Wisair to unveil WSR602 wireless USB single chip

CAMPBELL, USA: Wisair, the leading provider of single-chip based UWB and Wireless USB solutions, will unveil its NEW WSR602 CMOS single chip in Computex, the largest computer exhibition in Asia (June 1st-5th).

The new chip offers PCI Express/WHCI interface and additional frequency bands, including WiMedia BG1 and BG3, BG4 and BG6 upper bands (3.1GHz to 9.5GHz). WSR602 based embedded modules targeting laptop computers and consumer electronics devices will be available for mass production in Q4 this year.

"This is a significant milestone for Wisair and its single chip CMOS capability. Our ability to integrate the entire solution into a single standard CMOS die and lower the overall cost significantly, is the enabler for increased volumes and the drive for embedding Wireless USB in laptops and consumer electronic products," said David Yaish, President and CEO, Wisair.

"With the WSR602 PCI Express and WHCI interface option for embedded solutions, in addition to the USB interface of the WSR601, our customers have the flexibility to select the best fit for their needs and we can offer a broader range of Wireless USB solutions."

Wisair will be demonstrating the WSR602 in its hospitality suite at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Taipei during Computex. WSR601 based shipping products and new solutions will also be demonstrated, including CPT (CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES) wireless detachable/2nd laptop monitor, Great Wall wireless keyboard PC (Cross PC) to HDTV, wireless laptop docking for notebook PCs/MacBooks and Full HD (1080) wireless laptop to HDTV with embedded Half Mini Card inside the laptop.

Wireless USB products (Laptop to HDTV, Laptop Docking and USB Adapter Set) based on the 1st generation WS601 chip are already offered by Lenexpo (Atlona), Source R&D (Warpia), InFocus and Cables Unlimited in the USA, Fujitsu, XEL (Q-Waves), Hama, Olidata, Digicom, Display Solutions, More Monitors and Pearl in Europe, Witech in Korea and Quixun (EZAir) in Japan. Additional product launches in different regions worldwide are expected soon.