Corporate Introduction

Incorporated in 1997, Linx Technologies is a leading provider within the wireless industry of cost-effective, easily applied, and highly versatile radio frequency (RF) products. Because of its capacity to make the complex process of applying RF simpler, the company is recognized as the key enabler of RF technology. Since its inception, Linx has directly served over 10,000 customers and countless more through distributors worldwide.

Linx Technologies, Inc. is comprised of three divisions: Linx Technologies, Antenna Factor, and Connector City. The largest division, Linx Technologies, specializes in hybrid wireless modules, OEM RF products, and interface solutions such as encoder/decoder ICs. Antenna Factor specializes in cost-effective standard and custom antennas for a wide range of consumer and industrial wireless products. Connector City provides high quality standard and custom connectors and cable assemblies for volume OEM applications.

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Market Overview

RF: A Broad, Growing, Yet Fragmented Market
A vast and growing number of products require or can be enhanced through the ability to interact without wires. From something as ubiquitous as a garage door opener or automotive keyless entry fob to sophisticated networks controlling the status of thousands of devices, the market for wireless solutions is rapidly expanding as companies of all sizes attempt to “go wireless” with their products. Examples of these markets include:

• Industrial companies using RF solutions for monitoring, process control, RFID, AMR, inventory tracking, trash and vending monitoring, data links, and barcode reading devices
• Commercial applications such as door announcers, lighting and water controls, security and access systems, gate controls, remote activation, scoreboards, ordering, and paging systems
• Automotive companies employing RF solutions for remote keyless entry and tire pressure monitoring
• Consumer products including: electronic toys, home security, gate and garage door openers, intercoms, fire and safety systems, weather stations, pool, spa and irrigation controllers
• Medical products including: patient call and monitoring systems, handicap assistance devices, surgery communication systems, remote patient data logging, RF insulin pumps, pacemakers, defibrillators, and real-time wireless ECG monitors

As these industries - in addition to countless others - have adopted wireless technology in their products, the RF market has exploded with activity. However, technical complexities, varying regulatory requirements, competing standards, a wide diversity of customer requirements and capabilities, and numerous product offerings have created market fragmentation. Engineers without deep expertise in RF may find themselves ill-equipped to analyze competing technologies or implement the chosen solution. As a result, many companies and engineers have been unable to benefit from the addition of RF technology to their products.

The overall market for RF solutions is highly competitive, filled with companies focusing on emerging standards, cutting-edge technologies, and the pursuit of ever-higher frequencies and data rates. Linx has chosen a different path. Instead of complexity, Linx products are designed for unparalleled ease of implementation, reliable performance, low-cost, and a high degree of application flexibility.

Linx Technologies- "Wireless Made Simple"

Linx Technologies was founded on the belief that every engineer should have the option of using RF technology. Radio Frequency is a complex science, requiring a unique grasp of advanced technical issues and elaborate legal requirements. Adding wireless capabilities to a product has traditionally been a costly and time-consuming proposition. This has limited the widespread use of RF and prevented many potentially useful products from reaching production.

For a decade, Linx Technologies has been on the forefront of addressing these issues by creating RF products that are simple for engineers to apply and offer great depth and versatility. "Wireless Made Simple" is more than just the Linx motto; it represents Linx’s commitment to offering the highest quality RF products, which are designed to provide a simple and cost-effective path to making any product wireless. Some of the ways Linx seeks to eliminate barriers to each customer’s wireless success include:

• A diverse array of modules covering both analog and digital applications
• RF modules that feature long range, low power consumption, stable performance and ease of use
• No external RF components (except an antenna) are required for operation
• Products that follow as closely as possible to a wire-line mode. This transparency simplifies design and allows a high degree of protocol flexibility

• Personalized support
• Superior evaluation platforms
• Inspection and pre-screening services
• Informative application notes

• Speeds time to market by offering a nearly instant, customizable RF solution

Linx Technologies’ aptitude for making the complex process of applying RF solutions simple has helped the company to gain the recognition of thousands of companies in diverse market segments. Because of the simplicity and breadth of its products, the company is recognized as the key enabler of RF technology by businesses of all sizes.

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