Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) has announced a major partner for its planned micro and opto-electronics technology park, SiNova Semiconductor, an integrated circuit (IC) developer of solutions for complex and broadband communications.
In addition to locating its corporate headquarters at the DSO site, SiNova is planning a design hub that will facilitate the sharing of advanced and sub-micron design methodology, design tools, end-to-end design and manufacturing capabilities for wireless, multimedia and mixed-signal processing systems.
Currently, SiNova is focused on developing digital application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) and Systems on a Chip (SoC) solutions for wired and wireless communication networks, power-line communication systems, Internet access, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). The firm has specifically targeted the Middle East as one of the world's fastest-growing telecom markets, based on robust wireless and Internet adoption, as well as increased privatization efforts and competition in a number of markets.
The company anticipates staffing its DSO offices and the design center beginning in January 2004. SiNova's DSO site will also enable the company to foster stronger relations with regional partners such as Helia Communication Products, based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while creating a regional reach for global partners including US-based InfoTech Integrated Products. — (menareport.com)
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