Motorola Broadband Showcases Latest Broadband Technologies for European Cable Operators at ANGA Cable 2003

KÖLN, Germany, June 2, 2003 — Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) Broadband Communications Sector, the world’s leading supplier of cable modems and digital cable set-tops, will showcase its latest broadband technologies at ANGA Cable 2003 June 3-5, 2003 in Köln, Germany. Motorola’s newest technologies – from its network infrastructure solutions to new digital set-tops for the home – are specifically designed to meet the business and technology needs of European operators. These technologies will be displayed at the Motorola stand (B4) throughout the show.

“These solutions uniquely position Motorola as the leader in building technologies that reliably and cost-effectively help cable operators deliver broadband services to their customers,” said Paul King, Motorola corporate vice president and general manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). “Operators can use our technology with their existing network infrastructures to offer the latest advanced services, while utilizing the most cost-effective and intelligent means possible.”

Motorola is also highlighting its 75-year heritage of bringing technology innovations to the broadband industry.

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS

Motorola MBT 5000. This data-optimized, multi-service optical transport solution offers service flexibility and high port density, as well as carrier-class reliability and quality of service (QoS). The platform leverages a standards-based, unified architecture that integrates next-generation SDH/SONET technology with powerful Ethernet switching and DWDM capabilities. With the MBT 5000 platform, broadband operators can deliver flexible Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet services - as well as traditional voice and private line services - efficiently over the same metro area network infrastructure.

Motorola BSR 64000. The carrier-class BSR 64000 CMTS/edge router allows broadband providers to rapidly introduce reliable data, voice and multimedia services for both corporate and residential subscribers, as well as deliver QoS levels end-to-end from the network edge to the network core. Its high-density design - based on centralized routing and distributed filtering and forwarding - provides the benefits of simple and scalable performance. The BSR 64000 is DOCSIS™ 1.1, PacketCable 1.0, and Euro-DOCSIS 1.0-qualified, and is compatible with Euro-DOCSIS 1.1 specifications.

Motorola BSR 1000. The Motorola BSR 1000 CMTS/router provides a solution for small- or medium-sized distribution hubs, or for larger sites in the earlier stages of broadband service market penetration. The product can be deployed as a stand-alone unit or in small clusters to cost-effectively extend broadband access infrastructure to additional subscribers. Based on open systems standards, the BSR 1000 is DOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1 qualified, Euro-DOCSIS 1.1-qualified and is compatible with PacketCable 1.0 specifications.

Motorola OmniStar® GX2. The Motorola OmniStar GX2 supports advanced HFC networks, accepts 16 plug-n-play application modules in 4RU chassis for a high-density platform. New 1550nm products featured will utilize Motorola's proprietary technology. The platform can be monitored and controlled locally through a Web browser interface or through a network management system using Ethernet-based SNMP.

Motorola HFC Manager. Motorola is demonstrating the company’s HFC Manager System, an element management system for headend and outside plant transmission equipment, including OmniStar GX2 and OmniStar optical platforms. It enables broadband network operators to reduce maintenance costs and downtime, optimize performance, and improve customer service by providing real-time monitoring and remote configuration of their networks. The application features an easy-to-use graphical user interface, device auto-discovery, remote Web access, customizable maps and containers, and local language capability.

Motorola Modular Broadband System. Motorola’s Modular Broadband System (MBS) is specifically designed for upgrading the German BK (broadband cable) network. The MBS allows a very simple upgrade of the existing 450 MHz coaxial network to a fully interactive 862 MHz broadband network HFC structure and increased return-path bandwidth. The system provides transceiver redundancy as well as power supply redundancy. Special strengths of the MBS are its plug-and-play operation and the feature of cluster separation in the optical node.

Optical Node M2K-ON. Motorola announces the release of its latest optical node, the M2K-ON. The M2K-ON is a compact, pedestal-mount optical node based on Motorola’s proven technology. The M2K-ON is an extension of the popular Medialine 2000 pedestal amplifiers currently deployed throughout EMEA and utilizes existing robust technology and common accessories to Motorola’s M2K and MLK amplifier lines. The M2K-ON utilizes an integrated optical receiver and is capable of supporting either one or two RF outputs. The return path can be configured with a variety of isolated Fabry Perot or Distributed Feedback transmitters. The M2K-ON also has provisions for status monitoring via the HMS complaint SZZ402 transponder.

M2K-144 and M2K-244 Amplifiers. With the M2K-144 and M2K-244, Motorola completes its top-performing Medialine 2000 compact amplifier family. Both amplifiers provide 44 dB gain - the M2K-144 as a single-active output amplifier, and the M2K-244 as a double-active output device. The use of the M2K-144 and M2K-244 amplifiers provides a cost-effective way to serve large MDUs.

MLK Amplifiers - The Miniline 1000 amplifier series enables system operators to provide reliable service to small- and medium-sized MDUs. The product family offers both standard and high output levels in both 32 dB and 38 dB varieties. The amplifiers are contained within a robust, compact die-cast housing that ensures product reliability.

IP NETWORKING

Motorola SBG1000. The first wireless cable modem gateway combines two of Motorola’s inherent strengths – its worldwide leadership in wireless communications and its technology expertise in the broadband business. The Motorola SBG1000 replaces the need for an individual cable modem, router and wireless access point by combining all this functionality in a single product -- saving consumers from the cost of purchasing these multiple devices and from the headache of integrating them. Unlike other broadband gateways, the SBG1000 offers added benefits such as a dedicated print server, content filtering, advanced firewall protection, virtual private networking (VPN), and parental controls.

Motorola is also demonstrating the SBG900, based upon the SBG1000, which provides a simplified feature set designed to meet a variety of consumers’ home networking needs.

Motorola SB5100E. Motorola is showcasing its SURFboard® SB5100E, which is 25-percent more compact than its predecessors, based on the Euro-DOCSIS 2.0 standard, and provides a tripled upstream capacity of 30Mbps on supported cable systems. Motorola will also demonstrate the SB5100, which recently received DOCSIS-2.0 certification.

VOICE AND TELEPHONY

Motorola SBV4200E. This (VoIP) telephony cable modem is Motorola’s fifth-generation product designed for data and voice services over a broadband network. This device – an embedded multimedia terminal adapter (eMTA) – delivers high-speed data connectivity through a Euro-DOCSIS 1.1-compliant cable modem, and toll-quality voice services, supporting standard voice service features such as caller-ID, call-waiting, and call-forwarding.

DIGITAL SET-TOP SOLUTIONS

Motorola DCT6000 Platform. Recently announced in North America, the platform offers operators a single solution for Personal Video Recording (PVR), High-Definition (HD), and advanced interactive applications. The Motorola DCT6000 family increases processing power, while adding digital interfaces to digital television (DTV) and related consumer electronics, an integrated DOCSIS™-compatible cable modem, and features such as pausing live TV and recording programs via the electronic program guide (EPG) interface. Motorola launched the DCT6000 platform in North America in response to consumer demand. There is growing interest in Europe for the PVR capabilities provided in the DCT6000 family and it is being featured to demonstrate Motorola’s PVR technology to European operators.

Motorola DVi1000. This DVB-compliant set-top is an enhanced-broadcast digital cable platform that can be deployed at a similar price point as basic analog cable set-tops while delivering more programming channels and the subscriber benefits that come with digital cable. Subscribers with a DVi1000 set-top benefit from an expanded channel line-up, a superior user interface, and telco-return for impulse pay-per-view (PPV).

Motorola DVi3000. This DVB-compliant core digital-interactive cable platform provides expanded channel capacity, virtual channels, and hyperlinking capabilities. In addition, the interactive DVi3000 set-top supports real-time reverse-path communications, providing a gateway to interactive services such as video-on-demand (VOD), thin-client TV-based Internet, and electronic program guides. Other features include a 54-860 MHz tuner and DVB-compliant conditional access, including MediaCipher® conditional access and an optional Smart Card interface for third-party conditional access.

Motorola DVi3500. This advanced-interactive DVB-compliant digital cable set-top includes an integrated Euro-DOCSIS modem. The DVi3500 digital set-top can be deployed at a similar price point as typical advanced analog cable set-tops – while delivering more programming channels and subscriber benefits. Operators who deploy the DVi3500 can leverage their existing data network infrastructure to offer their subscribers Web-enhanced interactive digital services such as Internet access, session-oriented games, PC routing and IP telephony.

Motorola DTH330 and DTH335. These digital video receivers are designed for systems that deliver secure video and interactive broadcast services over advanced satellite networks. Both set-top receivers include integrated application support for digital TV, interactive programming, information channels, IPPV/PPV and e-commerce. Additionally, the receivers support software in-band downloads and service upgrades.

Motorola MHP (Multi Home Platform). The secure and scalable MHP platform enables the development of applications executable on multiple terminal device types, regardless of their architecture. Based on Java™ technology, MHP allows cable, satellite, and terrestrial operators in the European and Asian markets to benefit from greater flexibility in deploying interactive applications.

DIGITAL MEDIA SYSTEMS

Motorola SmartStream Encryptor/Modulator (SEM) Technology. The Motorola SEM packs the capability to encrypt a large number of services across 8 separate 64 or 256 QAM cable channels into a single rack unit of space. With support for both GigE and ASI transport technology, the densely designed Motorola SEM efficiently delivers hundreds of individual streams directly to subscribers. SEM encryption is part of Motorola’s award-winning MediaCipher® conditional access system, which currently secures content delivered to more than 20 million subscribers.

Motorola Digital Video Encoder, Model SE-1000. The SE-1000 provides Motorola's fifth-generation video compression technology in a compact chassis that is ideally suited for the cable headend and small broadcast applications. Model SE-1000 accepts either analog composite or digital CCIR-601 video and performs MPEG-2 compression using highly refined Motorola compression techniques that provide high video quality at low bit rates. The Motorola SE-1000 is ATSC and DVB compliant, and offers three types of outputs, DVB-ASI, digital headend expansion interface (DHEI), and DS-3, for easy interoperability with cable headends and broadcast equipment.
Motorola SmartStream Transport Multiplexer (TMX) Technology. The Motorola TMX enables operators to customize digital multiplexes at each cable system interconnect point for increased service and network flexibility. In addition, the Motorola TMX is the processing point for digital ad insertion, interfacing with digital ad servers to cleanly splice ads into digital bitstreams.

MEDIACIPHER™ CONDITIONAL ACCESS SOLUTIONS

Motorola MediaCipher Licensing Program. This program enables qualified set-top manufacturers to integrate Motorola's MediaCipher conditional access technology with a standard DVB/MPEG-2 set-top hardware platform. With Motorola MediaCipher conditional access technology to be available from a range of set-top manufacturers, broadband network operators are able to economically and confidently plan to take advantage of one of the industry's most widely used and secure access control systems.

The Motorola MediaCipher Conditional Access Licensing Program is comprised of several components to assist both broadband network operators and set-top suppliers:

MediaCipher Conditional Access Smart Card. This ISO7816-interface compliant module contains the advanced security elements that enable the MediaCipher conditional access technology in a highly secure, economical package.

MediaCipher Conditional Access Software Integration. This comprehensive software package and support program includes the software port to the host set-top CPU, training to use the supplied conditional access application programming interface (API), testing services to verify successful set-top operation, and integration support.

MediaCipher Conditional Access Validation Laboratory. The Validation laboratory provides final testing to ensure that the set-top is compatible with MediaCipher conditional access-based networks.

About Motorola Broadband Communications Sector
The Motorola Broadband Communications Sector provides a scalable, integrated end-to-end system for the delivery of broadband services that keeps consumers informed, entertained and connected. Its technology enables network operators and retailers to create and execute on new business opportunities by providing innovative products and services to the home. Customer-responsive design and manufacturing expertise further contribute to the company’s position as the world's leading supplier of digital cable set-tops and cable modems. For more information about the Motorola Broadband Communications Sector, visit www.motorola.com/broadband.

About Motorola
"Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in wireless, automotive and broadband communications.  Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion.  Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important innovations that make things smarter and life better, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year.  For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.

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