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Wireless Systems Design UPDATE
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April 10, 2006
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Today's Table of Contents:

1. Viewpoint: WiMAX Progress Not Slowed By Competition
2. Feature Article: Breakthrough Modulation Method Minimizes Bandwidth At Any Speed
3. Highly Integrated One-Chip ZigBee Platform Holds Down Power Consumption
4. Power-Amplifier Modules Save Space, Cut Time-To-Market In Handset Applications
5. Addition To WiMAX Test Set Verifies Protocol Conformance
6. WiMAX, Wi-Fi Multimode Transceiver Chip Is Energy-Efficient
7. Wireless Modules Receive FCC/ETSI Okay For 801.15.4, ZigBee Use
8. WiMAX And Wi-Fi Testing Information Available For Free
9. Happenings/Conferences:
- 5th International Basestation Conference
- IEEE/MMT-S International Microwave Symposium
- Wireless Communications Association (WCA 2007)

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1. Viewpoint
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WiMAX Progress Not Slowed By Competition
By Louis E. Frenzel, Wireless/Communications Technical Editor

WiMAX, one of many broadband wireless standards, is finally making progress — despite the massive competition...

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http://wsdmag.com/Articles/ArticleID/15349/15349&bypass=1.html

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2. Feature Article
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Breakthrough Modulation Method Minimizes Bandwidth At Any Speed
By Louis E. Frenzel, Wireless/Communications Technical Editor

Those of you who work in wireless know the basics, such as the higher the data rate, the wider the bandwidth you are going to use. With spectrum being in such short supply, or perhaps just way too expensive, wireless engineers have resorted to all sorts of tricky methods to squeeze more bits per Hertz of bandwidth...

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http://wsdmag.com/Articles/ArticleID/15365/15365&bypass=1.html

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3. News
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Highly Integrated One-Chip ZigBee Platform Holds Down Power Consumption

Packing all the essential components of a ZigBee application on one chip, the MC1322x Platform in Package solution made by Freescale Semiconductor provides high performance with low power consumption. The single chip integrates a 32-bit microcontroller, a fully compliant IEEE 802.15.4 transceiver, a balun, RF matching components, and much more...

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http://wsdmag.com/Articles/ArticleID/15305/15305&bypass=1.html

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Power-Amplifier Modules Save Space, Cut Time-To-Market In Handset Applications

The RF3198 dual-band power amplifier is the latest addition to the RF Micro Devices' PowerStar family of modules. This newest member aims at the major growth areas in the cellular handset market, including entry-level and replacement handsets, GSM/EDGE handsets, and 3G multimode handsets...

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http://wsdmag.com/Articles/ArticleID/15306/15306&bypass=1.html

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Addition To WiMAX Test Set Verifies Protocol Conformance

Agilent Technologies introduces its IEEE 802.16e 2005 Protocol Conformance Test (PCT) Solution, which allows developers and test houses to validate protocol test cases to verify protocol implementations. The instrument is based on the company's E6651A Mobile WiMAX Test Set. Its PCT capability was developed in conjunction with Innowireless Co., which has extensive experience with WiBro wireless systems in Korea...

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http://wsdmag.com/Articles/ArticleID/15307/15307&bypass=1.html

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WiMAX, Wi-Fi Multimode Transceiver Chip Is Energy-Efficient

The SMARTi WiMAX transceiver from Infineon provides support for both IEEE 802.16e WiMAX and 802.11b/g WLAN in one CMOS RF silicon chip. The device enables broadband wireless applications to incorporate value-added services beyond 3G, like high-speed data downloads, video sharing, and VoIP...

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http://wsdmag.com/Articles/ArticleID/15308/15308&bypass=1.html

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Wireless Modules Receive FCC/ETSI Okay For 801.15.4, ZigBee Use

The Jennic wireless modules based on the JN5139 family of wireless microcontrollers have received FCC and ETSI certifications of compliance for use in IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee applications...

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http://wsdmag.com/Articles/ArticleID/15309/15309&bypass=1.html

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WiMAX And Wi-Fi Testing Information Available For Free

Two test equipment manufacturers are offering free information on test procedures and instruments for testing of WiMAX and WiFi systems. Agilent Technologies is giving away a wall-poster reference aid and an eight-page brochure on WiMAX...

Read the entire article at:
http://wsdmag.com/Articles/ArticleID/15310/15310&bypass=1.html

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9. Happenings/Conferences
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5th International Basestation Conference
April 24-27
Bath, United Kingdom
http://www.avrenevents.com/bath2007

IEEE/MMT-S International Microwave Symposium
June 3-8
Honolulu, Hawaii
http://www.ims2007.org.

Wireless Communications Association (WCA 2007)
June 11-14
Washington, D.C.
http://www.wcai.com


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