Jeff Ravencraft Quotations

With very high-end phones and cameras, you're starting to see 802.11. The issue in those mobile devices is the battery power and cost of battery life in implementing that. The cell phone and camera guys see UWB as a very good solution for point-to-point connections with very low power.

The association models specification is a key differentiator from other wireless technologies. By providing a method for first-time product association, the specification helps ensure a secure connection between products from any vendor that complies with the Certified Wireless USB certification requirements. Certified Wireless USB supports the same ease-of-use and plug-and-play features consumers love and know from wired USB.

Early movers are going to be external hard drives, cameras and printers. You'll begin to see products move in the third quarter through the back half of the year.

This milestone will help the industry see new products based on Certified Wireless USB in the price range needed for broad consumer adoption to occur. We're happy to see our members simplifying and accelerating the design-in process for manufacturers.