Yageo Corp., a passive components supplier , hasreleased the 3216 PIF A ceramic antenna catering tocompact mobile device applications. Measuring 3.2mm by 1.6 mm in dimension, Yageo’s PIFA ceramicantenna features low profile fitting for multifunction-al compact product design and improved signal trans-mission efficiency up to 90 percent almost on a parwith traditional metal antenna.

Yageo’s 3216 PIFA ceramic antenna come with anomni-directional system that supports central fre-quency of 2.45 GHz with a maximum gain of 2.84dBi and a working temperature of -25ºC to 85ºC.Currently, the smallest planar inverted-F antennaavailable in the market, Yageo’s 3216 PIFA antenna isdesigned to be isolated from environmental interfer-ence and achieve transmission optimization in minia-turized electronics applications particularlyBluetooth headsets, ultra-slim handsets or wirelessmouse. Samples are available for customers withmass production underway.

“To meet growing demand for multifunctionalportable gadgets, our customers are constantly insearch of solutions for efficient integration of func-tions within increasingly compact space,” saidVincent Hu, president of Yageo Global SalesBusiness Group. “S tatics and interference arisefrom a crammed circuit board has often resulted inpoor transmission quality to further exacerbatedthe problems for product designers. Yageo’s 3216PIFA antenna represents our latest innovation tohelp system designers to align antenna ef ficiencywith processors.”

Moving forward, Yageo is looking to furtherenhance the yield and production lead time of 3216PIFA antenna by leveraging its technology strength inmanufacturing process and circuit design and expectsits 3216 PIFA antenna to contribute to 40 percent ofchip antenna shipments within two years.

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Wi-Fi Pushing Radio IC Market to $4 BillionIn 2013

Vendors will ship $4 billion in Wi-Fi radio chips in 2013,most of these for cellphones, notebooks, netbooks, infra-structure, home entertainment systems and wireless gamingconsoles, says Strategy Analytics. At the same time, adop-tion of 802.11n MIMO with multiple transmit streams willhelp boost the market for Wi-Fi power amplifier modules totwice its 2008 size, despite continued pricing pressure.

Strategy Analytics has determined that Broadcom will prob-ably remain on top, but the firm faces increasing competitionfrom cellular chip vendors bundling connectivity with theirplatforms, and from chip specialists targeting emerging appli-cations, such as Wi-Fi for home entertainment. In poweramplifiers, SiGe Semiconductor has established a firm leaddespite increasing competition from GaAs PA module special-ists Skyworks, RFMD, TriQuint and Anadigics.

The Strategy Analytics RF & Wireless Components marketresearch service has published its latest findings on Wi-Fi andWi-Fi ICs in two reports, Wi-Fi Radio Component Forecast2009 - 2013: New Applications & MIMO Drive Growth, andWi-Fi Radio Component V endor Share and Outlook:Broadcom & SiGe Semi Positioned to Maintain Leads . Thevendor share report profiles more than 30 suppliers of radiocomponents for Wi-Fi and predicts winners and losers.

LPKF Wins Biggest Order in Company History

With an order of more than$8.75 million for laser systems tomanufacturing three-dimensional embedded cell phoneantennas, LPKF has announced the latest in a string of suc-cess reports in recent months. “This order , the biggest inour company history , marks the final breakthrough intomass production of our MID technology ,” said CEO Dr .Ingo Bretthauer. “Our production method is establishingitself as the standard in specific sectors, and will push asidealternative technologies.”

The client is a major international electronics Group. In its search for new laser applications, LPKF has devel-

oped and patented the LDS method since the 1990s. LDSstands for Laser Direct S tructuring: a method for the pro-duction of Molded Interconnect Devices (MIDs) which arethree-dimensional circuit carriers. Injection molded plasticcomponents made of a specialty-grade plastic resin arefirst structured and activated using a laser beam, beforeundergoing a selective metallization process. Although thetechnology is primarily used today for the production ofsmart phone antennas, Bretthauer sees more areas of appli-cation in medical and security technologies, as well as inthe automotive sector.

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Taoglas Launches Embedded Hepta-Band Flexible Circuit AntennaFor M2M Cellular Market

Taoglas, a M2M antenna provider, has released its newest flexible circuit antenna,the FXP-14. This ground-plane independent antenna saves on space, making it suit-able for even smaller sized M2M devices in tracking, navigation, automotive andtelemedical markets.

The FXP-14 hepta-band antenna delivers ef ficiency of more than 50 percent on allcellular bands 850, 900, 1,700, 1,800, 1,900, 2,100 MHz and GPS for GSM, CDMA,DCS, PCS, WCDMA, UMTS, HSPA, GPRS and EDGE. It has been designed usingtechniques to make this off-the-shelf antenna suitable for many devices that previously

would have needed customization. It also features 1575 MHz for cellu-lar or CDMA modules with AGPS where enhanced 911 is a requirement.The FXP-14 covers all worldwide cellular markets and is compatiblewith the complete range of M2M modules particularly for modules thatrequire a connector.

The FXP-14 delivers higher performance, resulting in a better con-nection to the network, greater sensitivity particularly in low signalareas and higher data throughput rates. It also helps lower devicepower consumption and enhances transmission. Network approvalsare easier to pass, and the probability of radiated spurious emissionslessened, allowing for a quicker and inexpensive route to market.

“Most off-the-shelf antennas lead to poor performance and a verylow likelihood that the product will get network approvals in the USand worldwide,” said Dermot O’Shea, director , Taoglas. “Our ownin-house testing on a random selection of M2M devices shows anaverage of only 15 to 20 percent ef ficiency. Taoglas has inherentlychanged the way of f-the-shelf antennas are designed. We design,build and characterize antennas in devices similar to the ones thatcustomers are using today , to ensure they work in the field. Thismeans customers can buy an off-the-shelf antenna and benefit fromthe high efficiency and performance they expect.”

By using the same technique as in most high-end mobile phonesthe antenna is placed directly on the underside of the plastic hous-ing of the device using the highest grade 3M adhesive in the mar-ket today. The flexible substrate is conformable to the curves of thehousing and has a low profile of 0.1 mm in depth. The FXP-14 is70 mm by 20 mm in size and comes with cable and connector forease of integration.

Laird Technologies Releases New Dual-Band 5 GHz AntennaLaird Technologies, Inc. has released a dual-band 5 GHz antenna. This antenna sys-

tem integrates the two frequency bands of 2,400 to 2,850 MHz 12 dBi and 4,900 to5,850 MHz 16 dBi, the company’s patented RJ45-ECS field replaceable feed-throughEthernet connector, as well as UV-resistant radomes that are made of ASA plastic and

stainless steel hardware. Additionally, seven antenna connector options are available toadapt to any user’s equipment.

Laird Technologies designed this antennaand enclosure to accommodate smaller-sizedequipment requirements for BroadbandWireless Access (BWA) suppliers and carri-ers who deploy industrial WiFi / WLAN /WiMax / LTE systems, mesh networks, Wi-PoP base stations, and client antennas usingPoint-to-Point and WISP applications.

The metallic die-cast enclosure is availableas a stand-alone unit with an integrated low-gain antenna, a detachable high-gain panelantenna or an aluminum box with no antenna.All models have a removable and customiz-able user-mounting plate inside for easy installation of electronics, as well as a hingedcover with an IP-67 water and dust seal rating for easy maintenance.

The HD RooTenna is available in either pole-mount or wall-mount versions, with orwithout a heavy duty tilt bracket. There are eight engineered knockouts that eliminatethe need for drilling: seven for cable configurations and one for a bulkhead connector-only configuration.

Quasar Selects Pinyon’s AirWire Antenna for its WearableWireless ECG Monitoring System

Quantum Applied Science & Research, Inc. (Quasar) has selected Pinyon’ sAirWire Antenna for the Quasar wearable wireless ECG monitoring system.Quasar’s patented non-contacting bioelectric sensing technology makes real-timemonitoring of a person’ s vital signs a reality .The Pinyon AirWire antenna provides Quasarthe best performance when compared to otherantennas that must be worn on the body totransmit the subject’s vital sign data back to thesystem’s base station.

“The increased sensitivity we get fromPinyon’s AirWire antenna helps to overcomethe losses we see when transmitting RF signalsin close proximity to the body ,” said MartySteindorf, Quasar’s digital systems manager .“Our first prototype, which used a 3-inch rubberduck antenna, would show a lar ge number oflost packets when the body was between theECG unit and the receiver . When we comparedantennas for our next system, we found theAirWire outperformed a 6-inch rubber duck

antenna. Its smaller size makes it less cumber-some to wear than the alternatives and itsincreased sensitivity should increase the batteryruntime of our instruments by reducing the num-ber of failed transmission attempts.”

Quasar’s non-contacting sensing technology isbased on electrodes that do not require direct con-tact to the subject’ s skin surface. Quasar ’s tech-nology overcomes the shortcomings of direct con-tact electrodes that require skin preparation inadvance, requiring application of pastes and gelsto make electrical contact to the skin. These “wet”electrodes do not function well on subjects withhigh levels of activity such as running or walking,making them unsuitable for wearable wirelessECG monitoring systems.

“Pinyon’s patented resonant slot PCB AirWireantenna measures 2 by 1.6 inches and is specificallydesigned to operate in noisy environments,” saidDebashis Bagchi, Pinyon Technologies’ CEO.“Pinyon’s AirWire antenna can achieve polarizationdiversity by capturing horizontally polarized signalswhich other antennas, such as the rubber duck type,completely ignore.”

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Antenova Secures Multiple Design Wins with GPS RADIONOVA RFAntenna Modules

Antenova Ltd, the integrated antenna and RF solutions company , has secured morethan 35 new design wins with its GPS RADIONOV A RF Antenna Modules. The GPSRADIONOVA enabled devices, which include smart phones, personal navigationdevices (PNDs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), micro trackers, personal trackers,auto vehicle locators (AVLs), data loggers and other mobile devices, will be in volumemass production in 2010.

“GPS RADIONOVA RF Antenna Modules are fully integrated and optimized drop-in solutions that of fer both development and time-to-market advantages for devicemanufacturers looking to add GPS functionality into their mobile devices,” said GregMcCray, CEO of Antenova. “Integration of the antenna, GPS receiver IC and RFfront-end components provides optimized performance, placement flexibility andreduced BOM costs, thus making it a lower risk and simpler solution for device man-ufactures to design into their own hardware solutions. And with location rapidlybecoming a pervasive application, even outsideof the traditional personal navigation devices,GPS RADIONOVA is an attractive solution forcompanies looking to shorten design cyclesand/or with little or no RF resource.”

Antenova’s GPS RADIONOVA range of RFAntenna Modules comes in space saving, lowprofile form factors in vertical (M10214,M10163), planar (M10264, M10295) and clipmount (M10300) options. Antenova’s patentedcomplementary antenna technology enables GPSRADIONOVA RF antenna modules to operateindependent of ground plane size or placementand are omni-directional, making them a suitablesolution for mobile devices that operate in vary-ing orientations. The high performing and lowpower consumption modules of fer optimal per-formance for smartphones, PNDs, PDA ’s,portable media players (PMPs), personal track-ers/safety devices, wrist watches, ultra mobilepersonal computers (UMPCs), mobile internetdevices (MIDs) and plug-in accessories such assmart cards and USB dongles.

National Semiconductor IntroducesIndustry’s First Dual 16-Bit, 160-MSPS Pipeline A/D Converter

National Semiconductor Corp. has introduced adual-channel 16-bit, 160 mega-samples per sec-ond (MSPS) pipeline analog-to-digital converter(ADC). With two high-speed channels, theADC16DV160 offers system designers a smallfootprint (10 mm by 10 mm) to reduce systemsize, design complexity and development costs.The ADC16DV160 is tar geted at multi-carrier ,multi-standard GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, LTE andWiMAX wireless base stations.

The ADC16DV160 consumes less than half thepower per ADC channel (650 mW) compared tocompeting single-channel 16-bit 160-MSPSpipeline ADCs, while of fering the lar gest input-bandwidth (1.4 GHz) and improved dynamic per-formance at high input frequencies. TheADC16DV160 delivers 91.2 decibels full scale(dBFS) spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR),76.3 dBFS signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and 97.3dBFS higher-order harmonic distortion at 197MHz input frequency.

The ADC16DV160’s performance enablesincreased base station capacity and coverage,allowing service providers to reach more cus-tomers and deliver a higher quality of service. TheADC16DV160’s energy efficiency reduces sys-tem power dissipation and relaxes base stationpower management circuitry requirements. Thisincreases overall system reliability and reducessystem cooling requirements.

The ADC16DV160 operateson dual power supplies, 1.8 Vand 3.0 V, with power -downand fast recovery, and featuresindustry-standard dual low-voltage differential signaling(LVDS) outputs for interfac-ing to field-programmablegate arrays (FPGAs) andapplication-specific integratedcircuits (ASICs).

An evaluation board inter-faces directly with National'sWaveVision 5 software and data capture board to simplify and accelerate evaluation ofthe ADC16DV160. The WaveVision 5 system is a data acquisition and analysis tool

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designed to help users evaluate National’s signal path products. The ADC16DV160 canbe teamed with the dual-channel LMH6517 digitally-controlled variable gain amplifier(DVGA) or the LMH6554 fully dif ferential amplifier. By adding the LMX2541 fre-quency synthesizer or one of National’ s LMK04000 family of clock jitter cleaners, asystem designer can form a complete signal path solution.

The ADC16DV160 is supplied in a 68-pin LLP package and is priced at $140 each in1,000-unit quantities. The ADC is sampling now with production quantities scheduledfor late 2009.

LTE RF Transceiver Released By 4G Chip Maker Altair Semiconductor, a 4G chip company developing mobile semiconductors for

handheld devices, has released the L TE RF transceiver , the FourGee-6150. TheFourGee-6150 is an LTE-TDD RF transceiver that, in addition to L TE, also comple-ments Altair’s baseband processors for mobile WiMAX and XGP, offering a complete,turn-key 4G solution to handheld devices makers across the industry . Built with costeffective CMOS process technology and based on a single conversion architecture, theFourGee-6150 delivers state of the art radio performance, ultra-low power consumptionand minimal external component count.

“Having an RF transceiver developed in-house is one of the cornerstones ofAltair’s strategy for L TE,” said Oded Melamed, co-founder and CEO of AltairSemiconductor. “The FourGee-6150 is optimized to interface with all of Altair’s 4Gbaseband processors, minimizing power consumption and solution cost. We viewthis as being a strong competitive advantage for Altair over companies only devel-oping baseband processors.”

“The LTE landscape is much more complex than that of other 4G technologies due tothe fragmented global spectrum map and varying combinations of frequency bands andduplex methods,” said Eran Eshed, co-founder and vice president of Marketing andBusiness Development for Altair.

Sinclair Releases New Cross-Band CouplersSinclair’s new cross-band couplers are a well

suited choice for obtaining the maximum per-formance out of the SM300 and SM600 seriesmultifunctional transport antennas.

These cross band couplers are available as partof an easy to install expansion kit, which enablesthe use of one antenna to operate several radiosystems at dif ferent frequencies. The modulardesign of the expansion kit helps avoid messycables and multiple installations.

It also saves space and creates flexibility for future utilization of the antenna. Thecross-band couplers feature wide pass bands that allow the combination/separation of

any 138 to 960 MHz with 1,710 to 2,500 MHz signals; add DCS, PCS or AWS BDAto an existing Cellular and/or SMR DAS; enable feeder and antenna sharing; highpower handling for multi-service applications.

austriamicrosystems Releases New HF RFID Reader IC for 13.56Mhz Reader Applications

austriamicrosystems, a designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICsfor communications, industrial, medical and automotive applications, has launchedthe AS3910 HF RFID Reader IC.Improved power efficiency and antennaauto-tuning means the AS3910 is wellpositioned for portable applications andproducts using PCB antennas. TheAS3910 HF RFID Reader IC delivers 1W of output power from a 3.3 V supply.

Combined with antenna auto-tuning,the AS3910 is well suited for challeng-ing environments. Auto-tuning on chipmeans there is no longer the need formanual tuning of the antenna in produc-tion or in the field. With the possibilityto dynamically auto tune 10 percemt ofthe resonant frequency , the user canspend less time on system issues, where there is a lot of metal in the field. This allowsthe customer to get to market quicker and focus more ef fort on building their uniqueIP around the AS3910.

Including ISO 14443 A & B data framing on chip and incorporated automatic mod-ulation depth adjustment allows even a relative novice to become an implementer ofRFID. The best in class power efficiency and true differential drive means the AS3910is suitable for ISO 15693 applications. The AS3910 enables read ranges of up to 30 cmwith no need for any external booster circuitry.

ITT Develops RF Switching Coaxial Connector for Antenna and PCBoard Performance Verification

ITT Interconnect Solutions, a manufacturer and supplier of connectors, interconnectsand cable assemblies, has developed an RF switching coaxial connector for antenna andprinted circuit board performance verification. Designated LPC CP1/CP2, the connec-tor features a high frequency range and low insertion loss, making it well suited forhandheld and wireless applications.

“The RF switching connector provides an ef fective solution to passive switchingbetween an internal circuit and external devices such as test equipment, or an antenna,”said Keith Teichmann, director of marketing for ITT Interconnect Solutions. “With a

frequency range up to 2 GHz, the connector isspecified for use in mobile phones, two-wayradios, military radios and wireless modems.”

The LCP CP1/CP2 connector features a lowsignal loss of under 0.3 dB, a minimum life of12,000 mating cycles and a return loss VSWRof 1.2:1 at 2 GHz. A cold pin minimizes RFemissions in unmated scenarios. The connectoralso features a low-profile 5.6 mm test port,along with the ability to address angular andoffset misalignment.

The connector is also available in a waterproofversion (LPC SP1), which features a special rub-ber seal for IP67 compliance. A wide range ofaccessories are also available to address varioustest requirements. Typical pricing for the LPCconnector is approximately $0.275 each in medi-um volumes. Lead time is 10 weeks.

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Anritsu Redefines Wireless Field Test with Introduction of ‘E’Platform for Handheld Analyzer Family

Anritsu Company has introduced anew platform for its family of handheldanalyzers, which is the de facto industrystandard for field test instrumentation.The new platform features integratedfunctionality in a robust, lightweight,field-proven design that provides fieldpersonnel with all the tools necessary todeploy, maintain and troubleshoottoday’s most demanding wirelessequipment and networks.

The new platform is designed intoAnritsu’s Site Master, Spectrum Masterand Cell Master analyzers. All of the analyzers represent the next generation of wirelessfield test because they are robust, lightweight andhave the functionality of multiple instruments,saving money and improving ef ficiencies. Anintuitive user interface, high-quality construction,and unmatched price/performance are trademarksof the new analyzers. In addition to providing thetechnology necessary for today’ s field testingrequirements, Anritsu is offering certified trainingand world-class support for field technicians.

The new analyzer family can reduce both capi-tal equipment and operational expenses becauseof its multifunctional capabilities. Ease of use andautomated reporting capabilities boost ef ficiencyin the field as well as the of fice. The high per-formance of all the analyzers allows for greaterconfidence in measurement results, reducedmeasurement times, and gives users the ability todetect small problems before they become costlynetwork failures. Ruggedly designed, the analyz-ers can withstand the roughest field conditionsand activities.

The Site Master, S331E/S332E/S361E/S362E,are full-featured handheld analyzers forinstalling, provisioning, maintaining and trou-bleshooting wireless base station cable and anten-na systems. The analyzers feature the highest per-formance and most capabilities of fered byAnritsu in a compact handheld test instrumentsince it introduced its first line sweeper in 1995.With frequency coverage from 100 kHz to 6GHz, the new models can be configured toinclude a cable and antenna analyzer , spectrumanalyzer, interference analyzer, power meter andGPS receivers. Site Master of fers typical sweepspeed of 1 msec/data point, 4 hours of battery life,dual display capabilities, USB for data transfer ,touchscreen keyboards, and much more.

The Cell Master, the MT8212E, is a handheldmulti-function base station analyzer that com-bines all the tools required to deploy , maintainand troubleshoot wireless base stations into alightweight, battery-operated package.Integrating all this functionality in a single instru-ment eliminates the need to buy separate equip-ment for new and legacy networks, whichincreases efficiencies and simplifies data acquisi-tion. Cell Master features signal analyzer optionsfor 2G and 3G cellular networks and WiMAXfixed and mobile networks.

Rohde & Schwarz Makes Debut onThe Broadband Amplifier MarketWith State-Of-The-Art Technology

Rohde & Schwarz, a supplier of RF test andmeasurement equipment, has developed its firstfamily of broadband amplifiers. The company

leveraged its expertise as a broadcast trans-mitter manufacturer to design the newproduct line. As a result, the R&S BBA100is a flexible and advanced broadbandamplifier system. Its modular designallows users to select frequency range andoutput power to suit their requirements.The built-in expansion capability protectscapital investment. Individual amplifiermodules can be replaced quickly and easi-ly, making downtime a thing of the past.The R&S BBA100 is well suited for EMC applications in test houses and the electron-ics and automotive industry. The high quality and reliability of the amplifiers will alsobenefit research institutes, development labs and government agencies, as well as radio-communications applications.

At market launch, the amplifier will have three frequency bands that cover the range

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from 9 kHz to 1 GHz and provide power up to 500 W. The base unit includes compre-hensive control functions. The integrated system controller , for example, controls thefrequency bands, switches the system components and monitors the R&S BBA100.Many previously external components are now integrated so that even complex testsetups and amplifier systems can be implemented easily.

The basic version of the R&S BBA100 features up to three individually configurableinterlock circuits that are each assigned to an RF path. This innovative safety conceptmakes it possible, for example, to work on the test setup or a DUT in one room while atest is being performed and RF power is output in another room. As an option, inputswitch modules for RF path selection as well as switchable sample ports can be select-ed. Output switch modules are coming soon.

The R&S BBA100 can be scaled and configured to optimally meet the test setuprequirements. If higher output power and additional frequency ranges are needed later ,the amplifier can be upgraded without having to replace the existing modules. Theamplifier is field-serviceable and because upgrade components can be installed on site,customers can control the timing of their investments.

The R&S BBA100 can be operated via a fully graphics-capable color display thatshows the status of the amplifier system in detail and makes navigation intuitive. As analternative, a web GUI allows the amplifier to be controlled from a PC or laptop with aweb browser. Various remote-control interfaces allow integration of the R&S BBA100into automated lab and test environments.

New UHF Gen 2 RFID Reader DL6820 for Single and Two-Antenna Applications

Daily RFID has released the UHF Gen 2 RFID Reader DL6820 with two antennasport to ensures accurate read while maintaining low cost. In other words, the high-per-formance RFID EPC Gen 2 compliant Reader can result in a simple and inexpensiveRFID installation.

The RFID UHF Reader DL6820 is well suited forsingle and two-antenna applications, and a secondantenna port enables two-antenna applications.With the UHF Gen 2 RFID technology , it providesfast read rate, long read range and accurate read. Itprovides outstanding read range up to 8 m to 10 m.

This UHF Gen 2 RFID Reader is available at cus-tomized operating frequency 860 MHz to 960MHz, such as 915 MHz. It provides multi portinterfaces for data communication, such as USB,RS232, Wiegand and Ethernet.

The Gen 2 RFID Reader is designed for application requiring reading a large num-ber of tags and single or two-antenna applications. It is suitable for use in supplychain management, industrial manufacturing, inventory management, logistics andwarehouse management.

National Instruments Introduces Wireless Sensor Network Platform

National Instruments has introduced theNI wireless sensor network (WSN) plat-form, a complete remote monitoring solu-tion that consists of NI LabVIEW graphi-cal programming software and new reli-able, low-power wireless measurementnodes. The adoption of wireless technolo-gy for remote monitoring applications isgrowing, yet engineers and scientistsstruggle to find an integrated solution thatcan provide the required measurementquality, power management and reliablehardware for long-term, remote deploy-ments. A key differentiator of the platform is LabVIEW software, which integratesseamlessly with the new battery-powered, industrial-rated NI WSN measurement nodesthat can be deployed in rugged conditions for long periods of time.

Engineers and scientists worldwide are adopting wireless technology to meet distrib-uted and portable measurement applications challenges, such as structural health andenvironmental monitoring, where wiring is difficult or cost-prohibitive. With the flex-ibility of LabVIEW, the NI WSN platform simplifies and accelerates the developmentof these applications by delivering a drag-and-drop programming environment for con-figuring wireless systems, extracting measurements, performing analysis and present-ing data. LabVIEW also offers native Web connectivity for remote interaction withwireless systems.

“The NI WSN platform provides the ease-of-use necessary to quickly configureand deploy wireless sensors in a wide range of applications,” said Dr . WilliamKaiser, director of the Actuated, Sensing, Coordinated and Embedded NetworkedTechnologies lab at UCLA. “The Center for Embedded Network Systems at UCLAis actively deploying NI WSN sensors in a parking garage at the Ronald ReaganMedical Center to help patients and family quickly identify open parking locationsand to research options for proactive communication to commuters on parkingavailability across campus. The use of NI technology will allow us to improve thecommuter experience, reduce additional traffic and emissions as commuters searchfor parking.”

National Instruments is releasing its first two WSN nodes and plans to expand themeasurement capabilities of the NI WSN platform. The wireless measurement nodes arepowered by four AA batteries for up to three years, making them well suited for long-term deployments. The NI WSN-3202 four-channel, ±10 V analog input node and NIWSN-3212 four-channel, 24-bit thermocouple node have four digital I/O channels thatcan be configured for input, sinking output or sourcing output. The platform alsoincludes the NI WSN-9791 Ethernet gateway, which is used to connect the measure-ment nodes to LabVIEW.

The wireless devices include NI-WSN soft-ware, which connects the NI wireless devices toLabVIEW software running on MicrosoftWindows or a LabVIEW Real-Time host con-troller. NI-WSN software is based on IEEE802.15.4 technology and gathers measurementdata from the distributed measurement nodes.The software also delivers capabilities for meshrouting and managing power usage across thenetwork, making it possible to increase measure-ment distance while maintaining network relia-bility. Additionally, LabVIEW delivers seamlessintegration with wired measurement devices anda wide range of third-party wireless sensor net-work platforms.

While the measurement nodes are optimized forlow-power, multiyear deployment with limitedcomputing resources, LabVIEW provides theability to customize the embedded software oneach node using the LabVIEW Wireless SensorNetwork Module Pioneer . Programming cus-tomized logic on traditional wireless sensor net-work platforms often requires expertise in embed-ded operating systems and low-level, event-basedprogramming. Using the intuitive graphical pro-gramming of LabVIEW, engineers and scientistseasily can program the nodes to extend batterylife, perform custom analysis and reduce responsetime with embedded decision making.

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Ubiquiti Networks Introduces AirMax Broadband Wireless Technology

Ubiquiti Networks, a producer of outdoor broadband wireless technologies, hasreleased an outdoor broadband wireless technology called AirMax. The technologyenables real outdoor TCP/IP speeds of 150+ Mbps and consists of radio hardwaredesign, carrier class base station MIMO antennas, and a powerful TDMA protocol thatenables speed and network scalability over multi-km link distances.

The AirMaxTDMA protocol wasdesigned with speedand scalability inmind. Traditionally,the most cost-ef fec-tive unlicensed bandoutdoor radio solu-tions have beenbased on the 802.1 1(or WiFi) standard. While these solutions can provide good results in small scaledeployments, they typically degrade exponentially in performance as more clientsare added and cause collisions and retransmissions. Ubiquiti's AirMax technologysolves these problems through the use of a hardware accelerated TDMA protocolconsisting of a smart polling coordinator with smart scheduling and native VOIPpacket detection. The result is a network that can scale to hundreds of clients perbase station while maintaining low latency , high throughput and uninterruptedvoice quality.

Along with this next-generation TDMA protocol implementation, Ubiquiti hasintroduced a MIMO antenna technology portfolio featuring carrier -class perform-ance with return loss, cross-pol isolation, gain, electrical downtilt and beam widthcharacteristics typically found in only the highest quality of cellular base stationantennas. The antennas have been designed and field tested to ensure optimizedthroughput performance while using both the AirMax protocol and 2 by 2 MIMOradio AirMax hardware.

Ubiquiti has also introduced several AirMax based radio products that allow forpowerful and flexible deployment options. The base station platform called TheRocket consists of a rugged, hi-power, wide operating temperature, 802.11n based2 by 2 outdoor device, which was designed to instantly mate to any of Ubiquiti'sAirMax Antennas. For the station side, Ubiquiti has released the next-generationversion of their NanoS tation. The NanoStation M is a compact 2 by 2 MIMOindoor/outdoor CPE capable of 150+ Mbps TCP/IP throughput and can link dis-tances up to 15 km. Additionally, Ubiquiti offers the flexible Bullet M radio, whichcan instantly pair to any outdoor antenna to provide link distances beyond 30 kmand throughput greater than 100 Mbps TCP/IP.

“We look at AirMax as the technology that will deliver on the promises of whatthe WiMax standard was all about. While the WiMax standard incorporated a lot ofthe performance benefits of our AirMax technology, it hasn’t delivered on the cost

points the global markets require to make outdoor network deployments an attrac-tive investment,” said Ben Moore VP of Business Development. “With AirMax, wetook an entirely different development strategy. Instead of starting with a perform-ance requirement, we focused on achieving a strict cost tar get first and foremost.Then we spent the past several years progressing to the performance requirement,but only while staying within our strict cost tar get. The task was incredibly chal-lenging, but the result is something the industry has never seen before. Essentially ,AirMax enables a multi sectored 300+ capacity 100 Mbps+ base station to bedeployed for magnitudes less than comparable solutions available today .”

Ubiquiti AirMax technology based solutions for the 5 GHz unlicensed bands are nowshipping. Later this year, many other licensed and unlicensed frequency AirMax basedproducts will be available.

SkyCross Enables the WiMAX Ecosystem to Realize Its PotentialSkyCross has delivered a WiMAX solution enabling client devices to perform at a

level that improves the capacity, data rates and reliability of the entire WiMAX network. With a total of 475 WiMAX networks deployed in 140 countries in April 2009,

according to the WiMAX Forum, and more than 50 million users expected in 2014as predicted by Juniper Research, WiMAX has high growth potential, but its adop-tion hinges on meeting and exceeding WiMAX users’ expectations for a 4G net-work. First, they want fast data rates to download multimedia material. Second,users expect seamless connectivity and have little patience for poor coverage or lostconnections. This fast seamless connection must be available on any mobile device,whether it’s a MID, USB dongle, smartphone, netbook, notebook or other gadget.

The promise of higher data rates, increased network capacity and better reliabil-ity for end users is made possible in part by the MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) component of the WIMAX specification. Mobile devices that supportMIMO typically have multiple resonators, but space constraints and interferenceissues make this a dif ficult implementation challenge that can result in cumber-some, expensive solutions. Given that the antenna is the only structure in themobile device that communicates directly with the wireless network, the MIMOchallenge must be addressed skillfully and artfully to ensure that end user WiMAXexperience is satisfying.

SkyCross iMAT antennas address the MIMO challenge by enabling a singleantenna element to behave like multiple optimized antennas, which streamlines theintegration process, enables sleeker designs, and lowers cost, when compared tonon-iMAT antennas. The performance that iMAT delivers to small devices is provenby several independent tests. Intel conducted active field tests on the Sprint networkin Hillsborough, Oregon, and found that devices with SkyCross iMA T antennasoffer up to 2.5 times faster data rates, particularly in fringe areas, when comparedto a conventional two-antenna approach. Beceem tested the maximum MIMOthroughput of WIMAX modems using a variety of dif ferent antennas such as PCB

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and ceramic chip antennas. The tests concluded that the SkyCross iMA T antennayielded the highest throughput on average.

“Requiring network devices to have an iMAT antenna from SkyCross is the sim-plest way for operators to boost the system performance without having to buildmore towers or implement other expensive techniques,” said Joe Gif ford, vicepresident, SkyCross. “A greater number of highly ef ficient network devicesimproves the overall network capacity , and SkyCross makes this possible. Manyglobal WiMAX operators are catching on and insisting that their suppliers useiMAT antennas.”

iMAT initially appeared in the first USB dongle certified by the WiMAX Forum,and network operators have since realized its benefits in major WiMAX launchesaround the world. SkyCross has delivered antennas for the first client deviceoffered on the Sprint XoHM network in Baltimore and the first Tecom USB don-gle for the VMAX network in Taiwan. SkyCross iMA T antennas power theSamsung SWC-U200 USB dongle, which www.wimaxian.com claims is “the bestdevice to access Yota WiMAX in Russia.” SkyCross is also delivering iMAT anten-nas for several devices on the UQ Communications network in Japan and theClearwire network in the US.

Echelon Announces IP Connected Smart Meter for NorthAmerican Market

Echelon Corp. has introduced an IP-based smart meter for the North Americanmarket that brings IP connectivity inside a meter for smart grid metering systems.The new meter is an intelligent end-point for the smart grid and an integral part ofEchelon’s enhancements to itsNetworked Energy Services (NES)smart metering infrastructure.

The NES Smart IP Meters combinethree key elements of an intelligentgrid infrastructure in a single ANSIstandard-based meter – IP-basedwide-area network (W AN) connec-tion, extremely reliable power line-based communications and neigh-borhood meter network manage-ment. The new meters can increase autility’s installation flexibility andlower cost by allowing them tolocate the backhaul connection for each neighborhood at the side of a single home.

“IP-based meters are an integral part of our strategy to keep the NES System atleast a generation ahead of other solutions,” said Jim Andrus, Echelon’s vice presi-dent of North American Sales, NES Products. “The IP meter provides increased con-nectivity and deployment options, which gives utilities new ways to drive down

deployment and lifecycle costs. The combination of open IP communications withembedded grid intelligence offers utilities the ability to move beyond basic advancedmetering infrastructure (AMI) and onto the smart grid.”

The NES System embeds communications and intelligence directly into the powergrid itself, enabling utilities to use a single network for electricity and communications.By leveraging the utility’s existing assets it eliminates the burden and on-going cost ofAMI systems that bypass the grid and require utilities to install and maintain a redun-dant and costly RF network solely dedicated to communications.

With the NES System, backhaul providers such as T-Mobile North America sup-ply and maintain the backhaul network and the meters utilize the existing low volt-age power lines to provide high speed, reliable and secure neighborhood commu-nications with no new network build-out. The IP meters have an open interfacedesigned to accept any IP-capable WAN card, such as GPRS, UMTS, LTE, CDMA,EV-DO, WiMAX, fiber optic, DSL and Wi-Fi, giving utilities the ability to workwith any mobile carrier or WAN service provider in North America.

The powerful data concentrator built into the NES Smart IP Meter serves as theintelligent hub for the neighborhood meter network by providing managementservices, including meter and smart device discovery, mesh communications man-agement and operations monitoring.

“Many smart meters and AMI systems on the market are still focused around themeter simply generating billing data, a limited role that it has played for the lastcentury. With the NES System, we have focused on meters as integral componentsin a smart grid that not only need to provide a market-leading set of services andinformation related to billing, but that also can provide previously unavailablepower quality and system information to help utilities drive down costs andincrease the quality and reliability of service,” said Andrus. “At a meter level anda system level, the NES System provides enhanced functionality and grid intelli-gence to utilities. We believe that this combination of hardware, software, and sys-tem capability raises the bar for what smart metering systems can do. With theaddition of our new NES Smart IP Meters, we believe we have made the bestmeters and best system in the business even better .”

The intelligence provided by the NES Smart Meter is designed to enable and accel-erate key smart grid applications including time of use metering, load profiling, demandmetering, power quality analysis and verification, prepaid metering, integration withhome area network via RF such as ZigBee, and micro-generation/renewable ener gymetering (e.g. solar).

Wavesat Introduces LTE Chipset Featuring 100 Mb/s Downlink Capability

Wavesat, Inc., a supplier of broadband wireless semiconductor solutions, haslaunched its Odyssey 9000 family of LTE chipsets, with the first LTE chipset featur-ing CAT-3 performance (100 Mb/s downlink, 50 Mb/s uplink) for mobile devicesincluding USB dongles, data cards, mobile handsets and MIDs. The Odyssey 9000is a highly integrated SOC with improved performance and power consumption,

along with a highly flexible and programmablearchitecture to easily adapt to L TE’s evolvingrequirements. Wavesat’s multi-protocol archi-tecture also allows the Odyssey 9000 to supportother 4G technologies including WiMAX andJapan’s XGP standard.

“As the industry moves rapidly to strategicuse of IP applications, such as will be enabledby LTE, Wavesat’s product family and approachappears well positioned to of fer an agileresponse to changing product and marketdemands,” said Robert Syputa, Partner andPrincipal Analyst with Maravedis. “What setsthe Odyssey 9000 apart from the competitors,more than a time-to-market advantage, is thatOdyssey 9000 follows a highly flexible andfuture proof system architecture that can helplower life-cycle product costs and provide amigration to multiple radio access networkoperating or roaming models.”

The Odyssey 9000 family of chipsets incorpo-rates a unique hybrid architecture with a combi-nation of highly ef ficient DSPs and hardwareacceleration blocks, easily scaling to supportCAT-4 (150 Mb/s downlink) devices. The firstLTE baseband processor in the Odyssey 9000family, the OD9010, will sample in October2009, and will come complete with an LTE pro-tocol stack including MAC, RLC, PDCP , RRCand NAS layers, as well as a ready to manufac-

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ture reference design. A follow-on dual-mode chip, the OD9050, is scheduled tosample by mid-2010 and will offer both 3G and LTE on the same chipset.

“We are very excited about the feedback from leading network operators andOEMs to our Odyssey 9000 family of products, as it will enable device manufac-turers to offer production quality LTE mobile devices with CAT-3 capability by theend of this year,” said Raj Singh, president and CEO of Wavesat. “We are workingnow with a few lead operators and OEMs to have fully interoperable L TE devicesin place to meet the demand as LTE networks go operational worldwide beginningnext year.”

Motorola Introduces Two New WiMAX Devices for ImprovedNetwork Connectivity

The Home & Networks Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. has released newadditions to its portfolio of WiMAX devices that deliver improved radio perform-ance and throughput. The CPEi 725 is a desktopunit that provides fixed and nomadic access andalso supports Voice over IP (VoIP) capability. TheUSBw 200 adaptor (dongle) enables broadband onthe go. Both feature two antennas and switchedtransmitter diversity, which means a better net-work connection.

With this capability the WiMAX CPEi 725 andUSBw 200 WiMAX devices will automaticallytransmit on the antenna that is receiving thestronger signal, providing subscribers with a betterconnection to the network while allowing operatorsto reduce base station infrastructure requirements.The CPEi 725, available in the 2.5GHz band, andthe USBw 200, available for the 2.3, 2.5 and3.5GHz bands, can be updated over -the-air. Bothproducts initially will be available in Q4 of 2009.

“Motorola is driving the WiMAX ecosystem for-ward with products that deliver an improved wire-less broadband experience, reduce subscriber sup-port requests and adapt to meet the needs of amobile connected world,” said Fred Gabbard, vicepresident, Wireless Networks product manage-ment, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility. “TheCPEi 725 is built to make it easier for operatorsand subscribers to enjoy the benefits of wirelessbroadband data and voice over IP . The USBw 200delivers enhanced performance in a truly plug-and-play device. Both build on Motorola's foundationof high quality and reliable performance.”

Motorola's CPEi 725 features a balanced blendof integrated design, data and voice access ports,high gain antennas to offer the best possible signalstrength and a highly sensitive receiver thatexceeds the WiMAX Forum's specified receiversensitivity requirements across all modulationschemes. In addition, the CPEi 725 features a sin-gle Analog Terminal Adaptor voice port to stream-line the subscriber experience when connectingvoice equipment.

The CPEi 725 has unique design advantageswhich improve network performance and end-userexperience while reducing the total cost of opera-tions. Leveraging Multiple Input Multiple Output(MIMO), diversity techniques, and excellentreceiver sensitivity, these devices provide increasedthroughput, optimize utilization of systemresources and reduce the number of access pointsrequired to provide service.

The USBw 200's convenient USB format maxi-mizes the benefits of switched transmitter diversi-ty to deliver the same reliable access to broadbandspeeds on the go that subscribers might see from acable or DSL connection. In addition, the USBw200 auto installs the necessary drivers for theWindows XP and Vista operating systems builtinto the device, eliminating the need for a separatedriver CD and delivering true plug-and-play sim-plicity. USBw 200 also supports interfacing to

external antenna docks.A unique power boost during network entry feature will make it even easier to con-

nect to operator networks and expand footprints to a wider area. Finally, the USBw 200delivers this improved experience while using less power - drawing less than 1.5 wattsat peak power.

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The proliferation of wireless communications, espe-cially wireless data/Internet, presents many challengesfor network operators. The growth in usage of smartphones such as BlackBerrys and iPhones across businessand consumer segments is driving the need to supporthigh bandwidth applications, provide low-cost, high-capacity backhaul and accelerate the deployment of 4Gsolutions like WiMAX and LTE.

It is not just commercial or consumer oriented wirelessnetworks that are facing these challenges. Organizationsranging from private enterprises, to public safety, utilitiesand education also must address increasing demand forwireless network access, bandwidth and backhaul. For

some of these or ganizations, they may face the added burden of ensuring support ofmission-critical applications, while also paving the way for new capabilities like simul-taneous voice and data, and two-way, real-time video.

Antenna and systems professionals need to know how to capitalize on all availablespectrum so that they are best positioned to leverage and profit from the bur geoningdemand for wireless access and backhaul.

This article describes secondary spectrum markets and how they are helping to addressthe scarcity of available spectrum for a wide range of wireless networks. We’ll also coverthe critical role that efficient secondary markets can play in helping equipment manufac-turers, system integrators and others in the wireless ecosystem identify and acquire spec-trum to enhance their solutions sales capabilities to grow market share and mar gins.Finally, you will see how antenna, radio and tower professionals can leverage unlicensedspectrum, TV white space channels in particular, to overcome the capacity and bandwidthchallenges facing the majority of wireless networks, and profit from them.

In addition to explaining the key benefits of secondary spectrum markets, there are threeother important concepts discussed including right-sizing spectrum purchases, repurposingspectrum and leveraging both unlicensed and licensed spectrum strategies in a network.

Secondary Spectrum Markets OverviewThe primary market for spectrum is made up of spectrum allocated directly by the

FCC to commercial, educational, public safety and other entities via a variety of meth-ods, including competitive auctions that have raised billions of dollars for the UnitedStates treasury. Starting in 2002, the FCC began to aggressively encourage the growthof a secondary market, which allows spectrum holders to lease or sell their unused orunderused licenses in an “after market.” Over the past few years, the FCC has contin-ually expanded and liberalized secondary market policies so that over 5 GHz of exist-ing licensed spectrum can be freely sold or leased on the secondary market.

However, activity within the secondary market has been primarily limited to what canbest be described as "wholesale transactions.” Wholesale transactions are transactionin which entire spectrum licenses are sold or leased. This has disadvantages for bothbuyers and sellers. In many cases, buyers on the secondary market have had to acquiremore spectrum than they really need. In order to address this and make secondary mar-kets more efficient, the FCC allows licenses to be broken up or “right-sized” into small-er pieces so that spectrum can be more efficiently and cost-effectively allocated to newapplications and services.

Right-Sizing Spectrum to Create Efficient Secondary MarketsEfficient secondary markets allow spectrum users to acquire the spectrum they need,

while providing a simple mechanism for spectrum holders to monetize their unused orunderused spectrum assets.

There are several ways that spectrum can be broken up to create right-sized of fer-ings. Specifically, the FCC allows spectrum licenses to be partitioned, disaggregatedand time shared.

Partitioning allows spectrum holders to break up licenses into smaller geographicfootprints. This makes it easier for buyers to buy or lease the right amount of spectrum

coverage to fit their needs. By creating a more customized product to fit the needs of aparticular market or application, spectrum holders can realize higher $/MHz*Pop, whileoffering a better value to prospective buyers.

Disaggregation lets spectrum holders divide up licenses by channel, channel group orby frequency and bandwidth. The FCC now allows spectrum to be offered in any amount,including partial channels. A new concept promoted by the FCC can best be described astime sharing of spectrum. Time sharing now allows the creation of time-of-day and day-of-the-week leases for buyers who may have a spectrum need for a limited duration oftime (on-peak or off-peak). Utility meter reading, overnight inventory updates, next daydispatch assignments can all be operated on a time shared basis. With time sharing, a sin-gle spectrum license can be shared and used by multiple networks every day .

In general, right-sizing helps match coverage and bandwidth requirements moreexactly to a buyers application requirements. Right-sizing makes it easy to movebeyond the wholesale mentality of traditional secondary markets and create spectrumofferings that offer more flexibility and af fordability to buyers, while creating higherROI for sellers.

Repurposing Spectrum to Support New Applications and ServicesAnother key concept that is helping drive the growth and size of the secondary spec-

trum market is “repurposing spectrum.” For example, just like the FDA tacitly allowsinnovative approaches to healthcare by allowing off-label uses for certain medications,the FCC has approved requests to repurpose spectrum originally allocated for a partic-ular use (such as paging) for use by other more in demand services. Typically, the tech-nology or business associated with this spectrum has been replaced by newer technolo-gy and services. As a result, major portions of these licenses may be substantially orcompletely idle as a result. Spectrum that fits in this category can typically be repur-posed via a waiver process if the new service is deemed to be in the public‘s best inter-est by the FCC. Repurposing not only puts idle spectrum to work, it also increases theavailability and affordability of spectrum, while solving scarcity issues in some over-crowded bands and market areas.

As demand for wireless services continues to explode, even right-sizing and repur-posing spectrum may not be enough to meet future bandwidth and Quality of Service(QoS) requirements. Again, thinking outside the box may be called for in these situa-tions ⎯ particularly for network operators who believe that additional licensed spec-trum is their only option. New unlicensed bands created by the FCC can be used toexpand or supplement existing networks and, in some geographic areas, they of fer suf-ficient bandwidth to create entirely new commercial broadband networks

Mixed Spectrum Solutions: Using Unlicensed and Licensed Spectrum SynergisticallyLicensed spectrum users should also consider leveraging unlicensed spectrum to

offload non-mission-critical traffic from their wireless networks. While unlicensed fre-quencies can be unpredictable in coverage, capacity and QoS, careful analysis and plan-ning can mitigate the interference and reliability issues.

There are several scenarios to consider when determining whether the use of unli-censed spectrum makes sense. First, suf ficient unlicensed spectrum needs to be in thesame coverage area as the licensed band if it is to be used to increase network capacity.Overlap does not have to be 100 percent in order to make this an ef fective strategy. Agood example of this is how cellular carriers are now embracing WiFi hot spots to off-load smartphone broadband traf fic from their core cellular networks. This lets band-width intensive applications leverage high-capacity WiFi network when sending music,data and videos. By embracing the concept of mixed spectrum (and technology) net-works, cellular carriers are able to of fload significant capacity onto relatively inexpen-sive network infrastructure and free up valuable licensed spectrum for other users. In asimilar fashion, many public safety agencies equip personnel with both cell phones andtwo-way radios to cost-ef fectively increase communications capacity . The two-wayradios are reserved for mission-critical communications, while the cell phones are usedfor all other non-critical and backup communications.

Secondary Spectrum Markets and TV White Space OfferPrimary Benefits to Wireless NetworksBy Rick Rotondo, CMO • Spectrum Bridge

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Although the 2.4/5.8 GHz WiFi and 900 MHz bands are the most well known andestablished unlicensed spectrum plays, a new contender worth watching is therecently available TV white space. TV white space consists of the channels freedup by the digital TV transition completed in June 2009. The spectrum includes var-ious 6 MHz channels from about 54 MHz to 700 MHz. This spectrum is prized forits propagation and building penetration characteristics.

Although the FCC has made this spectrum available for unlicensed use, there areseveral stipulations that can substantially af fect the amount of usable TV whitespace spectrum in a given area. A site called ShowMyWhiteSpace.com offers a freesearch tool that makes it easy to see how much TV white space spectrum is avail-able in your area. The site also provides an overview of TV white space and haslinks to important white space news and FCC documents.

As of this writing, the FCC has not finalized equipment certification or usagerules for TV white space, but expect to see white space equipment trials beingdeployed under experimental license permission soon. Once the FCC finalizes itswhite space rules, commercial TV white space network equipment could begin toappear in the following 12 to 24 months.

Identifying, Obtaining Licensed Spectrum on the Secondary MarketSpectrum brokers have supported traditional secondary markets and provided a way

to link buyer and seller. They often specialize in specific regions or frequency bands.Although they have provided an important service, just as with any manual and hightouch trading method, they do not of fer the same transparency or visibility into avail-ability and prices that is inherent in today’s modern electronic trading systems.

To address these and other issues, Spectrum Bridge created SpecEx.com, theonline marketplace for spectrum. This online platform makes it easy to movebeyond the static, wholesale mentality of the past and of fers more flexibility andtransparency to buyers, while creating higher ROI for sellers. Besides creating anefficient and more cost-ef fective spectrum trading vehicle, SpecEx also of fers thelargest inventory of available spectrum licenses in the industry . A point-and-clickWeb-based interface makes it easy to find and acquire the right spectrum. In addi-tion to its inventory of available licenses, the site also of fers a host of spectrum and market research tools that helpboth buyers and sellers make more informed decisions. Finally, SpecEx facilitates on-demand leasing, a method bywhich network operators can lease spectrum to meet temporary or long-term capacity and coverage needs.

Efficient Secondary Markets Benefit the Entire Wireless EcosystemSecondary markets, combined with right-sizing spectrum and leveraging unlicensed alternatives like white space

could offer the bandwidth and affordability needed to address issues related to spectrum scarcity . They are criticalfor network operators who are undertaking efforts to optimize today’s networks, while also providing an avenue forenhancing 3G and 4G networks so that they can support the applications of tomorrow .

Efficient secondary spectrum markets also allow for more ef ficient use of scarce spectrum by putting idle spec-trum back to work. Expanding spectrum capacity by utilizing practices like partitioning and disaggregation alongwith efficient electronic trading platforms like SpecEx provides an agile alignment of supply with marketplacedemand. Spectrum can be freed up for a range of new and existing needs, while providing the economic incen-tives to current spectrum holders to do so. In addition, creating a successful secondary market for spectrumbrings real benefits to the entire value chain of the wireless ecosystem, allowing:• Spectrum holders to unlock hidden value fromspectrum assets• Enterprises, government agencies and other institu-tions that require interference-free, reliable licensedspectrum to purchase access to this spectrum whenand where they need it• Equipment manufacturers to open up additionalmarkets by expanding addressable prospects beyondjust a few carriers into a true mass market of newlicensed spectrum users• Value-added resellers and system integrators theopportunity to deploy differentiated solutions basedon reliable and cost-effective licensed connectivity.

For antenna, radio and tower professionals, ef fi-cient secondary spectrum markets of fer immediateopportunities to provide solutions to the new net-works. Its benefits are summarized in this equation:

More Spectrum = Network Growth = More Sales

At Spectrum Bridge, Rick is responsible for planningand implementing the company’s technical marketingstrategy. An engineer by training, he brings more than 20years experience as a telecommunications professional toSpectrum Bridge. Prior to co-founding Spectrum Bridge,Rick was VP of marketing for MeshNetworks Inc, whichwas acquired by Motorola in 2004. At MeshNetworsk, heestablished the company as the ad hoc networking brandleader by working with partners, system integrators, ana-lysts and industry associations. Rick can be reached atrick@spectrumbridge.com.

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Tillamook, Oregon is famous worldwide for itscheese and picturesque coastline. It also has thedistinction of the most declared disasters of anycounty in the state over the past decade. Thisrequires the county to rely on wireless communi-cations to deliver key services to its citizens duringcatastrophes. Over time, the shared wireless com-munications systems for Tillamook’s public safetyand other county agencies were getting taxedbeyond what their available Part 90 spectrumcould realistically handle.

Tillamook is located near the Portland metropol-itan area. With its large population and multipleagencies, Portland had used virtually every VHFfrequency in the region. As a result, Tillamook wasunable to get additional VHF frequencies to serv-ice the forested areas that cover 90 percent of thecounty. At the same time, they were also underpressure to maintain interoperability between firstresponders and other service agencies.

Up until a few years ago, the Parks and otherCounty departments were all using scarce PublicSafety frequencies. With growing demand forcapacity from primary responders, and no Part 90spectrum available from their frequency coordina-tor, the county looked to repurposed Part 24 and22 spectrum to relieve congestion and move thesedepartments on to new channels.

By adding Part 24 and Part 22 channels, to theirnetwork, Tillamook County was able to dedicatethe existing Public Safety frequencies to firstresponders. The new spectrum added the neededcapacity, while still meeting interoperability goalsbetween all the service agencies. This was criticalsince service agencies, including local electric util-ities, bus companies and County departments pro-vide valuable services to the first responders inemergency situations. Part 22 and 24 VHF fre-quencies are now providing both interoperabilityand the additional capacity they need to achievefast response and save lives.

SIDEBAR Secondary Spectrum Market Case Study – Tillamook Oregon

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In-molding label (IML) is a new type of in-molding decoration technique, incor-porating screen printing, forming and injection molding, that is used in moldinginsert injection. While today this technique is widely used in decorating products,its ability to save space and simplify the production process makes it a viable con-tender for antenna design as well. The IML technique not only improves productquality, but by leaving room for product innovation, raises a product’s added value.

One possible application of the IML technique is to inlay an antenna in the backcase of a mobile phone. Doing so gives the antenna stability and wear resistance,but also greatly inconveniences its design. Use of appropriate electromagnetic(EM) simulation software to design and optimize the antenna within the handhelddevice can be used to overcome this dif ficulty. It can also find the antenna’ s sen-sitive area, helping to reduce and even avoid antenna performance deteriorationbecause of tensile deformation and assure compliance with wireless acceptancetests like specific absorption rate (SAR), hearing aid compatibility (HAC). Theoverall result is a reduction in design cycles, risk and costs, as well as shorteneddevelopment time.

Understanding Antenna DesignTraditionally, in the early stages of

designing an antenna, a printed circuitboard (PCB), antenna frame and coppersheet are used to make a prototype,which is then tested using a networkanalyzer (Figure 1). The idea is to stickthe copper sheet on the frame and opti-mize the antenna’ s performance bychanging its form and size.Unfortunately, this “cut and paste”method cannot be used to optimize anantenna in the back case of a mobilephone, nor can it measure such antennaparameters as SAR and HAC to comply with existing wireless acceptance tests.

A Better ApproachThe IML technique offers an alternate approach to antenna design. Rather than rely-

ing on optimization of a prototype, it integrates the antenna into the back case of themobile phones. The antenna is pressed into the film of the back case, shaped by a for-mer and placed in an injection mold for molding after cutting.

There are a number of advantages to employing the IML technique in antennadesign. Since the antenna is integrated into the back case of the mobile phone, therelative distance between the antenna, speaker and other RF modules is increased.As a result, mutual interference is reduced and antenna performance is enhanced.During mass production, the IML technique simplifies the overall process, reduc-ing bad yield due to human factors, lowering production cost and enabling produc-tion of highly consistent antennas.

Despite its advantages, the IML technique has its limitations, namely that the IMLantenna is susceptible to deformation because of the tensile strain that occurs duringhigh-pressure molding. This deformation affects the performance of the antenna. And,since the antenna is inlayed in the back case of the mobile phone, the case’ s thicknessand material have a great impact on antenna performance. A final limitation is that theantenna simply cannot be designed using traditional cut and paste methods.

Proving the Method’s ViabilityWhile the idea of employing the IML technique to design an antenna for a mobile

phone may seem like a goodidea, proof that this methodworks is the only true way to becertain of its viability . As previ-ously mentioned, an antennabased on this technique cannot betested in isolation with traditionalmethods. Luckily this problemcan be solved using electromag-netic (EM) software to designand optimize the antenna withinthe handheld device.

Consider that a dual-frequency antenna is produced based on the IML technique.EMPro simulation software from Agilent Technologies is used to analyze and simulatethe IML antenna. As is obvious from Figure 2, tensile deformation is greatest where thecurvature is high. In order to reduce the impact of deformation on the antenna’ s per-formance, it is critical to design the sensitive area of the antenna on a plane. This areacan be easily identified through simulation with EMPro.

The EMPro software can clearly show the form and size of the antenna in the mobilephone case and vividly prototype the real-world environment of the antenna after mesh-ing. The simulation result is accurate, efficient and rapid, so the design and developmentcycle can be greatly shortened, significantly reducing design cost.

Designing an IML Antenna through SimulationDesigning an IML antenna using EM simulation software involves a number of crit-

ical steps, including creation of a simulation model and debug of the antenna’s sensitivearea. To establish the simulation model, the designer inputs the 3D model into theEMPro software, sets up the parameters and priority class of materials, and meshes themodels. Next, the feeder port and other parameters are set up and simulation is run.Finally, the design is optimized.

The next critical step is todebug the antenna’ s sensitivearea on the curved surface. Forthis task, the mesh division inthe overall model is 1 mm by 1mm by 1 mm. The antenna’smesh division is 0.3 mm by 0.2mm by 0.2 mm. From Figure 3,note that the curvatures of parts1 and 2 of the antenna are highand therefore will deform moreafter high-pressure forming.The sensitivity of these two parts must therefore be evaluated.

Begin by parameterizing part 1 to reduce its size. S tarting from the edge, parameter-ize it once every 4 mm, for a total of five times. After every cut, calculate its return losscharacteristic curve. Repeat the process for part 2 of the antenna. Note that whenever apart is changed, the other parts of the antenna should remain unchanged. The return losscharacteristic curve obtained from simulation of the antenna is shown in Figure 4.

In this figure, the curve of part 1 changes substantially and is the sensitive area.This area must be reduced as much as possible during the design phase in order tominimize deformation of the antenna’s shape in high-pressure forming. The anten-na’s performance remains basically unchanged after adjusting the position of part2 to the position of part 3 (the plane area), and after mockup and simulation, butthe deformation sensitive area of the antenna inside the mobile phone is decreased.

After further optimization, the antenna in Figure 5 is obtained. The sensitive areaof the antenna on the curved surface is shifted to the planar surface, greatly reduc-ing deformation of the antenna caused by printing and pressing. Using the EM soft-ware to design the antenna therefore solves the biggest problem associated with IMLantennas and, in the process, lays a good foundation for future mass production.

Examining the Test and Simulation ResultsFollowing the optimal design of the dual-frequency antenna, a DELL490 desk-

top computer with GPU accelerator was used to simulate the design by broadband,

IML Technique and EM Simulation Software Move AntennaDesign ForwardBy Hao Weidong and Xiong Ye, Foxconn International Holding Group • Foxconn Antenna Division

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a process that took 58 min-utes. The return loss of theantenna resulted.

Figure 6 provides a compari-son of the IML antenna’s testedand simulated return loss. As isapparent, the test and simula-tion results are basically consis-tent, proving the feasibility ofthis antenna design scheme.

Single frequency simulationsof the antenna ef ficiency areshown in Table 1. Here, the total simulation time was 32 minutes.

Table 2 illustrates the two key benefits that arise from using the simulation techniqueto design an IML antenna. It allows the engineer to find sensitive areas in the antennadesign and also eliminates the need for a hardwareprototype. These benefits are crucial to minimiz-ing the multiple design iterations that are oftenrequired for design optimization using the tradi-tional antenna design technique. The result is areduction in design cost and a significantly short-ened product development cycle.

The EMPro software can clearly show the formand size of the antenna in the mobile phone caseand vividly prototype the real-world environmentof the antenna after meshing. The simulationresult is accurate, efficient and rapid, so the designand development cycle can be greatly shortened,significantly reducing design cost.

Compliance with Wireless Acceptance TestsA critical concern in the mobile phone industry

today is the impact of antenna radiation on thehuman brain. The SAR value is closely connectedwith the radiation power of mobile phones andtherefore must be minimized in an antenna designin order for it to pass the corresponding standard.

The EMPro software uses the SAM (head)model for SAR measurements, adjusting themobile phone and SAM to suitable positions.SAR is calculated for the key frequencies. Therelative dielectric constant and conductivity of tis-sue fluid are frequency dependent and are auto-matically taken into account when simulatingSAR. The simulation results compared to meas-urements are shown in Table 3 (on page 16). As

with the return loss, both the simulation and test results for SAR are consistent.HAC is another critical concern for the mobile phone industry . Many mobile phones

entering the US are required to undergo an HAC acceptance test and pass the correspon-

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ding standard. EMPro supports the HAC com-pliance test. A comparison of HAC simulationand test results is provided in Table 4.

The Bottom LineThe IML technique holds great potential for

antennas used in applications like mobilephones. Its benefits though, come at the costof making the traditional cut and paste anten-na design method impossible. A new andhighly efficient design method for IML anten-nas now offers a solution to this dilemma. It

uses EM simulation software like EMPro to design and debug the antenna. Using thistechnique, a dual-frequency mobile phone antenna was produced that was suitable for

IML production.The simulation andtest results for thisdesign were highlyconsistent, provingthe feasibility of thedesign. Adoption ofthis new techniqueand process fordesigning antennascan therefore savecost, while alsoshortening the development cycle and enhancing product competitiveness.

WeiDong Hao and Xiong Ye are antenna engineers at Foxconn's Antenna Division. Their responsibilitiesinclude antenna concept design and simulation. WeiDong can be reached at haoweidong2414@163.com.

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ZigBee RF4CE Specification Available for Download The ZigBee Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solu-

tions for use in ener gy management, commercial and consumer applications, hasannounced the ZigBee RF4CE specification for advanced remote controls is nowavailable for public download. ZigBee RF4CE replaces infrared (IR) with radiofrequency (RF) communication in remote controls, allowing non-line-of-sightoperation, greater range and longer battery life for consumer electronic (CE)remote controls used with HDTV, home theater equipment, set-top boxes and otheraudio equipment.

The ZigBee RF4CE wireless platform enables CE manufacturers to create con-sumer products and features that are unique, secure, low-cost, easy to deploy andinteroperable with other ZigBee RF4CE certified products. FreescaleSemiconductor and Texas Instruments have ZigBee RF4CE certified platforms.Other platform suppliers are now able to seek platform certification and furtherbroaden the already strong ZigBee supply chain.

“The ZigBee RF4CE specification increasesthe value of manufacturers’ remote controlproducts, boosting possibilities for innovation,interactivity and reliability ,” said Bob Heile,chairman of the ZigBee Alliance. “RF remotecontrols enable seamless command confirma-tion with components like HDTVs, home the-ater equipment, set-top boxes and other CEproducts. They will truly enrich consumers'everyday digital experience.”

Announced in March 2009, ZigBee RF4CEis a standardized specification for RF remotecontrols that enables faster , more reliable andgreater flexibility for devices to operate fromlonger distances. It removes the line-of-sightand field-of-vision barriers in today’ s IRremotes and by supporting two-way communi-cation, it opens the door for a whole new set ofcapabilities. The ZigBee RF4CE specificationis designed for a wide range of products,including home entertainment devices, lightingcontrol, security monitoring, keyless entry sys-tems and many more.

The RF4CE specification is available forpublic download at http://www.zigbee.org.

Zigbee to Propose Zigbee SmartEnergy as Basis for an IEC Standard

The ZigBee Alliance, a global ecosystem ofcompanies creating wireless solutions for usein energy management, commercial and con-sumer applications, has proposed use of theZigBee Smart Ener gy public application pro-file to the International ElectrotechnicalCommission (IEC) as a basis for an IEC stan-dard. The IEC is an international standardsorganization that prepares and publishes inter-national standards for all electrical and elec-tronic industries.

Companies around the world have validatedZigBee Smart Ener gy as the clear choice fornext generation energy management solutions.ZigBee Smart Energy is the only standardizedhome area network solution in the markettoday meeting the tough requirements of lead-ing utilities worldwide. The deployment of anestimated 30 million ZigBee equipped smartmeters is underway in North America. Workingwith the IEC on an even broader global stan-dardization will benefit the ener gy sector andpublic by placing more emphasis on ener gymanagement and smart grid development.

“The ZigBee Alliance is doing heavy liftingin the industry , offering new possibilities forseamlessly integrating the HAN with the elec-tric system to deliver long-awaited value andfunctionality as part of a lar ger smart grid,”

said Richard Schomberg, convener of the IEC Smart Grid S trategic Group.The ZigBee Alliance and its members are already working with a variety of

organizations focused on smart grid technologies. Those organizations include theAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE), Digital Addressable Lighting Initiative (Dali), HomePlug PowerlineAlliance, International Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), ElectricPower Research Institute (EPRI), European Smart Metering Industry Group(ESMIG), National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC),National Institute of S tandards and Technology (NIST), National ElectricalManufacturers Association (NEMA), Open Smart Grid, other industry or ganiza-tions and various governmental authorities worldwide.

Send ZigBee Press Releases to Heather Krier at heatherk@infowebcom.com

Certified ZigBee PRO Stack and Longer-Range IEEE 802.15.4Wireless Module Announced by Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology, Inc., a provider of microcontroller and analog semiconduc-tors, has released two additions to its IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee portfolio for short-range, low-data-rate embedded wireless networking. The MRF24J40MB is Microchip’ssecond 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency (RF), surface-mountable transceiver module. Thisnew module adds +20 decibels per milliwatt (dBm) of transmit power via an integratedPower Amplifier (PA) and -102 dBm of receive sensitivity via the integrated Low NoiseAmplifier (LNA) to the proven IEEE 802.15.4 compliant transceiver, PCB antenna anddiscrete matching circuitry. More transmit power allows designers to expand the rangeof their IEEE 802.15.4-based ZigBee or proprietary-protocol wireless networks.

The module approach eliminates RF design time, expertise and expense, whileaccelerating time to market and mitigating development risk. This module is pendingagency certification, which is another time and cost savings measure that adds value

for the adopter. Microchip makes it easy to combine this module with the perfect bal-ance of microcontroller memory , performance, peripherals and price from amonghundreds of its industry-leading 8-, 16- and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers (MCUs) anddsPIC Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). Budgetary pricing starts at $13.09 each in10,000-unit quantities.

ecobee Smart Thermostat Becomes ZigBee Smart Energy-Certifiedecobee, a green technology company, has received ZigBee Smart Energy certification

for its new ecobee Smart Thermostat. The ecobee Smart Thermostat is a sleek electron-ic device with a full-color touch screen, noted for its easy-to-use interface. It is Wi-Fi-enabled so that users of the product can change the temperature remotely , from any-where. It will now be able to support utility demand response programs.

The addition of the thermostat's new ZigBee radio module facilitates ecobee's par-ticipation in Smart Meter integration aimed athelping utilities and consumers reduce ener gyconsumption during peak periods of demand.The ecobee Smart Thermostat uses the CerticomDevice Authentication Service for Zigbee SmartEnergy and was tested and certified usingNational Technical Systems’ (NTS) ZigBeeSmart Energy (SE) Test Harness.

“The ZigBee Smart Ener gy certification is ademonstration of our commitment towards a moreintegrated, information-based, highly-adaptiveelectric grid,” said S tuart Lombard, founder andCEO of ecobee. “We are developing a new gener-ation of energy management devices for home andcommercial use to make it very simple for ourcustomers to conserve energy.”

Comit Systems, Greenpeak TechnologiesTo Provide Customized Low-Cost UltraLow Power Wireless Mesh Networks

Comit Systems, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based full-service contract engineering services company hasentered a strategic cooperative relationship withGreenPeak Technologies, a producer of battery-free communication technology for wireless senseand control applications, to deliver customizedlow-cost, ultra low power wireless mesh networksolutions utilizing GreenPeak’s technology. ComitSystems will deliver turnkey engineering servicesfor fast and reliable integration of GreenPeak’ stechnology, working with end users to identify thesystem architecture that will deliver the bestresults with the lowest total cost of ownership.

With the growing importance of ZigBee as astandard for The Smart Grid and ener gy-efficientnetworks, this partnership allows utilities and otherindustries to quickly and cost-ef fectively installwireless sensor networks to improve their ener gydemand response and consumption tracking.

“By partnering with Comit, we recognize theadvantage of working with an experienced andreputed full-service contract engineering com-pany to quickly develop new solutions andexpand into new vertical markets and geograph-ic regions,” said Cees Link, CEO, GreenPeakTechnologies. “We are very impressed withComit’s engineering expertise and the compa-ny’s commitment to providing customers withthe best solution.”

“We are very pleased that this partnership withGreenPeak gives us the opportunity to expand ourtraditional ASIC and semiconductor contractengineering model to providing customized solu-tions based on industry-leading third party tech-nology,” said Venkat Iyer, CEO for ComitSystems, Inc. “W e look forward to workingtogether with GreenPeak to provide solutions fora wide range of wireless applications.”

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RFaxis Secures Zigbee and WLAN Design WinsCeraMicro Technology Corp. has chosen RFaxis’ RF Front-end Integrated Circuits

(RFeICs) for integration into its System-in-Package (SiP) solutions for Zigbee and WLAN. CeraMicro is a solution provider of Zigbee, WLAN and Bluetooth SiPs and RF

modules. CeraMicro’s Zigbee modules (eZigbee) are widely used in various appli-cations including asset management, energy management, monitoring and sensor-ing, lighting, security, HVAC, home care, utility metering, thermostats, consumerelectronics remote controls, PC peripherals and audio devices. Its RF SiPsolutionsare used in Wi-Fi 802.11n/a/b/g modules and Bluetooth modules.

“After carefully evaluating many different RF front-end solutions, we found RFaxis’ inno-vative RFeICs to be the best of the best, delivering upon the company’s promise of a true highperformance, single-chip, single-die, BiCMOS device and changing the way we have viewedRF front-end solutions,” said Lincoln Tseng, CeraMicro’s president and general manager.

CeraMicro has designed RFaxis’ RFX2401 and RFX2402 RFeICs into its eZigbee and SiPRF modules, respectively. RFaxis’ single-chip, single-die, RFeICs are poised to replace con-ventional larger, multi-die front-end modules.Leveraging BiCMOS technology, RFaxis’ chips aredesigned to reduce the complexity of wirelessdesigns, lower manufacturing costs via a smaller foot-print and reduced bill of materials cost, acceleratetime to market, provide superior performance for acompetitive advantage, and are ultra low power tooffer improved power ef ficiency over conventionalfront-end module technologies.

“CeraMicro is a SiPpioneer, and their relationshipswith and exposure to top-tier OEMS make them anideal partner for RFaxis,” said Mike Neshat, presi-dent and CEO of RFaxis. "We anticipate a truly syn-ergistic relationship with CeraMicro moving for-ward, as we work together to improve performance,reduce cost and accelerate time to market for OEMs.”

ZigBee Alliance Certifies 17 NewZigBee Home Automation Products

The ZigBee Alliance has certified 17 devicesfrom 10 manufacturers using ZigBee HomeAutomation, plus enhancements to the publicapplication profile.

ZigBee Home Automation is a standard of feringcontrol for home appliances, lighting, environment,energy use, and security. It provides a path to directinteroperability with other ZigBee public applicationprofiles, including the industry-leading ZigBee SmartEnergy. ZigBee Home Automation now features newsecurity mechanisms and support for doorbells andmechanized window shades. The standard versionfeatures control of HV AC systems, power outlets,motorized devices, security and other devices.Product manufacturers will benefit from this stan-dardized approach that makes devices reliable,affordable, easy-to-install and operate. Productsusing ZigBee Home Automation are well suited fornew construction, do-it-yourself and retrofit markets.

The 2009 Home T echnologies and Ener gyEfficiency: A Look At Behaviors, Issues andSolutions study by the Consumer ElectronicsAssociation shows 75 percent of consumersexpressed concern over possible rising ener gycosts. Many ZigBee Home Automation certifiedproducts are designed to help consumers managehome energy costs.

“With 17 products from 10 global manufactur-ers passing our rigorous certification process,ZigBee Home Automation will be in a position tomake a strong retail debut,” said Bob Heile, chair-man of the ZigBee Alliance. “With a total of 41certified products, ZigBee Home Automation andZigBee Smart Energy will give consumers moreoptions to monitor and control their ener gy usewhile enjoying a smarter and safer home.”

For a full list of features and product photos ofthe certified products, please visitwww.zigbee.org/homeautomation.

Ember Unveils Industry’s Highest Performance ZigBee Chips Ember has released the EM300 series, its next-generation ZigBee chip family that

packs the industry’ s highest wireless networking performance and application codespace into the lowest power-consuming chip set.

The EM300 series delivers outstanding wireless RF performance with a total LinkBudget up to 109 dB. Its high transmit power virtually eliminates the need for anexternal PA in most applications, though it can easily accommodate one if designed.

The EM300 series also of fers the lowest sleep current, as low as 400 nA, of anyZigBee system on the market. Developers can take advantage of EmberZNet PRO’snetworking library to incorporate short wake cycles, and on-board clocks provideoptimized wake-sleep cycles to conserve power.

Priced under $3 in high volumes, the EM300 Series SoCs is available in late Q3 2009.

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New Online Tool Boosts Wireless Efficiencies, IncreasesSpectrum ROI

Spectrum Bridge has launched SmartW aves, its newest tool for spectrum licenseholders, consultants, system integrators and network operators. SmartWaves is a graph-ical management and strategic business planning solution that analyzes an or ganiza-tion’s spectrum and deployed wireless network assets. SmartWaves’ features include anintegrated suite of business analytics that incorporate spectrum valuation, financialreporting, competitive analysis and market demographic tools.

Operating from an online, Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription platform,SmartWave’s hosted cache of tools provide professionals the convenience of access24/7/365, allowing them to obtain the most current, up to date information on theirassets, network coverage and capacity, network operations and market data. The appli-cation integrates user specified data with FCC’s ULS system, creating a comprehensive,central repository of powerful, customized intelligence. SmartWaves’ easy to use inter-face enables users to instantaneously create cogent, graphical views and reports of their

spectrum, network assets and the marketplace that enhance strategic analysis and deci-sion making for improved return on investment.

“This is the newest product for our customers and resellers that furthers our missionof transforming spectrum into a more accessible, productive and valuable resource foreveryone,” said Richard Licursi, Spectrum Bridge CEO. “SmartW aves turns organiza-tions’ spectrum assets into an integral component of their business opportunities, a ben-efit that is rapidly resonating with wireless professionals. By highlighting the marketvalue and financial metrics of spectrum, SmartW aves is becoming a critical aspect ofthe wireless business planning process for delivering new technologies and advancedcommunication systems.”

“Anyone who needs to move beyond manually compiling and analyzing data onspreadsheets will appreciate SmartWaves as a replacement or enhancement to their exist-ing system,” said Joe Caron of Atlantic Communications, Inc. “It was the business ana-lytics that sold us, however. When we saw the demo we were impressed most by the mar-ket intelligence SmartWaves provides. With SmartWaves, we can now view our currentspectrum market valuations down to the county level and graphically analyze competi-

tors’ spectrum positions. That information isinvaluable for an industry as competitive as ours.”

SmartWaves’ subscription-based model makesit a practical solution to daily spectrum frequencymanagement for organizations and license holdersof all sizes. The customizable dashboard displayinstantly presents a consolidated view of essentialspectrum information by location, project, compa-ny, division or business unit, etc. Other summaryinformation can include spectrum allocation byfrequency, license type, radio service code, aswell as upcoming license expirations and buildout requirements. All are exportable to businessapplications including Microsoft Of fice. Userscan simplify the license renewal process even fur-ther via the SmartW aves License Manager tab,setting up automated, personalized email notifica-tions to multiple recipients.

Sumikin Bussan to Distribute ImpinjRFID Products in Japan

UHF Gen 2 radio frequency identification(RFID) technology provider Impinj, Inc. andglobal trading company Sumikin Bussan haveannounced that Sumikin Bussan will sell theImpinj Speedway family of RFID reader andantenna products throughout Japan, ensuring thatJapanese RFID solution providers now have easyaccess to UHF Gen 2 technology for a wide vari-ety of applications and markets.

Sumikin Bussan is a trading company with deeprelationships in numerous key industrial marketsthroughout Japan and first-hand experience pilot-ing RFID technology in their own apparel supplychain. The relationship with Sumikin Bussan sig-nifies the growing importance and value of UHFRFID technology solutions and strengthens theglobal presence of the Impinj brand.

“We are pleased to represent Impinj RFID prod-ucts in Japan,” said Dick Yamauchi, general man-ager of Supply Chain Management and ProjectDevelopment Department for Sumikin Bussan.“We believe Impinj's products combined with ourmarket knowledge and expertise will acceleratethe expansion of RFID adoption in Japan.”

“We are impressed with Sumikin Bussan’s lead-ership both working with the Japanese govern-ment and internationally to promote the adoptionof UHF Gen 2 solutions,” said Larry Arnstein,senior director of Business Development forImpinj. “It is an honor to have been chosen bySumikin Bussan. We look forward to jointly sup-porting our mutual customers and to helping themarket grow.”

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Luxul Wireless Teams with Control4 to Deliver Hassle Free“Whole-Home” Wireless Network Coverage

Luxul Wireless has announced that Control4, a producer of IP-based control andentertainment systems, will promote and distribute Pro-WAV solutions to its nationwidedealer network. Pro-WAV products are designed to efficiently expand the coverage areaand improve overall network performance, by enabling a single access point to providecomplete whole-home 802.11 Wi-Fi coverage.

Pro-WAV products complement Control4's home automation solutions by extendingthe wireless network by up to 400 percent. This means that a home of up to 10,000 s/fcan achieve whole-home Wi-Fi coverage using a single wireless access point (W AP),where traditionally an average of five WAPs has been required. This allows for consid-erable savings in equipment and installation, while delivering technical and functionalbenefits. One such benefit is the operation of Control4 Portable Touch Screens, whichfunction seamlessly throughout the entire home when deployed with a single accesspoint providing whole-home Wi-Fi coverage.

"A reliable and robust wireless network thatdelivers whole-home coverage is a critical com-ponent of a successful Control4 implementation,"said Paul Nagel, vice president of S trategicDevelopment for Control4. "It makes sense tooffer Luxul Wireless to our users as a high-per-formance addition."

Pro-WAV products are well suited for wirelesshome automation environments and engineeredfor easy implementation. Pro-W AV productsavailable through Control4 are FCC certified andinclude everything necessary to deliver completewhole-home 802.11 Wi-Fi network coverage.

Pro-WAV solutions implement digital signalboosting technologies and advanced circularpolarization signal technology called Clear -WAV.Together, these technologies deliver increasedsignal penetration, range and clarity.

Carlson Wireless, Tarana WirelessIntroduce a Steerable Antenna

Carlson Wireless Technologies, Inc. and TaranaWireless have partnered to develop a steerableantenna and radio system. The TRC-4, initiallydesigned for 4.9 GHz public safety applications,is a point to point self-steering high-gainmicrowave antenna and radio system.

The TRC-4 is a point to point antenna technol-ogy that electronically steers a focus beam tomaintain a strong wireless broadband link with a360º horizontal and 30º vertical range. This pro-prietary steering capability requires microsecondsto adjust to changes in position, allowing forrobust links for fixed, nomadic or mobile applica-tions including marine and terrestrial vehicles.Additionally, TRC-4 blocks and deflects RF inter-ference, further enhancing performance in crowd-ed environments.

The TRC-4 system’s plug and play adaptabilitydoesn’t require difficult configuration or realign-ments allowing for rapid deployment and minimalmaintenance. The antenna and radio are both fullycontained in a weather proof enclosure withoutmoving parts or external hardware further reduc-ing the need for costly maintenance. The TRC lineis available in a range of broadband frequenciesincluding 5.x, and 4.9 GHz.

“Installation and realignment of microwaveantenna hardware can be time consuming andcumbersome or located in remote and hard to getto places,” said Jim Carlson, CEO of CarlsonWireless. “TRC-4 can be in set up in minutes andmaintains robust throughput in adverse and onceimpossible conditions. This system expands theflexibility and reliability for permanent, tempo-rary, fixed and/or mobile mission critical commu-nication systems.”

Rayspan Corp. Receives Fundamental Metamaterial AirInterface Patent

Rayspan Corp. has been granted a fundamental patent, Antennas Based onMetamaterial Structures. The claims of this patent encompass a broad range of meta-material inventions that make possible Rayspan’ s breakthrough ultra-miniature anten-nas and related air interface components and systems.

The air interface breakthroughs enabled by Rayspan’s metamaterial technology includeultra-compact implementations for broadband and multi-band antennas, filters, couplers,diplexers and duplexers for all wireless LAN and cellular handset applications. In addi-tion, the unique properties of metamaterials enable highly integrated solutions, extendingfrom miniaturized antenna arrays, including MIMO, to complete RF front-end systems.

“Rayspan’s innovations continue to be key in successfully implementing today'sadvanced broadband wireless applications on a lar ge scale," said Dr . Maha Achour,founder and CTO of Rayspan, Inc.

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CeraMicro Technology Selects RFaxis' RFeICs for its Zigbee andWLAN Solutions

RFaxis, a fabless semiconductor company focused on innovative, next-generation RFsolutions for the wireless and connectivity markets, has announced that Taiwan-basedCeraMicro Technology Corp. has chosen RFaxis' RF Front-end Integrated Circuits(RFeICs) for integration into its System-in-Package (SiP) solutions for Zigbee and WLAN.

CeraMicro is a solution provider of Zigbee, WLAN and Bluetooth SiPs and RF mod-ules. CeraMicro's Zigbee modules (eZigbee) are widely used in various applicationsincluding asset management, energy management, monitoring and sensoring, lighting,security, HVAC, home care, utility metering, thermostats, consumer electronics remotecontrols, PC peripherals and audio devices. Their RF SiP solutions are used in Wi-Fi802.11n/a/b/g modules and Bluetooth modules.

CeraMicro has designed RFaxis' RFX2401 and RFX2402 RFeICs into its eZigbee andSiP RF modules, respectively. RFaxis' single-chip, single-die, RFeICs are poised to replace

conventional larger, multi-die front-end modules. Leveraging BiCMOS technology ,RFaxis' chips are designed to reduce the complexity of wireless designs, lower manufac-turing costs via a smaller footprint and reduced bill of materials cost, accelerate time tomarket, provide superior performance for a competitive advantage, and are ultra low powerto offer improved power efficiency over conventional front-end module technologies.

Full production of CeraMicro's SiPs and RF modules utilizing RFaxis' RFeICs willcommence in Q1 2010, and in significant volumes.

Wi-Fi-Enabled Phone Shipments Continue to Double Every Two YearsIn February 2009, ABI Research found that dual-mode cellular/Wi-Fi handset shipments

were set to double between 2008 and 2010. With the latter date fast approaching, ABIResearch analysts have confirmed that a similar pattern will hold true, or even accelerate,for the period 2009 to 2011. This year is on track to see 144 million handsets shipped, with

forecasts for 2011 at just over 300 million.“Wi-Fi's penetration into handsets has more

momentum than the bad economy,” said industryanalyst Michael Morgan. “It has become a must-have item much as Bluetooth did earlier . But justhaving Wi-Fi in the handset isn’ t enough. Youhave to have a reason for customers to use it. Untilnow it has been predominantly for data use, withvoice struggling to find its niche.”

However mobile operators’ attitudes to Wi-Fihave been changing. At first many feared that Wi-Fi would take traffic off their networks, resultingin lost revenue. Now they’re starting to realizethat it may instead mean an increase in availablenetwork capacity.

How operators view Wi-Fi is largely a functionof their particular circumstances, says Mor gan.“Verizon has not enthusiastically embraced Wi-Fiin its handsets, while AT&T has. AT&T was throwninto the pool by the iPhone. Previously people didaccess data, but the iPhone led people to use Wi-Fito a degree never seen before. Traditionally cau-tious Verizon hasn’t been thrown into that situationyet, but they are warming up to Wi-Fi.”

ABI Research’s Wi-Fi Capable Handsets exam-ines the market opportunities and provides forecastsfor Wi-Fi from a handset-based perspective, focus-ing on drivers, barriers and competing technologies.

TerreStar Successfully CompletesSatellite in-Orbit Testing

Mobile communications provider TerreStarNetworks, Inc. has successfully completed in-orbit testing (IOT) for TerreStar-1, the world’ slargest commercial communications satellite.

A significant factor in TerreStar’s IOT successwas validating that TerreStar-1’s 18 meter 2 GHzS Band reflector was performing as designed. Itis this very large reflector that enables voice, dataand video communications to be transmitted tomobile devices the size of a typical smartphone.

“The completion of in-orbit testing has verifiedseveral new technologies developed by SpaceSystems/Loral and our key suppliers,” said JohnCelli, president and COO, Space Systems/Loral(SS/L). “We are pleased to report that all of thenew developments meet or exceed performanceexpectations. In particular , the S-band antenna,which includes an 18-meter reflector developedby Harris Corp. and a complex feed array devel-oped by SS/L, has been verified by measurementsof the antenna patterns on the ground. The reflec-tor mesh is correctly aligned to the feed and thesurface shape is accurate.”

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