Wisair Awarded FCC Certification for its Ultra Wideband Solution
The First WiMedia/MB-OFDM Product to Receive FCC Certification
Campbell, California, August 11, 2005 – Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB solutions leader Wisair today announced that it has received certification approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its Development System based on its Ultra Wideband chipset solution. The certification paves the way for shipment of consumer electronics devices based on Wisair’s UWB and Wireless-USB chipset.
Wisair is the first WiMedia/MBOA company to receive FCC certification for its Ultra Wideband technology, following the waiver granted for the Multiband OFDM standard earlier this year.
The FCC certification has been achieved through a close collaboration between Wisair and TDK Test Services, a division of TDK Corp. located in Austin, Texas. “The Wisair development system is a very robust design which allowed us to move it through the test and certification process quickly,” said Pat Carson, Vice President of TDK Test Services.
“The FCC approval is yet another endorsement of the MBOA specifications and WiMedia platform, and provides a further stamp of approval for our UWB and Wireless USB offerings,” said David Yaish, Wisair President and CEO. “TDK’s experience and expertise in the area of Ultra Wideband have proven invaluable in achieving a fast and efficient certification process,” Mr. Yaish added.
Wisair has released its 2nd generation UWB chipset solution earlier this year, and has showcased reference designs in small product form factor, such as the UWB dongle, in Japan and the US.
“We are extremely pleased to see Wisair reach this milestone,” said Stephen Wood, President of the WiMedia Alliance. “Wisair and other WiMedia member companies are bringing the WiMedia design to market far faster than most people thought possible. Wisair’s progress in obtaining FCC approval on their radio has been exemplary.”
About Wisair
Wisair is a leading provider of Ultra Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB chipset solutions for consumer electronics, mobile devices, and PC peripherals. Combining its wireless communication and radio frequency expertise, Wisair is a promoter member of the WiMedia Alliance and an active participant in the IEEE standardization process and the Wireless USB Promoters Group.
A well-funded company, Wisair investors includes Intel Capital, NTT, NIF Ventures, Apax, Vertex, RAD Group and Tamar Ventures. Wisair is headquartered in Israel, with offices in the US, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. For more information, visit the company web site at www.wisair.com.