WiQuest Communications, Inc., the leading, fabless semiconductor
company developing complete Ultrawideband (UWB) solutions, and Belkin
International, Inc. announced today that Belkin is the first to
achieve European Union regulatory approval of its Wireless USB Hub.
Based on WiQuest´s total reference design solutions, Belkin´s Wireless
USB Hub is now the first UWB product that can be legally sold across
EU member countries.
Adding to existing regulatory approvals for the US and Japan,
Belkin´s WiQuest-based products now conform to EU Class 1 device
regulations for UWB systems and will be used as the test bed for other
solutions seeking regulatory approval, when they become available. The
products were approved for use in WiMedia Band Group 1, the primary
set of frequencies having the greatest range, the greatest number of
alternative interoperable products, and is usable in many worldwide
regions. This event greatly expands the overall market for UWB
products to include all EU countries in addition to already approved
products in the US and Japan.
"We are very pleased with how WUSB is progressing. Our partnership
with WiQuest continues to lead the technology evolution with proven
and robust solutions that are the first to achieve international
regulatory acceptance," said Chris McGugan, Vice President of Product
Management at Belkin. "Being in compliance with all applicable UWB EU
test regulations is a significant accomplishment and is the result of
the hard work of both the Belkin and WiQuest teams. Passing this
regulatory approval not only brings Wireless USB to our customers in
Europe, but it is also a major step towards widespread market
proliferation."
"Certified Wireless USB shipments are expected to exceed 190
million units annually by 2010," said Brian O´Rourke, principal
analyst for In-Stat. "This achievement by Belkin and WiQuest is
a significant step toward launching the entire market internationally
and is a further testament to the work that these companies and the
WiMedia Alliance have done to achieve UWB acceptance worldwide."
"WiQuest provides the industry with the most advanced, highest
performing solutions for Certified Wireless USB," said Matthew
Shoemake, WiQuest founder and president. "Coupled with our company´s
leadership in passing multiple FCC certifications in the US and TELEC
certification in Japan, WiQuest-based products prevail at
international acceptance with innovative and pioneering UWB solutions.
Product availability across the EU is now imminent."
The newly approved platform utilizes WiQuest´s award-winning
WQST110/101 silicon and software solution. The WQST110/101 is based on
the Certified Wireless USB specification from the USB Implementers
Forum and the WiMedia common radio platform.
WiQuest Total Solution
WiQuest reference designs based on the WQST110/101 total solution
include the Wireless USB Adapter, 4-port Hub and Half Mini Card
reference designs, all based on the Certified Wireless USB technology
from the USB Implementers Forum. WiQuest´s total UWB solution is the
industry´s fastest at 1 Gbps data rate.
About Belkin International, Inc.
Belkin offers a diverse product mix that provides people with
seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go.
Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company and
the recognized leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to
accessories for MP3 devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive
solutions for networking, home theater -- with our PureAV(R) line of
cables, power, and digital wireless accessories -- and many more
categories. You can view and purchase them at www.belkin.com, as well
as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and
superstores.
Belkin´s phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global
presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we now
have offices throughout Europe -- in the United Kingdom, the
Netherlands, and Germany, among others -- and in the Asia Pacific
region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters
in Hong Kong.
About WiQuest Communications
WiQuest Communications, Inc. is the leading consumer solutions
company designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultra high
speed, ultrawideband (UWB) platforms. WiQuest´s complete solution
portfolio includes chipset, software and manufacturing designs.
WiQuest´s world class technology and technical support enable a new
class of "off-the-shelf-production" wireless connectivity to PC,
digital entertainment, consumer electronics and mobile systems --
enabling The New Frontier of Wireless(TM).
Founded in September 2003, WiQuest´s strong team comprises
hundreds of years of collective industry semiconductor and systems
experience, resulting in dozens of successful high-volume product
implementations including Wireless LAN, DSL and Ethernet solutions. To
learn more about WiQuest, please visit www.WiQuest.com.
WiQuest(TM) and The New Frontier of Wireless(TM) are trademarks of
WiQuest Communications, Inc. All other trademarks and copyrights are
the property of the respective owners.
