'Florence' Concept PC Features Wireless Coexistence Technology Co-Developed by Silicon Wave and Intel.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2004 Intel Wireless Coexistence System Minimizes Interference Between 802.11 and Bluetooth Wireless Technologies Silicon Wave, a leading supplier of integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. for Wireless Personal Area Networks, today announced that their single-chip UltimateBlue(TM) Bluetooth(R) solution and the co-developed Intel(R) Wireless Coexistence System are integrated into Intel Corporation's 'Florence' concept PCs, unveiled at the recent Intel Developer Forum Intel Developer Forum (IDF), is a twice yearly gathering of technologists to discuss Intel products and products based around Intel products. The first IDF was in 1997. There is usually a Spring IDF and a Fall IDF. in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . The new concept line consists of three prototype portable computers that combine unique case designs with the latest computing and wireless technology from Intel. The Intel Wireless Coexistence System is incorporated into 'Florence' to minimize interference between Bluetooth and 802.11 wireless technologies, allowing both to operate simultaneously. "The concept PC program 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 Not to be confused with televangelist. A technical or technology evangelist is a person whose job or role is to promote technologies, usually new technologies. for Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking . "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 (Industrial, Scientific and Medical band) A part of the radio spectrum that can be used by anybody without a license in most countries. In the U.S., the 902-928 MHz, 2.4 GHz and 5.7-5. . 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 Smart Phones. "Both Bluetooth and 802.11 wireless technologies are rapidly being integrated into PCs, so it is critical that we minimize 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." About Silicon Wave Based in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , Silicon Wave is a leading provider of low-power, highly integrated RF communication system components for the global Bluetooth wireless market. Silicon Wave products and services include single-chip radio processors, stand-alone radio modems, baseband processors, software solutions and a baseband IP licensing program. Founded in 1997, the company was the first to deliver a fully qualified single-chip radio modem for Bluetooth communications and first to achieve Bluetooth Specification Version 1.1 qualification for its products. Products are available exclusively from RF Micro Devices RF Micro Devices (NASDAQ: RFMD) is a manufacturer of integrated circuits, founded in Greensboro, NC, in 1991 by William J. Pratt, Powell T. Seymour and Jerry D. Neal.[1]. , Silicon Wave's global channel partner for its CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. single-chip radio processors and standalone radio modem Bluetooth solutions. Silicon Wave is an Associate Member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) is the body that oversees the development of Bluetooth standards and the licensing of the Bluetooth technologies and trademarks to manufacturers. . The company's Web site is located at www.siliconwave.com. Silicon Wave, the diamond logo design, and the SiW product name prefix are registered trademarks and UltimateBlue is a trademark of Silicon Wave, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Silicon Wave, Inc. is under license. All other product, service, and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. |
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