Highest performance Wireless USB solution for embedded laptops
Overview
The Alereon Worldwide Wireless USB PCIe Half-MiniCard Reference Design Kit (RDK) is a turn-key manufacturing kit designed to enable the rapid development of an embedded Certified Wireless USB Host for laptops. This second generation design provides all the tools, software and design files required for the rapid deployment of a compact and cost effective solution. Based on an Alereon AL5000 Family chipset, the Worldwide Wireless USB PCIe Half-MiniCard assures worldwide capability and delivers the full potential of Certified Wireless USB.
Worldwide Compatibility
Global Companies require global solutions. Alereon offers the only Wireless USB 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/ODMs 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 PCIe Half-MiniCard exceeds WiMedia and Certified Wireless USB requirements. When connected to a Wireless USB hub, the Worldwide Wireless USB PCIe Half-MiniCard will achieve up to 100 Mbps throughput enabling virtually any legacy wired USB device. When connected to native Wireless USB devices, the Worldwide Wireless USB PCIe Half-MiniCard achieves throughput of up to 220 Mbps (depending on the device class).
Complete Software Support
In addition to full design support, the Worldwide Wireless USB PCIe Half-MiniCard includes application software that provides a graphical install wizard, radio controls and configuration menus supporting Windows XP and Vista operating systems. Diagnostic software tools for design verification and test purposes are also provided to insure fast bring-up, validation, and quick time-to-market. All required drivers, design files, and documentation are 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, AL5350 Baseband/MAC |
| Host Interface | PCI express v1.1 |
| Data rates (Mb/s) | 53.3, 80, 106.7, 160, 200, 320, 400, 480 |
| Range | 5 – 10 meters |
| Standards | WiMedia PHY version 1.1 and USB 2.0 |
| Throughput | 150 – 220 Mbps (typical to Native devices) |
| WiMedia Band Groups | 1, 3, 4, 6 (3.1 – 10.6 GHz) |
| WiMedia Channels | TFC 1–10 (TFI, FFI, TFI2) |