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Multi-Tech Announces Bluetooth Wireless Module for Embedded Applications

   Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. logo. (PRNewsFoto)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN USA
  SocketWireless Bluetooth Product is Part of Universal Socket Connectivity
                                  Initiative

    MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., a leading
telecommunications and data communications technology company based in
suburban Minneapolis, today announces its new Bluetooth embedded module for
designers needing a fast and efficient means of adding Bluetooth wireless
connectivity to their applications.
    (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040505/MTSLOGO )
    The new SocketWireless, model MTS2BTSMI, embedded module is a ready-to-
integrate and space efficient (1"x2.5") device that is Bluetooth v1.2
compliant and conforms to ISM 2.4Ghz band Bluetooth Class 1 specifications.
It features a serial interface, integrated software stack, profiles, and AT
modem style command control.  It is Operating System independent, supports
serial interface speeds of 1200 bps to 921K bps, includes hardware flow
control, and LED driver outputs.  Shipping fourth quarter 2004, the MTS2BTSMI
is part of Multi-Tech's Universal Socket Connectivity initiative to provide a
maximum number of interface technologies designed into a common package.
    "The Multi-Tech Universal Socket Connectivity initiative encourages
designs tailored to accommodate multiple communications requirements," states
Chip Harleman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Multi-Tech Systems,
Inc.  "This is done by providing developers multiple communications
technologies within the same footprint so that connectivity needs can smoothly
migrate through technologies such as wired modem, Ethernet LAN, ISDN, cellular
wireless, and now Bluetooth wireless. The Multi-Tech SocketWireless product is
the newest member of the universal socket family providing Bluetooth
connectivity as a secure, standards-based means of wireless connection between
a host and peripheral device up to 330 feet apart.  Multi-Tech also has a
developer's kit available to make implementing the technology easier, and a
two-year warranty to make sure it keeps accomplishing its mission."
    An ISO 9001:2000 certified global manufacturer of award-winning Internet,
remote access, and telephony products, Multi-Tech Systems provides end-to-end
solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Multi-Tech's products are
available through a worldwide network of business partners (distributors,
resellers, system integrators, ISPs, and ISVs), or in embedded solutions from
OEMs.
    Privately held, Multi-Tech Systems has over 60 U.S. patents and numerous
international patents.  The company's intellectual property portfolio includes
patents covering transmission of multiplexed voice, data and video packets
used in technologies such as Internet telephony, PC telephony, voice over IP
or frame relay, and DSVD modems.  For additional information, contact Multi-
Tech at 800/328-9717 or 763/785-3500, via fax at 763/785-9874 or browse the
company's World Wide Web home page at http://www.multitech.com .


SOURCE Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.




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    CONTACT:
    Paul Kraska of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.,
    +1-763-785-3500, pkraska@multitech.com
    NOTE TO EDITORS: Embedded System Conference '04, Hynes Convention
    Center, Booth 609