Broadcom announces next gen single-chip 802.11n USB solutions
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Broadcom Corporation today announced its next generation single-chip 802.11n USB solutions for multimedia applications.
As a follow-on to the success of the world’s first single-chip dual-band 802.11n Broadcom® BCM4323, these new Wi-Fi® solutions integrate high-performance Power Amplifiers (PAs) in a single monolithic CMOS die and leverage ubiquitous USB interfaces to add high performance Wi-Fi connectivity [...]
Intel snubs USB 3.0 in favour of Light Peak
Permalink: Intel snubs USB 3.0 in favour of Light Peak
Although USB 3.0 devices such as Super Talent’s flash drive are already starting to hit the market, it seems that Intel is postponing plans to introduce USB 3.0 chipsets until 2011.
There is speculation that Intel might be favouring the Light Peak technology it demonstrated at the Intel Developer Forum 2009.
This could see a [...]
First USB 3.0 device certified
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The first USB 3.0 controller has been certified by the USB Implementers Forum, and several companies are hoping to have devices with the new, superspeed standard in shops by the end of the year.
With the race hotting up, Buffalo and Freecom are both vying to get their Hard Drives to the market.
Freecom announced [...]
SuperSpeed USB compliance
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Beginning this past Tuesday (Sept 1st), all USB 3.0 devices will need to comply with the certification specifications called the SuperSpeed USB. Manufacturers will need to test their products to make sure that they meet the requirements.
All products that meet the qualifications will carry the SuperSpeed USB logo that shows the new product is [...]
SanDisk announces FIPS certification for Cruzer Enterprise
Permalink: SanDisk announces FIPS certification for Cruzer Enterprise
SanDisk has continued the development of its Cruzer Enterpise USB flash drives with the announcement that all models have Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) certification.
FIPS is a standard that IT products have to meet to be certified for ‘Sensitive but Unclassified’ (SBU) use by the US Federal government.
SanDisk also announced the release of [...]
Staccato’s Ripcord2 named Best Innovation
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Staccato Communication’s Ripcord2 chip secured the “Best of Innovations” award in the Enabling Technologies category, at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Ripcord2 is a 65nm CMOS chip, designed for WiMedia UWB and Wireless USB applications.
Compared with similar chips it is significantly more power-efficient, and its small form factor makes it easier to integrate [...]
Staccato chip earns WiMedia PHY certification
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California-based Staccato Communications has gained an industry-first with WiMedia PHY Certification for its Ripcord2 Single-Chip UWB Solution.
The chip will support Wireless USB, as well as High-Speed Bluetooth, Wireless IP and Wireless Audio/Video.
The 65nm all-CMOS implementation is the only single-chip solution to gain PHY certification for WiMedia Spectrum Extension Release (SER) in Band Groups [...]
SHE launches myUTN USB Server
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SEH Technology, Inc., a US-based supplier of professional network printing solutions, has launched the myUTN mini USB server, which securely connects USB devices over a fiber optic or Ethernet networks, without the need for additional cables or drivers.
Peripherals such as printers can be plugged into myUTN, which can be wall mounted, rather than into [...]
Staccato announces Ripcord2
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Staccato Communications, the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless specialist, has announced industry’s first 65nm all-CMOS chip.
The Ripcord2 family of single-chip, all-CMOS solutions, is designed for WiMedia UWB and Wireless USB applications.
Ripcord2 provides a substantial improvement in power, size and integration compared with existing solutions, and supports Wireless USB, High-Speed Bluetooth, Wireless IP and Wireless Audio/Video. [...]
Fresco Logic tests USB 3.0
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Intel announced the release of the super-speed USB spec just eight days ago, and it has already been demonstrated, by Fresco Logic Inc, at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco.
USB 3.0 is ten times faster than USB 2.0, offering a maximum theoretical speed of 4.8Gbits a second.
Fresco Logic designed a software development [...]
Intel releases SuperSpeed USB details
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Intel has revealed part of the draft specification for USB 3.0, which is expected to enable data transfer speeds of up to 4.8Gbps, compared with the 480Mbps provided by USB 2.0.
The technology targets the PC, consumer and mobile markets, where digital media and its appetite for larger pipelines, is becoming increasingly commonplace.
The Extensible [...]
New FireWire standard approved
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USB 2.0 could soon face new competition, as the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.) has approved the new IEEE 1394-2008 specification, which is used by Apple’s FireWire.
The specification promises support for better bandwidth of up to 3.2Gbps (S3200), and is backwards compatible with S400 and S800.
The standard should be available [...]
WUSB shipments to hit 190 million by 2012
Permalink: WUSB shipments to hit 190 million by 2012
New research from technology intelligence company, In-Stat, suggests that while the cost of silicon is currently holding back the production of Wireless USB devices, shipments could almost double to 190 million by 2012, compared with under 100,000 in 2007.
The appeal of WUSB is expected to pick up when silicon prices fall, helping consumers benefit [...]
Key Revolution announces Mobiu
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Key Revolution has announced the Mobiu portable office, a USB dongle with a SIMAssured chip and PIN, which give users secure access to the cloud of the Internet.
The device gives added security to mobile workers, who can ring Key Revolution if they misplace the device, to have all the data wiped.
The company [...]
New USB modems from Sony Ericsson
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Sony Ericsson revealed two new USB modems at Communicasia 2008 in Singapore – the MD400 and MD400g – their first modems to offer high speed mobile broadband (HSPA).
The modems provide download speeds of 7.2Mbps, and 2.0Mbps upload speeds.
Both modems feature a combined M2 Memory Stick Micro, microSD slot, in-built antenna, and additional swivel [...]
Broadcom announces chip for smaller USB adapters
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Broadcom Corporation has announced the world’s first single-chip dual-band 802.11n solution for USB adapters.
The new Broadcom dual-band chip enables the production of smaller, cost-effective USB adapters, for connecting devices such as set-top boxes and PCs to a Wi-Fi network.
The Broadcom BCM4323 chip uses 65 nanometer CMOS technology, allowing the production of USB modules [...]
Touch360 develops innovative WUSB flash drive
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Product innovation company, Touch360, has come up with an idea for a USB flash drive, that can connect with a PC without leaving the user’s pocket.
The pictures on Touch360’s website show a standard looking USB stick, with its own docking station.
The flash drive uses LAN (local area network), or PAN (personal area network) [...]
SuperSpeed USB to ship in 2009
Permalink: SuperSpeed USB to ship in 2009
According to market researcher In-Stat, USB 3.0, also known as SuperSpeed USB, will begin shipping in 2009 with a full deployment expected in 2010.
With an actual throughput of 3 gigabits per second USB 3.0 deserves its SuperSpeed title.
In comparison, high-speed USB 2.0 delivers a maximum transfer rate of just 480 megabit per second. [...]
Samsung adopts DisplayLink USB technology
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LCD display manufacturer, Samsung, is using DisplayLink’s display technology for its SyncMaster 2263DX, 22-inch LCD monitor, with an attached 7-inch tandem monitor.
DisplayLink provides USB hardware and software to power the tandem monitor, and connect it to the main monitor.
This is achieved with a USB cable and without the need for any power connections.
The [...]
Artimi Technology secures Wireless USB certification
Permalink: Artimi Technology secures Wireless USB certification
Wireless semiconductor manufacturer, Artimi, has gained Wireless USB certification from the USB implementers forum, for its Artimi A-150 chip.
The chip has been certified as a silicon building block for wireless USB devices, and supports manufacturers in gaining product-level Certified Wireless USB status.
Artimi provides manufacturers with application-optimised designs and Zero Install(TM), for the quick [...]