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LucidPort introduces HDA Reference Design for Wireless File Sharing between
2008-03-28 11:36:00 (via Press Release from LucidPort - March 26, 2008) WiMedia Open House, Burlingame, California - LucidPort Technology today introduced a reference design based on its L800 Wireless USB Peripheral Controller. Dubbed ?HDA?, it is a USB dongle used for sharing files between a Wireless USB enabled PC and another device. The user can plug the ... More About: File Sharing , Design , File
SDIO Module Brings WUSB Functionality to Mobile Devices
2008-03-25 18:30:00 Developers can implement Wireless USB using an embedded small form factor module that is controlled by the device side application CPU via the SDIO bus. (via Press Release from Wisair - March 25, 2008) Campbell, California - Wisair, a leading provider of single-chip based Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB solutions, announced today that it is furthering its efforts to bring embedded Wireless USB technology to portable and handheld electronic devices with its new SDIO Wireless USB solution. Based on the Wisair WSR601 low-power single chip, the design enables vendors to embed WUSB into portable devices, such as digital still cameras, camcorders and smart phones, using the Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) interface. (more…) More About: Mobile , Devices , Module
WiQuest Combo WUSB and Bluetooth 2.1 RDK now available
2008-03-25 11:43:00 Wireless USB Mini Card Allows Consumers to Add Bluetooth and High-Speed, Wireless USB Technology in a Single Mini Card Slot (via Press Release from WiQuest - March 24, 2008) Allen, Texas - Continuing to build up its portfolio of products, WiQuest Communications, Inc., the leader in complete Wireless USB solutions, today announced availability of its eighth reference design kit that integrates both Wireless USB and Bluetooth radio technologies into a single combo module. The new Wireless USB + Bluetooth mini card design gives OEMs the ability to quickly deploy WUSB technology while also supporting simultaneous connectivity to Bluetooth 2 .1 devices, all within a single, highly integrated wireless module. WiQuest’s new reference design allows OEM designers to easily embed Wireless USB and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR utilizing the PCI Express mini card form factor. Since this combo card has already achieved FCC modular certification, new products incorporating this radio and antenna combinati... More About: Combo
Staccato Delivers WUSB Native Device Development Kit
2008-03-18 07:50:00 Based on the Ripcord1? certified single-chip, all-CMOS solution, Staccato?s new development kit reduces design complexity and accelerates time-to-market for xembedded designs (via Press Release from Staccato Communications - March 17, 2008) San Diego, California - Staccato Communications, an Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless technology pioneer and Certified Wireless USB leader, today announced the availability of the Ripcord1? ... More About: Mobile Phone , Development , Device , Native
Cebit 2008 - A Look on Wireless USB
2008-03-14 15:48:00 Wireless instead of cable clutter - a leading german tv magazin reported about the latest wireless techniques in computer and consumer electronics. In the last week the latest IT trends were showcased on the world’s largest computer fair CeBIT 2008. Many of them are not just theoretical future, but already fully operational. So like Wireless USB. After ... More About: Wireless , Germany , Ultra , Blog , Wideband
Realtek?s RTU7105 and RTU7012 Ultrawideband Chips Receive WiMedia? Approval
2008-03-13 15:18:00 First Dual-Band WiMedia Alliance Approvals Facilitate Expanded Worldwide Deployment of Ultra -Wideband Devices (via Press Release from Realtek - March 11, 2008) Hsinchu, Taiwan and Irvine, California - Realtek Semiconductor Corp., one of the world’s largest IC design houses and a market leader in Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, today announced that its RTU7105 single-chip WUSB Device Controller and ... More About: Europe , Ultrawideband
First Dual-Band UWB PHYs Achieve WiMedia Registration
2008-03-13 15:17:00 Alliance Continues Advancing Ultra wideband Technology for Worldwide Adoption (via Press Release from WiMedia Alliance - March 11, 2008) San Ramon, California - The WiMedia® Alliance today announced the registration of four physical layer chipsets (PHYs) from three companies supporting both WiMedia band group 1 (3.168 - 4.752 GHz) and band group 3 (6.336 - 7.920 GHz). ... More About: Band , Wideband
AL5000 UWB Chipset Family Achieves WiMedia Registration for Upper Band Grou
2008-03-12 17:48:00 WiMedia Registers Dual-Band Physical Layer Chipset s Allowing Devices to Operate Above 6 GHz (via Press Release fom Alereon - March 11, 2008) Austin, Texas - Alereon, Inc., the Certified Wireless USB technology leader for Ultra Wideband (UWB) WiMedia solutions, announced that its AL5000 family chipset – the AL5100 RF transceiver and the AL5300 BaseBand Processor (BBP) plus Media Access Controller (MAC) – has been registered as compliant with the WiMedia Physical Layer (PHY) 1.1 specification and interoperable with both WiMedia Band Group 1 (3.168-4.752 GHz) and WiMedia Band Group 3 (6.336-7.920 GHz), which are vital for Wireless USB devices in Europe and Asia that operate above 6 GHz. Alereon’s chipset is the only chipset that supports WiMedia bandgroups 1, 3, 4 and 6, providing customers a single hardware solution that can meet regulatory requirements worldwide. “With its multiband radios, Alereon is well positioned to benefit from the increased interest in higher-ba... More About: Family , Registration
WiQuest Received FCC Certification for WUSB Mini Card
2008-03-12 17:46:00 WiQuest First to Gain Modular Certification from the FCC for UWB Mini Card Reference Design (via Press Release from WiQuest - March 11, 2008) Allen, Texas - WiQuest Communications, Inc., the leading ultrawideband solutions provider today announced that it received modular certification from the FCC on its Wireless USB embedded solution which includes WiQuest’s Mini Card reference design with multiple antenna options. WiQuest was the first Certified Wireless USB module to earn FCC certification for both outdoor and indoor use, reinforcing WiQuest’s time-to-market leadership. WiQuest has also recently received additional FCC approval which allows this card to be user installed – a significant cost and time-saving advantage for Original Equipment Manufacturers. (more…)
Wisair’s WUSB Chip Conforms To European UWB Requirements
2008-03-05 16:10:00 The WSR601 is the only Single Chip to Enable Single SKU Worldwide Solutions (via Press Release from Wisair - March 4, 2008) Campbell, California - Wisair, a leading provider of single-chip based Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB solutions, today announced that its WUSB solution, based on its CMOS single chip, has been tested and conforms to European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Class 1 requirements, enabling shipment across Europe and to all EU member countries. Combined with the USB-IF certification received, the WSR601 CMOS single chip, currently in mass production, now supports worldwide product shipments. “The demand for Wireless USB is continuing to surge with more and more manufacturers seeking to embed the technology into products, as well as provide cost-attractive aftermarket solutions,” said David Yaish, CEO of Wisair. “The WSR601 single chip not only delivers superior performance, but also enables cost-effective worldwide deployments with a sing...
WiQuest Announces Availability of New WUSB Reference Design
2008-03-05 15:06:00 Wireless USB Device Embedded Card Enables The Complete WUSB Ecosystem (via Press Release from WiQuest - March 3, 2008) Allen, Texas - WiQuest Communications, Inc., the leading ultrawideband solutions provider today announced availability of its seventh reference design kit. This new Wireless USB Device Embedded Card reference design enables device equipment manufacturers to build complete WUSB solutions with minimal cost and risk. This is the latest in a series of WiQuest products that customers are using to build on as they develop wireless USB products. When coupled with WiQuest’s Wireless USB Adapter, Wireless USB Mini Card or Half Mini Card on the host side, the Device Embedded Card hardware and associated software provide a complete, highly integrated, end-to-end Certified Wireless USB solution. The Device Embedded Card is available now for integration in WUSB devices. Peripheral product manufacturers will be introducing products based on the Wireless USB Device Embedded Card... More About: Design , Availability , Reference
WiQuest Capitalizes on and Leads in Growing Wireless USB Market Momentum
2008-02-26 21:30:00 Wireless USB Market Now Moving From Early Adopter to Beginning of Mass Adoption Phase (via Press Release from WiQuest - February 26, 2008) Allen, Texas - WiQuest Communications, Inc., the leading wireless consumer solutions provider and ultrawideband fabless semiconductor company announced today multiple market trends indicating strong market momentum for WiQuest and ... More About: Technology , Wireless , Notebook , Ultra
Synopsys Experts on the Road IP Seminar - March 5, 2008
2008-02-21 23:14:00 Keynote Luncheon with Jeff Ravencraft, President of the USB-IF. Meet The Expert on the USB interface, talking about latest developments on the USB standard including WUSB and USB 3.0 (via Media Alert from Synopsys - February 21, 2008) Mountain View, California - Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design ... More About: Technology , Development , Seminar , Experts , Semiconductor
Hitachi selected Tzero?s UWB Technology for Wireless Video in new HDTV seri
2008-02-19 22:11:00 Partnership Marks Groundbreaking Ultra wideband Video Solution by Japanese Manufacturer (via Press Release from Tzero February 19, 2008) Sunnyvale, California - Tzero Technologies today announced that consumer technology giant, Hitachi Ltd. has selected its Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology to enable wireless HD video for its highly-touted and much anticipated Ultra Thin (UT) HDTV series. Tzero’s advanced entertainment ... More About: Technology , Wireless
WUSB enhances Wireless Connectivity of Mobile Phone Platform
2008-02-12 20:55:00 Wireless USB enabled Cellphone Platform to be demonstrated at 2008 Mobile World Congress (via Press Release from Alereon - February 12, 2008) Austin, Texas and MWC, Barcelona - Alereon, Inc., the Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology leader for WiMedia and Certified Wireless USB applications has collaborated with SDC Micro and Spansion to offer an innovative mobile phone platform with WUSB functionality to target the cellular communications marketplace worldwide. Alereon will demonstrate this mobile phone platform at the 2008 Mobile World Congress from February 11-14 in Barcelona, Spain in Hall 2 / Booth #A73 (WiMedia TechZone) SDC Micro and Spansion designed the µITRON embedded operating system based platform with added wireless USB functionality provided by the Alereon’s AL5000 chipset, the only Certified Wireless USB solution to meet regulatory requirements around the globe. Dubbed the “Orange” mobile phone platform, it will allow cellular phone users to enjoy the be... More About: Wireless , Phone , Mobile Phone , Connectivity
Artimi Unleashes Potential of Mobile Handset with High-Speed Multimedia Con
2008-02-12 17:14:00 Artimi Demonstrates high-speed Bluetooth® over WiMedia® Ultra-Wideband (UWB) at Mobile World Congress 2008 (via Press Release from Artimi - February 11, 2008) MWC, Barcelona - Artimi® is showcasing its WiMedia® ultrawideband-enabled (UWB) solution for high-speed Bluetooth® technology this week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Combining super-fast wireless data transfer with ultra-low power consumption, Artimi’s UWB offers the ultimate user experience. By enabling the fast download and sharing of music, feature-length movies and high-resolution photos, UWB-enabled handsets deliver real benefit to users and operators. “As handsets become the centre of our multimedia world, consumers want to download and share media quickly and easily, without draining battery. UWB is the only wireless technology that brings ultra high-speed local connectivity to the handset for downloads in just seconds. Artimi adds the simplicity of zero-install and optimised perform... More About: Multimedia , Speed , High , Handset
Stonestreet One adds Global Mobile Internet Support to Portfolio
2008-02-11 18:34:00 WiCenter® Platform Extends Support To Mobile Broadband Internet Services - Mobile World Congress 2008 (MWC) - Booth #A73 (via Press Release from Stonestret One - February 11, 2008) Louisville, Kentucky and MWC, Barcelona - Stonestreet One, Inc., the industry leader in WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB) and Certified Wireless USB software for PC and embedded systems, today announced that it is adding Qualcomm’s Gobi (Global Mobile Internet) support to Stonestreet One’s portfolio of wireless software products. “Our work to integrate Qualcomm’s Gobi technology into our industry-leading software products clearly benefits our customers and expands the value we bring to notebook manufacturers,” said David G. Brenner, vice president of marketing and business development, Stonestreet One. “The combination of Gobi-enabled laptop computers with our WiCenter wireless device and connection management application yields a seamless and consistent experience for users, and ex... More About: Portfolio , Mobile Internet
MCCI Delivers Certified Wireless USB Embedded Device Software
2008-02-11 17:06:00 Software solution eases integration and reduces time-to-market for OEMs and WUSB platform vendors - Mobile World Congress 2008 (via Press Release from MCCI - February 11, 2008) Ithaka, New York and MWC, Barcelona - MCCI®, a leading developer of Universal Serial Bus (USB) software technology, today announced a new Certified Wireless USB Embedded Device software solution. This high-speed, personal interconnect software will be demonstrated at the 2008 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. It expands the company’s existing USB solution portfolio, leveraging the highly efficient MCCI USB DataPump® and the WiMedia Common Radio Platform to deliver high-speed wireless transfer of data between host and device. The MCCI Certified Wireless USB solution enables seamless wireless connectivity for complex, multi-function products in major consumer electronics markets, including mobile handsets, digital photography, navigation devices, and media players. It will be available ... More About: Software
UWB Technology on Display at Mobile World Congress 2008
2008-02-09 23:09:00 WiMedia Members Showcase Latest Ultrawideband Applications for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN) at 2008 MWC February 11-14 in Barcelona (via Press Release from WiMedia Alliance - February 7, 2008) Who: WiMedia Alliance and member companies including: • Alereon, Inc. • Artimi, Inc. • Staccato Communications • Stonestreet One When: Mobile World Congress 2008, February 11-14, 2008 Where: WiMedia TechZone, Hall 2, Booth # 2A73, Fira de Barcelona What: The WiMedia® Alliance is highlighting the latest applications of its internationally standardized Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology at the 2008 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Four of leading WiMedia members will offer product and technology demonstrations in the WiMedia Techzone. Following the recent announcement that Germany has approved the use of UWB technology as part of a 2007 decision by the European Commission to allow the use of UWB technology throughout Europe, increasing numbers of WiMedia members in ... More About: Technology , Display
LucidPort L800 WUSB Controller receives WiMedia Certification
2008-02-08 19:52:00 It manages all the functions required by the WiMedia Alliance UWB Platform and Cert ified Wireless USB protocols, including beaconing, encryption, and association. (via Press Release from LucidPort - February 7, 2008) Mountain View, California - LucidPort Technology’s L800 Wireless USB Controller has been certified by the WiMedia Alliance to conform to the WiMedia Ultrawideband specification. The L800 and its development kit, the L800WUSB-RDK, are available now. The L800 is a general purpose device controller chip for adding WUSB functionality to peripheral designs. It supports all compliant packet sizes, burst sizes, transfer sizes, and number of endpoints. It manages all the functions required by the WiMedia and Certified Wireless USB protocols, including beaconing, encryption, and association. This makes the L800 ideal for use in printers, scanners, digital camcorders, media players, and other peripherals. Harnessing WiMedia UWB technology, the L800 interoperates with... More About: Certification
Alereon AL5000 WUSB Chipset Video Demonstration
2008-02-05 20:52:00 Introducing its first USB-IF and WiMedia certified worldwide Wireless USB solution Alereon selected YouTube to promote its AL5000 WUSB chipset. Chip family covers the entire WiMedia spectrum from 3.1 GHz to 10.6 GHz. (via WUSB-Research - February 5, 2008) If you have any problems viewing the videos, you may want to upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. Alereon Inc. Video about AL5000 family WUSB Chipset s for worldwide usage This video shows a demonstrations of an AL5000-based Wireless USB module that meets frequency spectrum requirements worldwide, including the upper band groups required in Japan, Korea and the European Union. Covering the entire WiMedia UWB spectrum from 3.1 GHz to 10.6 GHz and including Bandgroup 6, the only Bandgroup recognized to meet UWB regulatory requirements worldwide, the AL5000 Worldwide WUSB chipset is perfect for desktop and laptop PCs, after market hubs, adapters and cards, and embedded devices including PC peripherals, mobile handset... More About: Demonstration , Mons
WiMedia Alliance Certifies Seven More UWB Platforms
2008-02-05 20:50:00 Growing Number of Cert ified Platforms Drives Market Adoption for UltraWideband Technology (via Press Release from WiMedia - February 5, 2008) San Ramon, California - The WiMedia ® Alliance today announced that it has certified an additional seven platforms on its Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Common Radio Platform. These platforms – from member companies Artimi Inc., LucidPort Technology, Inc., NEC Electronics Corporation and NXP Semiconductors – bring the total number of WiMedia platform certifications to 19, enabling the continued wide-scale development of WiMedia-based end-user products for the CE, PC and mobile device markets. WiMedia Certification is awarded to platforms that successfully complete all phases of the Alliance’s rigorous interoperability testing program. This designation signifies compliance with the Alliance’s international UWB standards (ISO/IEC 26907 and 26908) and provides assurance to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original device manufacturers (...
Call for Papers - ICUWB 2008 - UWB Conference in Germany
2008-01-22 16:41:00 Organized by the Institute of Communications Technology (IKT) the IEEE 2008 International Conference on Ultra -Wideband will be held in Hannover, Germany , on September 10-12, 2008. This conference provides a forum for the latest UWB systems, technologies, and applications in both microwave and millimeter wave bands. ICUWB 2008 is a continuation of a ... More About: Ultrawideband
Germany gives Green Light for WiMedia UWB Technology
2008-01-19 10:11:00 Frequencies for ultra-wideband technology provided Short-range broadband data communication for everybody (via Press Release from Federal Network Agency - January 17, 2008) Bonn, Germany - The Federal Network Agency today issued a general frequency assignment for ultra-wideband (UWB) applications in the band 30 MHz-10.6 GHz. As a consequence, everybody may use these frequencies ... More About: Europe , Technology , Ultrawideband , Green
Focus Enhancements demonstrates Wireless USB at Macworld 2008
2008-01-16 21:02:00 Focus Enhancements’ UWB will be the enabling technology for a WUSB hub and dongle solution (via Press Relase from Focussemi - January 15, 2008 ) Campbell, California - Focus Enhancements, Inc., a worldwide leader in Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless technology, is partnering with Macally to deliver Wireless USB for disk storage, which will be ... More About: Focus , Macworld , Demonstrate
Pulse offers UWB Antennas for High-Speed WPAN Systems
2008-01-15 22:06:00 Small size and wide frequency band ideal for high-speed wireless connection between devices (via Press Release from Pulse - January 15, 2008) San Diego, California and Kempele, Finland - Pulse, a Technitrol Company, a worldwide leader in electronic component and subassembly design and manufacturing, introduces its ultrawideband (UWB) family of high-gain, low-profile, internal ... More About: Ultrawideband , Ultra , Equipment , Wideband , Offers
Currently available WUSB products mostly use WiQuest chipsets
2008-01-09 23:04:00 Certified Wireless USB Flourishes as Products Containing WiQuest Technology Proliferate (via Press Release from WiQuest - January 8, 2008) Allen, Texas - WiQuest Communications, Inc., the leading fabless semiconductor company focused on the design and production of high-performance, ultrawideband (UWB) total solutions including silicon, software and reference designs, announced today that its ... More About: Ultra , Wideband , Chipset
IOGEAR WUSB Hub and Dongle Kit wins a 2008 PC World Award
2008-01-09 21:35:00 25 most innovative products award - Hub can associate with up to three different laptops or PCs, through WUSB adapters (via Press Release from IOGEAR - January 8, 2008 ) Irvine, California - IOGEAR announced it was honored by PC World , the most widely-read computer or business magazine, with a 2008 PC World 25 ... More About: Award , Dongle , Wins
First European Approval of Certified Wireless USB Product with Belkin?s WUS
2008-01-08 21:14:00 Powered by WiQuest, the Belkin Wireless USB Hub Achieves EU Regulatory Approval and is now the first UWB product that can be legally sold across EU member countries (via Press Release from WiQuest - January 8, 2008) Allen, Texas - WiQuest Communications, Inc., the leading, fabless semiconductor company developing complete Ultra wideband (UWB) solutions, ... More About: Europe , European , Product
Alereon AL5000 Named CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award
More articles from this author:2008-01-08 00:12:00 WUSB Chipset will be demonstrated in an Alereon Kiosk in the WiMedia Tech Zone, South Hall 3 Booth #31642 at 2008 International CES (via Press Release from Alereon - January 7, 2008) Austin, Texas - Alereon, Inc., the Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology leader for WiMedia and Certified Wireless USB applications, today announced that ... More About: Design , Engineering , Ultrawideband , Innovations , Semiconductor 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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