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NTS Begins Testing for ZigBee RF4CE Specification



National Technical Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:NTSC) (NTS), a leading provider of quality, conformance and certification testing, quality registration and managed services, announced today that it has kicked off its testing program for the ZigBee RF4CE specification.





The ZigBee RF4CE specification was designed for radio-frequency based remote controls, providing a low power solution that removes line-of-sight issues commonly associated with typical consumer remotes. NTS has been working with the ZigBee RF4CE Special Interest Group (SIG) for several months on a defined test standard that would allow for low-cost compliance verification of remote controls and targets (e.g., TVs, stereos, CD players, etc.). In addition, the standard allows for two-way communications (between remote and target, or even target to target) for a better consumer experience.



The RF4CE test program will verify functionality and interoperability of the ZigBee RF4CE platforms across multiple vendors, with product-level certification testing soon to follow. Testing of the specification will allow manufacturers to quickly and easily develop interoperable products based on the standard.



NTS has been an authorized ZigBee test lab (http://www.ntscorp.com/services/computerelectronicproducts/CertificationServices/ComputerHardware/ZigBeeCertification) for many years, and we are pleased that we will be performing testing for the new consumer electronics standard for ZigBee members, said Osman Sakr, NTS CTO. ZigBee RF4CE will open up an entirely new market to the benefits of ZigBee technology, and we are looking forward to being part of the radio-frequency remote revolution.



Working with an experienced certification provider, like NTS, has allowed us to offer a meaningful, cost-effective certification program, so that ZigBee members can get ZigBee RF4CE products to market quickly, said Bob Heile, Chairman of the ZigBee Alliance. We look forward to continuing to work with NTS on ZigBee public profile certifications (http://www.ntscorp.com/services/computerelectronicproducts/CertificationServices/ComputerHardware/ZigBeeCertification).



NTS has been a great contributor in the timely completion of the ZigBee RF4CE certification program, commented Victor Berrios, chairman of the ZigBee RF4CE compliance working group. Their experience in testing and input to the working group was a valuable resource when working on the program.



ZigBee RF4CE: More flexibility and control


The ZigBee RF4CE specification is based on IEEE 802.15.4. MAC/PHY radio technology in the 2.4GHz unlicensed frequency band and enables worldwide operation, low power consumption and instantaneous response time. It allows omni-directional and reliable two-way wireless communication, frequency agility for enhanced co-existence with other 2.4GHz wireless technologies, simple security set-up and configuration. During the next quarter, the Alliance will develop a test program consistent with existing policies for specifications and public application profiles. Once complete, products using a public application profile based on the ZigBee RF4CE specification can be submitted to an authorized test house for certification.



About ZigBee: Control your world


ZigBee is the global wireless language connecting dramatically different devices to work together and enhance everyday life. The ZigBee Alliance (http://www.zigbee.org/) is a non-profit association of more than 300 member companies driving development of ZigBee wireless technology. The Alliance promotes world-wide adoption of ZigBee as the leading wirelessly networked, sensing and control standard for use in consumer electronics, energy, home, commercial and industrial areas. For more information, visit: www.zigbee.org.



About NTS


National Technical Systems, Inc. (http://www.ntscorp.com/) is a leading provider of engineering services to the defense, aerospace, telecommunications, automotive and high technology markets. Through a world-wide network of resources, NTS provides full product life-cycle support, offering world class design engineering, compliance, testing, certification, quality registration and program management. For additional information about NTS, visit our website at www.ntscorp.com or call 800-270-2516.



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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding National Technical Systems's business which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Risk Factors in the Company'ss Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.






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