Key Technologies: Modem

Motorola Introduces 56K Analog/ISDN Modem Chipset

Sept. 3, 1997, Business Wire reports that Motorola has introduced a new chipset that supports 56Kbps analog modem and ISDN connection support. The MCK143453 and MCK143454 chips will be available in 4th quarter 1997.
[1997/09/09]

Compaq Data Comm Products Include 56Kbps PC-Card FAX/Modem

July 1, 1997, Business Wire reports that Compaq announced a number of new products for data communications including the Netelligent 56KB PC Card Fax/Modem based on K56flex protocol.
[1997/07/04]

HP Drops Cable Modem

May 9, 1997, Electronic Engineering Times reports that HP had discontinued pursuing the cable-modem and digital set-top market.

Multi Telephone Line Modems Coming

May 8, 1997, Computer Retail week reports U.S. Robotics and Hayes and other modem manufacturers are working on modems that achieve speeds of 100Kbps, 128Kbps and 168Kbps buy running over multiple ordinary phone lines simultaneously.
[1997/05/13]

Modem Answers Without Computer

Apr. 15, 1997, Canada NewsWire reports that SIT Solutions Technilogic and Olitec have introduced a FAX/Modem that receives and stores FAXes and voice messages while computer is turned off. [This sounds like an ideal modem to attach to a docking station while you're away. JO]
[1997/04/21] revised [1997/11/21]

Standards Battle Continues for 56kbps Modems

Mar. 4, 1997, Newbytes reports further developments in the battle for the 56kbps Modem standard. Boca Research's Modem is based on the Rockwell K56 technology and Cirrus Logic has introduced a chipset based on US Robotics' x2 technology.
[1997/03/11]

Motorola Announces 56Kbps ModemSURFR and VoiceSURFR Modems

Mar. 3, 1997, PR Newswire reports that Motorola has announced 56Kbps ModemSURFR data modems and 56Kbps VoiceSURFR voice and data modems using Rockwell technology.
[1997/03/06]

Motorola Submits Plan to 56Kbps Standards Committee

Feb. 26, 1997, PR Newswire reports that Motorola has submitted a plan to expedite the 56Kbps MODEM standard. The plan deals with the upstream data path for the MODEM standard.
[1997/03/02]

Motorola Sues U.S. Robotics for Patent Infringement

Feb. 13, 1997, PR Newswire reports that having settled a similar suit with Rockwell, Motorola has brought a suit against U.S. Robotics for infringement of patents for technology used in V.34 modem implimentations.

[1997/02/18]

Motorola to use Rockwell K56 Fast Modem Technology

Feb. 13, 1997, PR Newswire reports that Motorola and Rockwell have agreed to work with Rockwell on their K56 MODEM technology (a 56Kbps throughput system).

[1997/02/18]