Alereon, Inc., the ultrawideband (UWB) technology leader for mobile WiMedia and Certified Wireless USB solutions, today announced the availability of its Mini PCI and ExpressCard/34 reference designs for host applications.
The Alereon Mini PCI and ExpressCard/34 reference designs were developed to provide fast and simple ways for customers to generate solutions based on Certified Wireless USB from the USB-IF or on the WiMedia specification for desktop and laptop PCs. The ExpressCard/34, appearing in many new notebook systems, boasts superior performance and lower power consumption compared to the aging Cardbus or PCMCIA slot, making it a better choice for today's UWB solutions. Mini PCI is a smaller-sized implementation of the common PCI specification already used today in designs for laptop and desktop computers.
The Alereon Mini PCI and ExpressCard/34 designs are currently available using multiple WiMedia Media Access Controller (MAC) chip vendors. Both reference designs can be leveraged across numerous market segments, minimizing time-to-market requirements and maximizing ROI for all of Alereon's customers.
