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Jun. 19, 2007

Wishing to encourage computer manufacturers to use wireless USB technology, chip maker Alereon announced that it will release the AL-5100, a wireless USB chip that meets regulatory requirements worldwide.

Previously, older versions of wireless USB chips allowed users to link computers with printers, cameras, external hard drives, and keyboards without the use of connecting cables.

Instead, they used a frequency that wasn't legal in much of the world. But Alereon claims that the AL-5100 is the first ever ultra-wideband transceiver capable of transmitting on all the bands of the WiMedia spectrum.

Eric Broockman, CEO of Alereon said "the AL5100 will provide our users the flexibility to develop their products such that they can work in any region of the world, and be assured of compliance to local UWB regulations."

He added "the ability to design a single system that is compliant to specifications across the world is a huge value add to PC Peripheral and portable electronics manufacturers."

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Source: Wireless Week