High-Quality Wireless Monitors Enabled by WiMedia-Certified AL5000 Chipset
Overview
The Alereon Worldwide Wireless USB Graphics Adapter Reference Design Kit (RDK) is a turn-key manufacturing kit that wirelessly connects PCs to standard monitors, projectors or displays while delivering beautiful image quality and instantaneous interactive performance. The Worldwide Wireless USB Graphics Adapter supports DVI or VGA output for resolutions up to 1680x1050 and 16.7 million colors with smooth DVD video playback. The Worldwide Wireless USB Graphics Adapter assures worldwide capability delivering the full potential of Wireless USB and is compatible with any Certified Wireless USB PC or host adapter.
Worldwide Compatibility
Global Companies require global solutions. Alereon offers the only WUSB reference design capable of delivering the full promise of Wireless USB while still meeting regulatory requirements around the globe. With an AL5000 family chipset, OEM/ODM's can ship a single Product/SKU, without modification, anywhere in the world.* Featuring support for WiMedia band groups 1, 3, 4, and 6, users have full access to more than 10 channels in any country, enabling the full 480 Mbps throughput of Wireless USB for a true worldwide solution.
* Any country with approved UWB regulations
Highest Performance
Featuring an Alereon AL5000 chipset, the Worldwide Wireless USB Graphics Adapter exceeds WiMedia and Certified Wireless USB requirements. The Worldwide Wireless USB Graphics Adapter features a high performance video engine optimized for an Alereon AL5000 chipset. The adaptive compression scheme coupled with ultra-low latency allows for a highly interactive user experience.
Complete Software Support
In addition to full design support, the Worldwide Wireless USB Graphics Adapter includes a complete API and example drivers for Windows XP/Vista operating systems. The device availability determines the type, resolution and key features of the display upon connection, ensuring a fast setup. Diagnostic software tools for design verification and test purposes are provided to insure fast bring-up, validation, and quick time-to-market. All required drivers, design files, and documentation are also included.
Reference Design Kit Contents
• Orcad schematic database
• PADS PCB layout database
• Bill of materials with approved vendor list
• Complete API and example software drivers
Board Specifications
| Chipset | AL5100 RF Transceiver, AL5300 Baseband/MAC |
| Color Depth | 32-bit True Color |
| Range | 5 – 10 meters |
| Throughput | 150 – 220 Mbps (typical to WHCI host adapters) |
| Video Resolution | Up to 1680 x 1050 |
| Video Interface | VGA |
| WiMedia Band Groups | 1, 3, 4, 6 (3.1 – 10.6 GHz) |