The transaction, subject to completion, will be accounted for as a purchase and is expected to close in the third quarter.
Broadband wireless is the next technological discontinuity to change the Internet infrastructure.
Datum's technology features a new class of DSP silicon which provides breakthrough system cost improvements by allowing traffic for all major digital wireless standards including W-CDMA, EDGE, or cdmaOne to be transmitted using a single digitally controlled power amplifier architecture. Datum's core technology also improves the performance for second generation single carrier systems such as GSM, LMDS and Wireless Local Loop applications. Datum Telegraphic has been working closely with PMC-Sierra and several major wireless infrastructure equipment manufacturers on the implementation and testing of Datum's patented power amplifier linearization technology. PMC-Sierra's quality system is registered with the Quality Management Institute to the ISO 9001 standard. PMC-Sierra offers worldwide technical and sales support including a network of offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia.