Belkin Corporation Announces Implementation of Intel(R) Silicon in Upcoming UWB USB Adapter.COMPTON, Calif. -- Belkin Corporation today announces implementation of the Intel[R] Wireless UWB (Ultra-WideBand) A wireless technology that uses less power and provides higher speed than 802.11 Wi-Fi networks or first-generation Bluetooth products. UWB is expected to provide wireless video transmission for home theater systems, cable TV, auto safety and Link 1480 MAC silicon in its upcoming UWB USB Adapter Refers to some type of network or communications controller that plugs into the computer via the USB port. It may refer to an Ethernet adapter, Bluetooth adapter or serial or parallel port adapter. based on WiNet and Certified Wireless USB The wireless version of the universal serial bus (USB). Using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, wireless USB is designed to provide the same 480 Mbits/sec data rate as USB 2.0 within two meters (6.6 ft.) or 110 Mbps within 10 meters (33 ft.). technology. As an initial application, the USB Adapter will support peer-to-peer connectivity, enabling users to share multimedia content between computers. It will be available in Q1 2007. Based on the Certified Wireless USB specification Certified Wireless USB (W-USB for short) is the specification of a wireless extension of the USB standard which intends to further increase the availability of general USB-based solutions. It is maintained by the WiMedia Alliance, and as of 2007 the current revision (1. and the WiMedia([R]) network specification, Intel's solution offers short-range, high-bandwidth capabilities with low power consumption, making it the ideal wireless personal connectivity solution for the digital home and office. This collaboration highlights the strong commitment by both Belkin and Intel to bring wireless freedom to people. It effectively combines Belkin's continued dedication to deliver easy-to-use devices with Intel's leadership in Certified Wireless USB. "We are very excited to be working with Intel on our UWB USB Adapter product based on Certified Wireless USB," comments Mark Reynoso, Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing for Belkin. "UWB will become the single, standard wireless interconnect capable of supporting usage models across all three environments: PC, CE, and mobile market segments. With Intel's strong roadmap, innovation, and speed-to-market capabilities, we will be able to effectively deliver useful solutions that will change how people connect." "Belkin's decision to go to market with an Intel host solution based on our Intel[R] Wireless UWB Link 1480 MAC silicon is a step toward the reality of wireless access for all users," says Ganesh Prasad Prasāda (Sanskrit: प्रसाद), prasād/prashad (Hindi), Prasāda in (Kannada), prasādam (Tamil), or prasadam , General Manager of Intel's Ultra-Wideband Networking Operation. "The resulting product will provide end users unwired, high-bandwidth access to their digital content via concurrent connectivity between PCs, DTVs, set-tops and printers, and their peripheral devices." About Belkin Corporation Belkin offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. and the recognized leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for iPod([R]) devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive product offerings in networking and home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. , including our PureAV([R]) line of cables, power, and digital wireless accessories. You can view and purchase them at www.belkin.com, as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores. Belkin's phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , we now have offices throughout Europe Co in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others Co and in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters in Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. . About Intel Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products, and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom. |
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