Strategic Supplier

CML Microsystems PLC
2 February 2001

                     CML Microsystems Plc
                               
2 February 2001

    CML Microsystems becomes strategic supplier to Novatel
                           Wireless

CML  Microsystems  Plc, the group which designs,  manufactures
and   markets  a  range  of  semiconductors  for  use  in  the
communications  industry, today announced that  MX-COM,  Inc.,
its  wholly owned US subsidiary, has been selected by  Novatel
Wireless,  Inc.,  as  a  strategic supplier  of  mixed  signal
communications integrated circuits for Novatel Wireless'  CDPD
modem products.  As a provider of wireless Internet solutions,
Novatel Wireless delivers high performance modem products with
low power consumption.

MX-COM  has supplied wireless modem data processors to Novatel
Wireless  since  1995.  As demand for Novatel  Wireless'  CDPD
modem products has increased, MX-COM and Novatel Wireless have
evolved  a  supply relationship that satisfies all  commercial
and  logistic requirements. A Memorandum of Understanding  was
agreed   between  the  companies  establishing   MX-COM   (and
affiliated  CML  Microsystems PLC companies)  as  a  strategic
supplier to Novatel Wireless.

'With  the  great  value  that  Novatel  Wireless'  innovative
products  provide  to  the  consumer,  the  number   of   CDPD
subscribers  is reaching levels only dreamed of  a  few  years
ago,'   said   Dan  Wrappe,  MX-COM's  Manager   of   Business
Development.   'MX-COM's 'best  of   class''   wireless   data
processors  offer  the ideal technology  solution  to  Novatel
Wireless.'

For further information:

CML Microsystems                     
Chris Gurry                          Lulu Bridges / Sarah Landgrebe
CML Microsystems Plc                 Tavistock Communications
Tel: [phone]                   Tel: [phone]
                                     
Novatel                              
Al Hernandez                         Chris Danne
Candelori communications             Blue Shirt Group Investor
                                     Relations
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Notes to editors

About MX-COM, Inc.

MX-COM,  Inc.  designs, manufactures and markets mixed  signal
integrated  circuits  for  wireless  data,  mobile  radio  and
telephony  applications. The company is  located  in  Winston-
Salem,  North Carolina and is a wholly own subsidiary  of  CML
Microsystems, PLC of the United Kingdom. For more  information
regarding   MX-COM  and  the  CML  Group  of  companies,   see
www.mxcom.com and www.cmlmicro.com or call 800/638-5577.

About Novatel Wireless, Inc.

Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless  data
modems  and  software for use with handheld computing  devices
and   portable   personal  computers.  The  company   delivers
innovative  and comprehensive solutions that enable businesses
and   consumers  to  access  personal,  corporate  and  public
information  through  email,  enterprise  networks   and   the
Internet.  Novatel Wireless also offers wireless  data  modems
and  custom  engineering  services  for  hardware  integration
projects in a wide range of vertical applications. The Novatel
Wireless product portfolio includes the Minstrel(R) family  of
Wireless Palmtop Modems, Merlin(TM) Wireless PC Cards, Sage(R)
Wireless  Serial Modems, Lancer 3W(TM) Wireless 3 Watt  Modems
and   Expedite(TM)   family  of  Wireless  Embedded   Modules.
Headquartered  in San Diego, California, Novatel  Wireless  is
listed  on  the  Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq:NVTL).  For  more
information,  please  visit  the Novatel  Wireless  web  site:
www.novatelwireless.com or call 888/888-9231.


In  Reference to Novatel Wireless: This press release contains
forward-looking  statements relating  to  the  growth  of  the
wireless  industry. Such statements involve a number of  risks
and  uncertainties.  Among the important  factors  that  could
cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated
by  such  forward-looking statements  are  delays  in  product
development, technical difficulties, software bugs and errors,
competitive   pressures,  changes  in  customer   and   market
requirements   and   standards,  market  acceptance   of   new
technologies, technological changes in the computer  industry,
general economic conditions and risk.

Note to Editors: The Novatel Wireless logo, Minstrel, Minstrel
V,  Minstrel  S,  Merlin, Sage, Lancer  3W  and  Expedite  are
trademarks  of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Minstrel  and  Sage  are
registered  with  the  U.S. Patent and Trademark  Office.  All
other brands, products and company names mentioned herein  are
trademarks of their respective holders.