Adapter Interfaces Wired USB To Wireless USB

Connecting wired USB peripherals to systems based on the Certified Wireless USB specification, the uPD720180 DWA chip complies with the industry-standard USB-IF Certified Wireless USB specification. Users can implement a complete system based on Certified Wireless USB technology by combining the DWA chip with the company's uPD720170 host controller chip. Other features include support for rates from 53.3 to 480 Mb/s and up to 32 remote pipes. Price is $40 each in sample quantities. NEC ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC., Santa Clara, CA. (800) 366-9782.