[June 03, 2010] Ralink Introduces Dual-Band 2x2 802.11n/Bluetooth 3.0+HS Combo Module Tweet Jun 03, 2010 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Ralink Technology, Inc., a developer of wired and wireless networking solutions, announced the RT3592BC8, a chipset capable of simultaneous 300 Mbps 2x2 MIMO dual band 802.11n and Bluetooth 3.0+HS operation. The company said the half MiniCard solution for PCs, notebooks, netbooks and connected mobile devices delivers a level of performance and intelligent coexistence between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. With support for concurrent operation of dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth's highest performance modes, the company noted, the RT3592BC8 elevates wireless mobile computing into a new level of multimedia capability. Peer-to-peer gaming, shared and tethered connections can now be initiated via the simplicity of Bluetooth 3.0+HS detection and setup while 2x2 MIMO 802.11n dual-band Wi-Fi boosts data rates to 300Mpbs. Able to function in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz, the RT3592BC8 eliminates interference by allowing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth components to coexist in the same band or to function in separate frequency bands. "Ralink's new RT3592BC8 integrates all of the key wireless technologies into a single highly-integrated solution," said Craig Mathias, principal at the wireless and mobile advisory firm Farpoint Group. "The combination of 802.11n and high-speed Bluetooth provides the best of both worlds, and we view dual-band functionality as essential to all successful implementations." In addition to dual frequency band operation, the company said the RT3592BC8 combo solution ensures optimal radio coexistence between WLAN and Bluetooth with a coexistence algorithm for harmony between co-located WLAN and Bluetooth radios. It dynamically adjusts WLAN and Bluetooth transmission parameters to lower interference, maximize performance, and automatically adjust to the presence and operating characteristics of nearby Wi-Fi networks. Leveraging its single-chip 2x2 dual-band 802.11n architecture, Ralink noted it has further integrated 14 components, saving additional cost and delivering better performance compared to discrete Wi-Fi and Bluetooth solutions. "Ralink prides itself on driving new technology trends in our industry. When the need for high-performance combinations of 802.11n and Bluetooth became clear, Ralink responded with a number of industry-first innovations," said Dave Borison, Vice President of Marketing at Ralink Technology. "Our OEM customers now have first-mover advantage with unique capabilities ideally suited to the latest multimedia applications -- all with the performance, flexibility, cost advantage and ease of implementation for which Ralink is known." Ralink Technology Corp. is a developer of wireless and wired chipset solutions. More Information: www.ralinktech.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]