd. Online at www.rell.com. Pricing starts in volume at $70 at 100 pieces.

About Scintera

Scintera provides a programmable analog signal processing platform that delivers higher performance and lower power consumption than traditional digital signal processing (DSP) solutions. Scintera is applying its breakthrough technology to solve real-world problems in the wireless cellular infrastructure market. The company is enabling the next generation of wireless networks, providing wider wireless coverage at higher data rates with lower costs. Scintera is privately held and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For further information, visit http://www.scintera.com.

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Kris Rausch
408-636-2663
krausch@scintera.com

SUNNYVALE Calif. – December 9, 2009 – Scintera Networks, Inc., a leading provider of programmable analog signal processors, today announced the appointment of Anthony J. Ley to its Board of Directors, bringing the number of directors on the Board to seven.

“The appointment of Anthony Ley brings valuable industry expertise to an already strong Board,” said Art Reidel, chief executive officer of Scintera, Inc. “In addition to his invaluable business and technical experience, his judgment, vision and enthusiasm will serve Scintera well.”

“I look forward to working with the Scintera management team,” commented Ley. “As a new member of the Board, I intend to help Scintera pursue a strategy for ongoing business growth and technology leadership. For a company to succeed, it needs quality people, innovative ideas, and a highly focused effort. Having all these key ingredients, Scintera is well positioned.”

Mr. Ley served as president and chief executive officer at Harmonic for 18 years and as chairman until 2008. Prior to that he was at Schlumberger Limited, both in Europe and the U.S., holding senior business management and research and development positions, most recently as vice president, Research and Engineering, at Fairchild/Schlumberger Semiconductor. Mr. Ley holds an M.A. in Mechanical Sciences from the University of Cambridge and an S.M.E.E. from MIT, is named as an inventor on 29 patents, is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK), and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers, Inc.

About Scintera

Scintera provides a programmable analog signal processing platform that delivers both higher performance than traditional digital signal processing (DSP) solutions and lower power consumption. Scintera is applying its breakthrough technology to solve real-world problems in the wireless cellular infrastructure market. The company is helping to build the next generation of wireless networks, providing wider wireless coverage at higher data rates with lower costs. Scintera is privately held and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For further information, visit http://www.scintera.com. 

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The Scintera logo is a registered trademark of Scintera Networks, Inc., and Scintera is a trademark of Scintera Networks, Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  

PRESS RELEASE
For more information, please contact:
Kris Rausch
408-636-2663
krausch@scintera.com

SUNNYVALE Calif. – December 2, 2009 – Scintera Networks, Inc., a leading provider of programmable analog signal processors, today announced the appointment of Rajeev Krishnamoorthy as chief technology officer reporting to Scintera chief executive officer Arthur Reidel.

“Rajeev is a talented entrepreneur and technologist whose focus has been on innovating and commercializing new products in emerging and rapidly growing markets,” said Art Reidel. “As Scintera brings our Gigahertz Signal ProcessorTM technology to market, I am delighted to welcome an executive with such a deep understanding of our technology and the markets we serve. I am confident that Rajeev will help us enter new relationships and provide the technology vision needed to build a world-class fabless semiconductor company.”

“Scintera is well positioned to address the growing challenges faced by the wireless infrastructure market,” said Krishnamoorthy. “I am excited to join a company offering a breakthrough technology that enables customers to offer more efficient broadband solutions across a wide range of applications. I look forward to helping Scintera realize its full potential."

Dr. Krishnamoorthy most recently was founder and chief executive officer of TZero Technologies, a fabless semiconductor company providing high performance, ultra-wideband chipsets and digital video solutions. Before TZero, he was vice president of technology at Iospan Wireless responsible for developing the first commercial MIMO fixed-wireless systems. He began his career at Bell Laboratories conducting research in communications and data networking, and in the wireless LAN division of AT&T/Lucent in the Netherlands. He played a key role in the development of the earliest 802.11 and 11(b) (WiFi) products, which enabled the first widely deployed wireless LAN networks.

About Scintera

Scintera provides a programmable analog signal processing platform that delivers both higher performance than traditional digital signal processing (DSP) solutions and lower power consumption. Scintera is applying its breakthrough technology to solve real-world problems in the wireless cellular infrastructure market. The company is helping to build the next generation of wireless networks, providing wider wireless coverage at higher data rates with lower costs. Scintera is privately held and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For further information, visit http://www.scintera.com.

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