San Francisco, CA and London, UK; 13 March 2006: UWB is set to revolutionise how devices connect. Th Released by: visiongain Web Site: http://www.visiongainintelligence.com/ “UWB will make the digital wireless home a reality,” says latest visiongain report. Email: sara.peerun@visiongain.com Keywords: Ultra Wideband,UWB,Wi-Fi,Bluetooth,USB,RF energy,multimedia,digital camera,mobile phone,PC,HDTV Update Date: 3/15/2006 6:44:43 AM Hits: 211 Descrption:  The concept of UWB is to develop, transmit and receive a short duration burst of RF energy. A cheap, lower power solution, it will enable electronic devices in homes and offices to be connected efficiently. This will be especially important for connecting devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, PCs, HDTV monitors and printers. UWB represents a major step forward towards making the concept of the wireless digital home a reality. “UWB offers a promising solution to the scarcity of RF spectrum by allowing UWB-enabled services to coexist with current radio systems with minimal interference. This means that there is the advantage of avoiding expensive spectrum licensing fees,” says analyst Sherman Fridman. The future of UWB’s success is hampered with two standards being debated - MB-OFDM and DS-UWB, and the battle looks set to be taken to the market. MB-OFDM has the backing of Intel and Texas Instruments. Motorola and Freescale Semiconductor are among DS-UWB supporters, as this technology is targeted primarily at multimedia and handheld devices. Another potential issue for the future of UWB is that current FCC restrictions mean that UWB is only able to send and receive data over short distances, less than 30 feet. This will hamper future deployment in corporate environments. Bluetooth has taken advantage of the UWB standards roadblock, announcing that it will work with both competing UWB groups to develop new wireless-enabled products under the Bluetooth brand. Bluetooth SIG’s roadmap includes a way-point called 'Seattle,' which will feature Bluetooth’s first compatibility with UWB. These products will be brought to market mid-2007. This report analyses the scenarios that are most likely to develop and the implications for UWB and related technologies of each scenario. In the process, it discusses the advantages and disadvantages of UWB technology, comparing it to related technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ZigBee. A particular focus of the report are the applications enabled by UWB, its timeline and roadmap, as well as the impact it will have on the market. ENDS Notes for Editors If you are interested in a more detailed overview of this report, including charts and images, e-mail sara.peerun@visiongain.com, phone Sara on 020 8767 6711 or see http://www.visiongainintelligence.com/reportDetail.aspx?reportId=1276&adSelection=Y&industryIdL1=1003 About visiongain Visiongain is one of the most innovative independent media companies in Europe. Based in London, it produces a host of business-2-business conferences, newsletters, management reports and e-zines focusing on the Telecoms, Pharmaceutical and Defence sectors. Visiongain publishes reports produced by its in-house analysts, who are qualified experts in their field. It has firmly established itself as the first port-of-call for the business professional, who needs independent, high quality, original material to rely and depend on. For more information on, go to www.visiongainintelligence.com Contact infomation: Visiongain, 40, Tooting High St, London SW17 0RG Tel +44 (0)20 8767 6711 Fax +44 (0)20 8767 5001