New Reference Designs on UWB

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Wisair a provider of chipset solutions based on WiMedia Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Certified Wireless USB, has announced the availability of new reference designs.

The company is introducing a Wireless USB hub reference design and also a Wireless USB PCI Express Mini Card reference design for notebook PCs. Both the designs use Wisair’s latest 542 chip, based on Certified Wireless USB. The 542 chip has recently secured WiMedia PHY registration.

The reference designs are fully based on industry standards and the company is collaborating with over ten leading brands, which will incorporate Wisair’s technology in products to be launched early in 2007. Several of the Wisair-enabled products will be demonstrated at the 2007 International CES in January, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.

The Wireless USB PCI Express Mini Card reference design is designed to be inserted into notebook PCs with compatible PCI Express card slots. It enables wireless connectivity with multiple USB devices within a room, eliminating the need for USB cables.

The Wireless USB hub design, based on Certified Wireless USB, provides four to seven USB ports. It has a range of features including dual internal antennas fitting into slim enclosures and PHY capabilities for extended coverage and link robustness.