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Wireless Systems Design UPDATE
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August 7, 2007
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Today's Table of Contents:

1. Commentary: Whatever Happened To 802.20?
2. Propagation Analyzing Feedback Technique Boosts Wireless Transmissions
3. Enhanced Simulation Coverage Speeds-Up Next-Gen LTE, WiMAX Design    
4. Upgrades To EV-DO, HSDPA Cards Increase System Performance
5. Highly Integrated Chip Handles Both USB Host, Device Applications
6. Direct Demodulator Handles 400- To 3900-MHz Systems
7. Wireless Sensor Nodes Replace Inductive Loops For Vehicle Detection
8. Quick Poll
9. Happenings/Conferences
    -Exploring Design and Test Challenges in the Wireless World: Bluetooth
    -AdvancedTCA Summit 2007
    -CTIA Wireless Entertainment & I.T. 2007

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1. Commentary
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Whatever Happened To 802.20?
        By Louis Frenzel,
    Communications/Test Editor

The IEEE established the 802.20 wireless mobile broadband  group in 2002 and work began and progress was made. But the big question is: Whatever happened to this project? Now I know, so I can tell you about it.
        
Read the entire article at:
http://www.wsdmag.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=16335&bypass=1

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2. News
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Propagation Analyzing Feedback Technique Boosts Wireless Transmissions

Using a self-correcting feedback loop that synchronizes crystal oscillators in distant devices, a newly patented technology from Saraband Wireless Inc. considerably improves the throughput and reach of non-line-of-sight (NLOS) broadband communications...

Read the entire article at:
http://www.wsdmag.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=16317&bypass=1

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3. News
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Enhanced Simulation Coverage Speeds-Up Next-Gen LTE, WiMAX Design    

New uplink receiver models and improved uplink/downlink source models for the Agilent 3GPP LTE Wireless Library help wireless-system designers and verification engineers speed development of 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) designs for next-generation mobile communication products...

Read the entire article at:
http://www.wsdmag.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=16318&bypass=1

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Upgrades To EV-DO, HSDPA Cards Increase System Performance

A pair of Mini Card Embedded Modules from Novatel Wireless Inc. delivers expanded carrier support for the next-generation of EV-DO Rev. A and HSDPA platforms and applications in development by the company's tier-one OEM customers. Upgrades include advanced wireless functions such as antenna diversity, advanced receiver technology, increased bandwidth, and throughput of up to 7.2 Mbits/s...

Read the entire article at:
http://www.wsdmag.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=16319&bypass=1

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5. News
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Highly Integrated Chip Handles Both USB Host, Device Applications

Based on the WiMedia and Certified Wireless USB standards, the WSR601 single-die, digital CMOS chip integrates Ultra Wideband (UWB) PHY (including rf), MAC, and Wireless USB subsystems for both host and device wireless USB applications. The chip, from Wisair, supports HWA, DWA, and Native device protocols, and features SDIO and USB interfaces, isochronous data transfer, and cable and numeric association models...

Read the entire article at:
http://www.wsdmag.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=16320&bypass=1

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6. News
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Direct Demodulator Handles 400- To 3900-MHz Systems    

The first in a line of several direct demodulators for use in various wireless communication applications, including WiMAX and cellular infrastructure, the SKY73012 is well suited for quadrature demodulation of rf waveforms from 400 to 3900 MHz, according to Skyworks Solutions Inc...

Read the entire article at:
http://www.wsdmag.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=16322&bypass=1

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7. News
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Wireless Sensor Nodes Replace Inductive Loops For Vehicle Detection

Utilizing their SureCross Wireless Network and their M-GAGE Wireless Sensor Node, Banner Engineering Corp managed to create an efficient and reliable vehicle sensing system. Encapsulated in a rugged, IP67 SureCross Node enclosure, the M-GAGE comes with a FlexPower battery that powers both sensing and wireless connectivity for up to 10 years...

Read the entire article at:
http://www.wsdmag.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=16323&bypass=1

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9. Happenings/Conferences
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Exploring Design and Test Challenges in the Wireless World: Bluetooth
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AdvancedTCA Summit 2007
October 16-18
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CTIA Wireless Entertainment & I.T. 2007
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Read the full review at:
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