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News Release from: Freescale Semiconductor | Subject: XS110
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 12 September 2005
UWB chipset features in mini-PCI module
Silex Technology has developed an ultrawideband (UWB)-enabled mini-PCI module using Freescale Semiconductor's UWB XS110 chipset.
Silex Technology has developed an ultrawideband (UWB)-enabled mini-PCI module using Freescale Semiconductor's UWB XS110 chipset To address the need for high-speed, wireless PC peripherals, Silex will use the UWB-enabled mini-PCI module in its PC peripheral line for the US market
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 11 Aug 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Freescale provides a turnkey solution for developers seeking to incorporate Freescale's commercial UWB into their consumer electronic products", said Martin Rofheart, Director of the Ultra-Wideband Operation at Freescale.
"Using our UWB development kit, Silex was able to quickly and easily develop a mini-PCI module that meets FCC requirements for commercial use in the USA".
"And, as Japan continues to draft its regulatory policy for UWB, we look forward to providing the same turnkey solution for products sold in Japan".
The Freescale XS110 UWB chipset used in the Silex mini-PCI module provides a datarate of 110Mbit/s to wirelessly stream video, audio and data at a range of up to 20m.
"Freescale's XS110 UWB chipset is both commercially available and FCC certified, which allows us to add a proven wireless solution to our peripheral products with mini-PCI modules", said Katsuhiro Yagi, Silex UWB Project Manager.
"The mini-PCI is a great first milestone in our strategy to be a leading UWB embedded technology provider".
The UWB-enabled module fits the standard mini-PCI form factor.
Silex intends to use the module in networking products for the US market.
The availability of UWB-enabled consumer products for Japan is subject to regulatory processes currently underway by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC).
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