MCCI Releases Windows 7 USB Host Drivers

ITHACA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MCCI^® Corporation, the world’s leading developer of USB connectivity for the portable device industry, announces the availability of Windows 7 USB Host Drivers. These drivers are used by portable device manufacturers whose customers connect their devices to Windows PCs. MCCI host drivers support file transfer, contact synchronization, and cellular network connectivity as well as other functionality. MCCI products are largely complementary to Microsoft’s “in box” USB drivers.

Microsoft has evolved USB support in Windows 7 to improve overall USB stability and performance. Using this foundation, MCCI adds functionality not supported by Microsoft’s drivers and customizes the solution, optimizing power management and data throughput. Legacy versions of Microsoft operating systems—Win2K, Win XP, and Vista—are supported, as well as MacOS and Linux, making MCCI a one-stop provider for USB host drivers.

According to MCCI CEO Terry Moore, “Our customers are top tier product manufacturers who need to deliver comprehensive Windows product support to their customers. Windows 7 beta releases are seeing a high level of acceptance, indicating that end-users will demand Windows 7 support as soon as those PCs hit the streets. By supporting Windows 7 now, MCCI’s customers can go to market at Windows 7 launch, confident that their products have been well tested.”

In addition to host drivers, MCCI delivers USB 2.0 device/host/OTG software used in embedded devices, creating an end-to-end solution for device manufacturers. Products for USB 3.0 SuperSpeed are planned for release in the first half of 2009.

About MCCI

MCCI is a leading developer of USB drivers and embedded software for the high volume handset and portable device markets. Products cover the full spectrum of USB 2.0 and 3.0 SuperSpeed for cell phones, set-top boxes, and other computer devices. On-the-Go, Embedded Host and middleware solutions for PictBridge and MTP are also delivered to top tier portable device manufacturers. Over six hundred million portable devices have been delivered with MCCI technology. MCCI experts are actively involved in worldwide technical standard activities, such as MCPC and the Bluetooth SIG. MCCI staff play a major role in the USB-IF Device Working Group. A privately held corporation, MCCI has its headquarters in Ithaca, USA with offices in Austin, USA, Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei. For more information please visit: http://www.mcci.com.

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