Concept PC reduces interference between 802.11 and Bluetooth.
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Single-chip UltimateBlue Bluetooth solution and co-developed Intel Wireless Co-existence System are integrated into Intel's "Florence" PCs. Both Bluetooth and 802.11 wireless technologies can operate simultaneously. It ensures optimal data throughput, range, and responsiveness on wireless LANs while maintaining connectivity with other PCs or peripherals enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology.
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"Florence" Concept PC Features Wireless Coexistence Technology Co-Developed By Silicon Wave and Intel
Intel Wireless Coexistence System minimizes interference between 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless technologies
http://siliconwave.com/pr_030804_intel_concept_pc.htm
SAN DIEGO, March 8, 2004 Silicon Wave, a leading supplier of integrated circuits for Wireless Personal Area Networks, today announced that their single-chip UltimateBlue Bluetooth solution and the co-developed Intel Wireless Coexistence System are integrated into Intel Corporation's "Florence" concept PCs, unveiled at the recent Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco. The new concept line consists of three prototype portable computers that combine unique case designs with the latest computing and wireless technology from Intel. The Intel Wireless Coexistence System is incorporated into Florence to minimize interference between Bluetooth and 802.11 wireless technologies, allowing both to operate simultaneously.
"The concept PC program was started over two years ago to showcase Intel's products and to provide customers with a vision of what was possible." said Mike Trainor, chief mobile technology evangelist for Intel Corporation. "Wireless computing is a big part of that vision, and our work with Silicon Wave on a coexistence solution is another example of delivering innovative solutions to real-world problems."
Bluetooth and 802.11 are complementary wireless technologies that share the same 2.4GHz ISM band. When the two technologies operate at the same time, for example when Bluetooth applications are used while the user is connected to the network over 802.11, interference may occur. The Intel Wireless Coexistence System ensures that end users experience optimal data throughput, range and responsiveness on wireless LANs while maintaining connectivity with other PCs or peripherals enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology such as keyboards, mice, printers, PDAs, cameras and Smart Phones.
"Both Bluetooth and 802.11 wireless technologies are rapidly being integrated into PCs, so it is critical that we minimize interference issues," said Malachi Bierstein, technical marketing manager for Silicon Wave. "The Intel Wireless Coexistence System plays a key role in delivering seamless wireless connectivity to the Florence concept PC."
About Silicon Wave
Based in San Diego, Silicon Wave is a leading provider of low-power, highly integrated RF communication system components for the global Bluetooth wireless market. Silicon Wave products and services include single-chip radio processors, stand-alone radio modems, baseband processors, software solutions and a baseband IP licensing program. Founded in 1997, the company was the first to deliver a fully qualified single-chip radio modem for Bluetooth communications and first to achieve Bluetooth Specification Version 1.1 qualification for its products. Products are available exclusively from RF Micro Devices, Silicon Wave's global channel partner for its CMOS single-chip radio processors and standalone radio modem Bluetooth solutions. Silicon Wave is an Associate Member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. The company's Web site is located at www.siliconwave.com.
Silicon Wave, the diamond logo design, and the SiW product name prefix are registered trademarks and UltimateBlue is a trademark of Silicon Wave, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Silicon Wave, Inc is under license. All other product, service, and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
