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Alereon and LitePoint are set to demonstrate an advanced wireless USB reference design at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. LitePoint’s test system and Alereon’s AL5000-based reference design will be the highlights of band-group 6, the only worldwide approved WiMedia band-group.
The new WiMedia standard can eliminate cable between digital camera camcorder and TV or cable between desktop and printer. It also supports wireless communications between two personal media players. A worldwide standard, it covers frequencies ranging from 3.1 to 10.6 GHz, and uses band-hopping and low power transmissions to limit interference and maintain the necessary distance range. WiMedia radio features high data rates, and is the most energy-efficient way to transfer large amounts of data.
“While the rest of the market is grappling with partial WiMedia chip solutions, and bolted-together test-instruments for design and verification, Alereon and LitePoint are paving the way for worldwide WiMedia and high-volume production of WiMedia-equipped devices,” said Alereon CEO Eric Broockman.
Certified Wireless USB is one of the first WiMedia applications offered. It allows a wide range of devices to be attached to a desktop, laptop, cell phone, PDA, set-top box, etc. Some experts predict that the WiMedia Ultra Wideband (UWB) market will eventually be greater than that of WiFi  .
Brian Solomon is a Web Editor for TMCnet, covering news in the IP communications, call center and customer relationship management industries. To see more of his articles, please visit Brian Solomon’s columnist page.
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