TDC (Telecom Design Communications) Ltd., specialist electronic technical distributor, has been chosen by the newly merged Conexant Systems Inc. (formerly Conexant Inc. and GlobespanVirata Inc.), the market and technology leader for driving the broadband digital home, to become sole distribution partner for the UK and Ireland from 1 April 2004.

This brings to TDC the opportunity to supply world-class 802.11x products, dial-up access, xDSL broadband access, broadband media processing, video and wireless LAN products, combined with TDC’s extensive knowledge and experience in the wireless area.

Building on TDC’s focus of driving the digital home with products from EnOcean, Siemens, Multitech, S3, OmniVision, SiRF and others, TDC is well on its way to achieving its vision of becoming the leading technical electronics distributor for their chosen niche market.

In supporting Conexant Systems Inc. as their sole distributor, TDC will focus on xDSL, video and WLAN Design wins. Providing excellent customer support combined with first-class logistic services Europe-wide, TDC is confident that its new status will offer many benefits to all of its customers.

TDC is widely recognised for the value added to the products it sells. Rob Jenkins of Conexant Systems Inc. comments, “We chose TDC due to their professionalism. Their commitment to offer quality products supported by excellent technical knowledge and experience perfectly suited our requirements for a sole distribution partner.”

TDC’s Managing Director, Jerry Sandys comments, “This a superb growth opportunity for us at TDC as a company that has been built organically - managed and owned by shareholders. Sole distribution status enables us to enhance our capabilities in supplying our customers the most exciting products from a market leader which fits perfectly in our extensive portfolio of wireless products.”

More information on Conexant Systems Inc. products can be seen on the TDC website. Visit www.tdc.co.uk/manufacturers/conexant.