Hawthorne, California, October 11, 2006 – Symmetry Electronics, the growing leader in design-oriented electronic component distribution, announced today that it has signed an agreement to add Wi2Wi, Inc., a leading provider of wireless module and GPS solutions, to its growing list of suppliers.
Under the terms of the agreement, Symmetry Electronics is authorized to promote and sell Wi2Wi’s complete line of wireless networking products, including their WiFi and Bluetooth modules, GPS Receivers and multi-function products throughout North and South America as well as on its award-winning e-commerce website www.SemiconductorStore.com. “Our partnership with Wi2Wi allows Symmetry and SemiconductorStore to expand its commitment to providing customers with a broad range of wireless solutions,” said Fred Scott, VP of Marketing for Symmetry Electronics.
Based on customers’ burgeoning appetite for connecting mobile devices to multiple wireless networks, Wi2Wi is actively developing product IP – designing hardware and software solutions that can easily be integrated into consumer devices. Wi2Wi provides a complete, cost-effective System in Package (SiP) wireless system solution for PAN, WAN and LAN by combining discreet parts and adding advanced software features. Wi2Wi’s new System in Package (SiP) product solutions allow developers to take advantage of complete radio system solutions in much smaller form factors and make costs lower than traditional module designs.
“Market demand is rapidly increasing for devices with multi-network connectivity. Both OEM and ODM developers require easy to integrate, small, low power multi-mode wireless solutions that provide state of the art functionality,” said Ramzi Al-Harayeri, founder and CEO of Wi2Wi. “We are very excited about our relationship with Symmetry. This partnership enables us to deliver our class leading SiP Technology solutions to a broad range of markets and developers.”
Utilizing proven IC Packaging Technologies, Wi2Wi has developed complete radio and combo-radio solutions in scales typically reserved for ICs only. In addition to being the leader of wireless PAN, WAN and LAN solutions, Wi2Wi recently partnered with SiRF to deliver the industry’s smallest SiRFstarIII based GPS module, which is half the size of competing solutions.
About Wi2Wi
Headquartered in San Jose, California, Wi2Wi is a leading provider for PAN (Personal Area Network), LAN (Local Area Network), and WAN (Wide Area Network) embedded solutions. Wi2Wi was formed as a result of a 2005 management buy-out of the Actiontec Electronics OEM Division’s products, IP and assets. Since 1997 the division has been a premier supplier of modems and wireless solutions for Tier 1 US PC and laptop computer companies including IBM, Dell, H-P and Gateway. Throughout its history, the division delivered a series of industry firsts including built-in modems, laptop 802.11 Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth® solutions for the OEM Market. Managed by experienced executives from Actiontec and leading industry companies, Wi2Wi is now focused on building its Advanced Technology Division to offer next generation System in Package (SiP) solutions. Wi2Wi will provide complete wireless system solutions for PAN, WAN and LAN by combining the latest technologies along with its packaging IP to provide lower power, integrated products for tomorrow’s portable devices. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks is under license.
About Symmetry Electronics
Founded in 1998, Symmetry Electronics is a global supplier-authorized electronics distributor, providing value-added distribution of technology products, solutions and services to industrial and commercial markets. Symmetry serves its extensive customer base with 15 offices worldwide. Symmetry Electronics is ISO 9001:2000 certified and offers electronic components and display solutions for a variety of customers across the globe. For more information on Symmetry Electronics or to view their complete line card, visit www.SymmetryElectronics.com
