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News Release from: RF Micro Devices | Subject: UltimateBlue
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 11 March 2004
Florence says "time for coexistence" at
2.4GHz
The single-chip UltimateBlue Bluetooth solution and the codeveloped Intel Wireless Coexistence System have been integrated into Intel's "Florence" concept PCs.
The single-chip UltimateBlue Bluetooth solution and the codeveloped Intel Wireless Coexistence System have been integrated into Intel's "Florence" concept PCs, unveiled at the recent Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco The new concept line consists of three prototype portable computers that combine unique case designs with the latest computing and wireless technology from Intel
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 25 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Intel Wireless Coexistence System is incorporated into Florence to minimise interference between Bluetooth and 802.11 wireless technologies, allowing both to operate simultaneously.
"The concept PC programme was started over two years ago to showcase Intel's products and to provide customers with a vision of what was possible", said Mike Trainor, Chief Mobile Technology Evangelist for Intel Corp.
"Wireless computing is a big part of that vision, and our work with Silicon Wave on a coexistence solution is another example of delivering innovative solutions to real-world problems".
Bluetooth and 802.11 are complementary wireless technologies that share the same 2.4GHz ISM band.
When the two technologies operate at the same time, for example when Bluetooth applications are used while the user is connected to the network over 802.11, interference may occur.
The Intel Wireless Coexistence System ensures that end users experience optimal data throughput, range and responsiveness on wireless LANs while maintaining connectivity with other PCs or peripherals enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology such as keyboards, mice, printers, PDAs, cameras and smartphones.
"Both Bluetooth and 802.11 wireless technologies are rapidly being integrated into PCs, so it is critical that we minimise interference issues", said Malachi Bierstein, Technical Marketing Manager for Silicon Wave.
"The Intel Wireless Coexistence System plays a key role in delivering seamless wireless connectivity to the Florence concept PC".
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