SB Ranger 2200 products extend high-speed USB 2.0 over Cat 5 and Fiber Optics at distances up to 10km, offering simple, cost effective connectivity solutions

Icron Technologies, leading providers of ExtremeUSB(R) USB extension solutions, announced its new USB Ranger(R) 2200 family of products:

- USB Ranger(R) 2212: USB 2.0 Cat 5 Extender with Remote Power
- USB Ranger(R) 2204: USB 2.0 Cat 5 Extender
- USB Ranger(R) 2224: Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender
- USB Ranger(R) 2244: Long Reach Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender

The USB Ranger 2200 family of USB extenders utilizes Icron’s leading edge and patented ExtremeUSB(R) technology to provide true USB 2.0 connections over long wires at data rates up to 480Mbps. Ideal for industrial, commercial and medical connectivity applications, Icron’s true plug-and-play products are compatible with leading operating systems and no software drivers are required to support all USB device types such as mouse and keyboards, web cams, hard drives, printers, scanners, audio devices, touch screens, digital cameras and game controllers. The Ranger 2200 family supports high-speed USB 2.0 connections where USB connectivity is required beyond five meter distances for applications such as industrial control, digital signage, Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) extension, medical imaging and security.

“Gefen has long turned to Icron Technologies for ExtremeUSB(R) technology used in long distance USB extension,” stated Gefen’s President and CEO, Hagai Gefen. “With the new high-speed USB 2.0 extender technology, peripherals can now be extended up to 100 meters using Cat 5 cable, and up to 10 kilometers using fiber optic cable. When incorporating this new technology in our KVM extenders alongside DVI, such as in the Gefen 4×1 DVI KVM DL Switcher, this becomes very useful because we can offer viable choices for installers, depending on the distance USB and video needs to travel.”

“Our latest generation of ExtremeUSB(R) technology and the Ranger 2200 product series represent the culmination of a long term strategy to provide a scalable, robust USB 2.0 extension platform to address the wide variety of use cases our customers find for our products,” said Brian Donnelly, VP of Marketing and Business Development. “We are now able to quickly and cost effectively deliver a variety of Icron branded, private-label and OEM ExtremeUSB(R) products to existing and new markets.”

The USB Ranger(R) 2212 is a two port, 100m (330 feet), Cat 5 USB 2.0 Extender that operates at up to 480 Mbps, and includes Remote Power capability for delivering 500mA power to remote USB devices without the need for a remote external power adapter.

The USB Ranger(R) 2204 is a four port, 100m (330 feet), Cat 5 USB 2.0 Extender that operates at up to 480 Mbps.

The USB Ranger(R) 2224 is a four port, 500m (1650 feet), Multimode Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender that operates at up to 480 Mbps and replaces Icron’s Ranger 442 Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender.

The USB Ranger(R) 2244 is a four port, 10km (6.25 miles), Singlemode Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender that operates at up to 480 Mbps and replaces Icron’s Ranger 444 Fiber Optic USB 2.0 Extender.

The Ranger 2200 series products are all FCC/CE Class B certified and meets or exceeds the ESD immunity certification EN-61000-4-2. Housed in robust metal enclosures, these products are suitable for many industrial and commercial applications. All products are available as Turnkey OEM PCBs enabling customers to embed ExtremeUSB(R) into their own solutions.

Icron is accepting orders for USB Ranger 2224 for shipment in late February. The USB Ranger 2212 will ship in March and the USB Ranger 2204 and 2244 will ship in April. Turnkey PCBs with and without enclosures and power supplies are also available for OEMs.


Single USB-based device provides fixed and mobile services with better performance in more places

The Home & Networks Mobility business of Motorola, Inc., the worldwide leader in developing and deploying WiMAX 802.16e networks and consumer devices, announced a new docking station, or cradle, for its WiMAX USBw 200 dongle. The docking station significantly improves the indoor performance of the USBw 200 which was introduced in late 2009 as a convenient way for users to gain access to WiMAX networks from their laptops while on the go.

The USBw 200 and the new docking station are among other new WiMAX solutions that will be featured at Motorola’s stand (Hall 8, 8B53) during Mobile World Congress 2010.

“Motorola has a broad portfolio of high-performance, high-quality WiMAX devices that meet customers’ diverse needs for connectivity. The docking station for the USBw 200 is our latest innovation to improve indoor coverage so people have greater flexibility on where they can enjoy personal media experiences,” said Bruce Brda, senior vice president, Motorola’s Home & Networks Mobility.

The addition of the USBw200 docking station to Motorola’s portfolio of existing CPE products fulfils the need for a single USB-based device to provide indoor and outdoor, and mobile and nomadic/fixed access on demand. It also has a removable base so it can be attached to a window.

By simply connecting the docking station to a laptop using a USB cable and placing the USBw200 into the docking station users gain significant improvement in their connection. When in the docking station the USBw 200 commands up to 3dB improvement in signal level vs. a standalone USBw200 device, offering greater coverage and delivering a user experience that is on par with a desktop CPE. Improved coverage also means that operators can extend the reach of their network, providing service to more customers over a greater area without having to increase the number of sites.

The docking station greatly enhances the versatility, functionality, and performance of the USBw 200 for end users. It also gives network operators a new, improved solution to attract a wider range of customers while offering potential savings on their network infrastructure costs.

The docking station also supports the USBw 200′s Tx switching capability that features two antennas and switched transmitter diversity. With this capability, the USBw 200 automatically transmits on the antenna that is receiving the stronger signal, providing subscribers with a better connection to the network while allowing operators to reduce base station infrastructure requirements.

The USBw 200 docking station, available for 2.5GHz and 3.5GHz bands, is scheduled for availability in Q2 2010. The USBw 200 dongle is available now through select WiMAX service providers. The USBw 200 auto installs necessary drivers for the Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 operating systems, eliminating the need for a separate driver CD and delivering true “plug-and-play” simplicity that reduces operators’ involvement in helping customers launch service.

Motorola is leading the industry with award winning, end-to-end WiMAX solutions that address the full scope of operators’ deployment needs. The Motorola WiMAX solutions portfolio includes access, core, devices, network management and services. Motorola’s best-in-class quality assurance processes, along with a track record of WiMAX commercial deployments worldwide, offer service providers the confidence that they are getting a high-quality, reliable solution.

Source: Motorola, Inc.


The Wireless USB DisplayDock Set for Mac Platforms will be offered by 4 OEM vendors in the end of March 2010

Wisair, a leading provider of single-chip based UWB and Wireless USB solutions, announced the availability of its Wireless USB DisplayDock Set solution for Mac OS, enabling MacBook owners to enjoy a whole new user experience.

The Wireless USB DisplayDock Set for MacBooks will be offered by 4 OEM vendors in the end of March 2010: Lenexpo (Atlona), Source R&D (Warpia) and Cables Unlimited in the USA and Olidata in Europe. Demonstrations will be held in MacWorld 2010 show in San Francisco in Atlona’s and Wisair’s booths.

While enjoying the mobility of MacBook platforms, users can now also enjoy a convenient working environment at their home or at the office. The Wireless USB DisplayDock Set allows users to easily connect their MacBook to their desktop environment, consisting of a monitor, speakers, keyboard and mouse, with a single adapter that connects to a USB port on the MacBook.

MacBook platforms do not have VGA or DVI connectors, which are the most common connectors in monitors and for a complete desktop environment, Mac users therefore need today to connect at least 4 cables/adapters: (1) a mini-Displayport or mini-DVI to VGA or DVI adapter cable (2) USB cable for the keyboard (3) USB cable for the mouse (4) yet another cable for the audio.

Wisair’s Wireless USB DisplayDock solution allows Mac users to connect to a monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers, via a single wireless link with a single adapter that connects to a USB port, available in ALL MacBook platforms. Bearing in mind that there are very limited docking solutions for MacBook platforms available today, this solution offers a whole new user experience with plug and play operation and enhanced convenience.

Amongst Wisair’s customers that are currently shipping Wireless USB products are Lenexpo (Atlona), Source R&D (Warpia) and Cables Unlimited in the USA, Fujitsu, XEL (Q-Waves), Hama, Olidata, Digicom, Display Solutions and More Monitors in Europe and Witech in Korea. The availability of Mac OS support in addition to Windows OS support allows these customers to further expand their offering to MacBook users.

User’s Benefits:
Convenience – enjoy the MacBook mobility as well as the convenience of a large monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers while at home or at the office.
Complete – a single adapter that transfers everything (the video, audio and input devices), wirelessly.
Simplicity - does not require any network know-how or network configuration. Install the software once, plug in the MacBook adapter to a USB port available in ALL Mac platforms and go.
Performance – no delay for keyboard, mouse or audio and crisp and clear images delivered with fast and reliable Ultra Wide Band (UWB) radio and Wireless USB protocol.
Security - pre-paired adapters to ensure secure transmissions over a 128 bit encrypted link.

Wireless USB Solutions Key Features:
– Point to point wireless connectivity based on reliable UWB radio link.
– Universal solution for MacBook platforms with an adapter that connects to a single USB port available in ALL Mac platforms, for audio, video, keyboard and mouse.
– Connectivity from anywhere in the room, with distances of up to 30 ft.
– Pre-paired adapters for hassle-free, plug and play operation.
– High speed connectivity that does not load the WiFi network in the office or at home and does not degrade its performance, for simultaneous operation and display of Internet content.
– Wireless audio and video (up to 1440×1050 screen resolution).
– Mac Leopard (10.5) and Snow Leopard (10.6) OS support.

Source: Wisair


IriTech, Inc., a leading provider of iris-based biometric identification technology, products and services, was once again identified by NIST in the IREX I Supplemental Report as the most accurate iris technology for current operational data.

For operational data, the OPS dataset, the next best competitor exhibits error rates approximately 50% higher than IriTech.

Even with a commanding lead, IriTech continues to rapidly advance its iris identification technology and is pleased to announce a new SDK, with significant performance gains in both speed and accuracy. IriTech’s new SDK achieves speeds 10 times faster than the SDK it submitted for NIST IREX, and further improves accuracy. With the new SDK, tested against the only open dataset used in NIST IREX, the BATH dataset, FNMR is reduced by as much as 90%. These tremendous gains further widen the performance gap between IriTech and its competitors, and provide IriTech customers with confidence they are achieving the best results possible.

“The combination of our superior accuracy and fast, efficient processing provides best value to our customers, ensuring top performance at the best price,” stated Dr. Kim, President and CEO of IriTech, Inc. “We understand the importance of our customers’ missions and are honored to provide them with the critical identification tools they need for success.”

Through release of this advanced SDK and the recent release of a new family of high performance, affordable USB 2.0 iris cameras, IriTech continues to lead the industry in providing customers with a flexible and modular iris identification capability.

The NIST IREX reports can be found at http://iris.nist.gov/irex.

Source: IriTech, Inc.


SCM Microsystems, Inc. announced that its thumb-sized SCR3500 SmartFold Personal Identity Verification (PIV)/Common Access Card (CAC) smart card reader has been approved by the General Service Administration (GSA) for use by U.S. government agencies and employees.

The SCR3500 SmartFold is ideal for on-the-go government employees that have notebooks without integrated card readers. It is a uniquely designed, small (only 48 x 20 x 12 millimeters when folded), portable contact smart card reader that will fit easily on employees’ key rings and in their pockets. Since it is so easy to carry around, government employees can conduct sensitive business anywhere, at any time, with full security. The reader is simply unfolded and inserted into a free USB port of a notebook. Then, employees can insert their PIV/CAC card into the reader to enable secure access to government systems and data.

The SCR3500 SmartFold is now on the GSA Approved Products List (APL) at http://fips201ep.cio.gov/apl.php, which means the reader is compliant with all Federal Information Processing Standards 201 (FIPS 201) and PIV/CAC card requirements, and is ready for purchase by government agencies and/or their purchasing agents.

“Government agencies need to comply with FIPS 201 PIV requirements for strong security and privacy, but not to the detriment of their day-to-day productivity,” said Dr. Manfred Mueller, chief executive officer of SCM Microsystems. “We designed the SCR3500 SmartFold to actually increase productivity. Its size and portability ensure easy and convenient use regardless of location, with the full security vital for government activities.”

Source: SCM Microsystems, Inc.





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