Top-of-the-range Gigaset DECT phones powered by SiTel ICs

Energy-efficient SC14450 processor provides DECT functionality for Gigaset's ultra-stylish, premium SL780 and SL785 cordless handsets

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, 26 January 2009 - SiTel Semiconductor today announced that its SC14450 baseband processor is at the heart of the new Gigaset SL780 and SL785 handsets from Gigaset Communications. The SC14450's processing power and flexibility help these award-winning premium DECT phones deliver full-duplex hands-free operation, outstanding high-definition audio using CAT-iq and Gigaset's HDSP technology, and an ECO DECT mode to reduce power consumption. In addition, the handsets offer a host of features including color TFT display, Bluetooth® headset connection and PC syncing via Bluetooth or USB.

"Our Gigaset phones have always been synonymous with innovation and design. That's what has made them the top-rated DECT telephones worldwide, and we intend to maintain that position through premium products like the new SL780 and SL785," says Dr. Kurt Aretz, Director Systems Engineering. "When it came to choosing a baseband for these new handsets, the SC14450 was the best choice for performance, value and support. It delivered everything we wanted and we're pleased to continue our relationship with SiTel."

"The new Gigaset SL780 and SL785 look great, sound great and have great features. They are all set to be the must-have cordless phone for 2009," says Adrie van Meijeren, Sales Manager Europe at SiTel. "At SiTel, we're proud that our cordless expertise and the versatile SC14450 processor have helped to bring such exciting products to the market." The SL780 and SL785 with integrated answering machine are the latest, top-of-the-line additions to the industry-leading Gigaset cordless telephone range. With their unique, ultra-stylish all-metal frame, these elegant phones are already causing a buzz in the blogosphere and picking up awards including the "Red.Dot Honorable Mention" award for design and "IF communication design award 2008" for ease-of-use. Their extensive feature list can also be expanded further through software upgrades.

This latest design-in extends the successful cooperation between Gigaset Communications and SiTel. It also highlights the versatility of the SC14450 baseband processor. The chip can be used to rapidly develop devices such as cordless phones, high-end PSTN and CAT-iq handsets, desktop Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephones and basestations (with integrated DECT), analog terminal adapters (ATAs) and Voice over WiFi systems. It supports the popular, royalty-free uClinux operating system, allowing developers to benefit from a huge amount of existing software.