MCCI and KDDI Deliver HD Experience in Next-Generation Set-Top Box

  • Author: USB World
  • Filed under: USB News
  • Date: May 27,2010

MCCI’s Linux-Based Host-Side Driver Solution for KDDI’s HD-STB

MCCI Corporation, the world’s leading developer of Universal Serial Bus (USB) software technology for consumer products, today announced that KDDI, a leading mobile network operator in Japan, is deploying MCCI USB host drivers in its next-generation set-top box.

KDDI’s HD-STB, a convergence set-top box that offers a “PC-free” connection to KDDI’s fiber-optic based IP TV network, includes MCCI’s Linux-based driver functionality. Music and video programs purchased via the HD-STB can be downloaded and transferred to au handsets for mobile listening or viewing. KDDI selected MCCI to provision the USB connectivity for these state-of-the-art set-top boxes, enabling the HD-STB’s attractive and reliable services.

“A set-top box such as the HD-STB is quite a challenge for developers, due to the complexity and number of features that KDDI wanted to bring to consumers,” said Terry Moore, CEO of MCCI. “It’s necessary to have a partner like MCCI with years of systems development and integration experience to solve the complex issues and bring the HD-STB to market.”

MCCI, who has delivered 700 million embedded and host-side drivers for consumer products, earlier provided host drivers for the successful deployment of KDDI’s au BOX. Previous cooperation activities between KDDI and MCCI include the development of the USB connectivity specification and the development of connectivity test tools for the au mobile network.


The WSR602, Wisair’s 2nd generation CMOS single chip offers multiple interfaces and radio channels.

Wisair, the leading provider of single-chip based UWB and Wireless USB solutions, will unveil its NEW WSR602 CMOS single chip in Computex, the largest computer exhibition in Asia (June 1st-5th).

The new chip offers PCI Express/WHCI interface and additional frequency bands, including WiMedia BG1 and BG3, BG4 & BG6 upper bands (3.1GHz to 9.5GHz). WSR602 based embedded modules targeting laptop computers and consumer electronics devices will be available for mass production in Q4 this year.

“This is a significant milestone for Wisair and its single chip CMOS capability. Our ability to integrate the entire solution into a single standard CMOS die and lower the overall cost significantly, is the enabler for increased volumes and the drive for embedding Wireless USB in laptops and consumer electronic products,” said David Yaish, President and CEO, Wisair. “With the WSR602 PCI Express and WHCI interface option for embedded solutions, in addition to the USB interface of the WSR601, our customers have the flexibility to select the best fit for their needs and we can offer a broader range of Wireless USB solutions”.

Wisair will be demonstrating the WSR602 in its hospitality suite at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Taipei during Computex. WSR601 based shipping products and new solutions will also be demonstrated, including CPT (CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES) wireless detachable/2nd laptop monitor, Great Wall wireless keyboard PC (“Cross PC”) to HDTV, wireless laptop docking for notebook PCs/MacBooks and Full HD (1080) wireless laptop to HDTV with embedded Half Mini Card inside the laptop. Read the rest of this entry »


Sequans-powered TD-LTE USB dongles deliver streaming video and more on global stage

4G chipmaker Sequans today announced that Sequans-powered TD-LTE USB dongles performed successfully as part of China Mobile’s end-to-end TD-LTE demonstration network that debuted at World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, May 1. China Mobile selected Sequans to provide TD-LTE chips and USB dongles for this revolutionary technology demonstration that was designed to show the world a real-life performance of a TD-LTE network.

China Mobile is covering several major pavilions at the Shanghai Expo with the TD-LTE service. During the demonstrations, Sequans’ small, commercial-sized TD-LTE USB dongle delivered high definition video for an audience of China Mobile executives, and high throughput for an audience of editors and analysts attending the debut event.

“We are very pleased and proud to collaborate with China Mobile on this major achievement,” said Georges Karam, Sequans CEO. “The successful demonstration shows the great potential of TD-LTE technology and that it can certainly become a global technology standard.”

The USB dongles used for the demo are powered by Sequans’ SQN3010 baseband SOC. The chip is designed to comply with the 3GPP R8 standard, supporting UE category 3 throughput of 100 Mbps in a 20 MHz channel, and LTE band classes 38 and 40.

“We have taken an early lead in the development of LTE silicon and our participation in the world’s first TD-LTE demonstration network shows our commitment to becoming a valued supplier to China Mobile and the worldwide TD-LTE ecosystem,” said Karam.


Rebit Revolutionizes NAS Backup With First Fully-Automated Software

  • Author: USB World
  • Filed under: USB News
  • Date: May 21,2010

NetSmart Provides Unmatched Ease-of-Use, Complete Recovery for PCs

Rebit announced NetSmart, the only fully automatic backup solution that supports Network Attached Storage (NAS), now available at www.Rebit.com.

Developed specifically for consumer and SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) users, NetSmart incorporates all of the features and benefits of Rebit’s ground-breaking SaveMe(TM) software into a solution that automatically and continuously backs up laptops and PCs to NAS, even as users come and go from the network Extremely easy to use, there are no buttons, no schedules, and no configurations. In the event of a catastrophe, users can easily and quickly recover individual files, entire folders, or restore the complete system to a point in time.

“Our SOHO customers have been requesting NAS backup with all of the qualities of Rebit’s DAS SaveMe software, which backs up to external USB drives,” commented Charlene Murphy, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Rebit, Inc. “We are pleased that consumers finally have a software choice that provides fully automatic and complete NAS backup and recovery yet is incredibly easy to use.”

William H. Hersh, Jr., server solutions specialist for D&H Distributing Company, Inc., had the opportunity to use NetSmart over the past few weeks. D&H will be among Rebit’s distribution partners offering NetSmart when it is released to the Channel next month.

“I find the new NetSmart to be robust enough to satisfy most SOHO users, as well as simple enough to enable any home user to keep their data intact,” said Mr. Hersh. “I believe it adds a great new dimension to Rebit’s product portfolio.”

NetSmart software can be immediately downloaded or CDs can be purchased at www.rebit.com. NetSmart will be available through Rebit’s channel partners in 30 days. Read the rest of this entry »


DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP

  • Author: USB World
  • Filed under: USB News
  • Date: May 18,2010

Synopsys Collaborates with SMIC to Deliver USB Logo-Certified DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY in SMIC’s 65 Nanometer LL Process Technology

Silicon-Proven DesignWare PHY IP Lowers Risk and Enables Easy Integration into SOCs

Synopsys and manufacturing and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) announced the immediate availability of Synopsys’ silicon-proven and USB logo-certified DesignWare(R) USB 2.0 nanoPHY intellectual property (IP) for SMIC’s 65 nanometer (nm) low- leakage (LL) process technology. As a leading provider of complete IP solutions for the USB 2.0 interface including controllers, PHY and verification IP, Synopsys continues to help designers lower integration risk by providing high-quality IP that is proven interoperable and compliant to the USB 2.0 standard specification.

The DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP is designed for a broad range of high-volume mobile and consumer applications where the key requirements include minimal area and low dynamic and leakage power consumption. In addition, the DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP has built-in tuning circuits designed to enable quick, post-silicon adjustments to account for unexpected chip/board parasitic or process variations, without having to modify the existing design. This allows designers to increase yield and minimize the cost of expensive silicon re-spins.

“The combination of Synopsys’ silicon-proven DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP and SMIC’s low-leakage 65 nm process technology allows our mutual customers to easily integrate advanced features into a process that helps them meet their low power requirements and quickly ramp into volume production,” said Chris Chi, senior vice president and chief business officer of SMIC. “Recent silicon success with customers leveraging SMIC’s 65 nanometer LL process and Synopsys’ USB2.0 nanoPHY IP gives us confidence to strengthen our strategic and synergistic relationship with Synopsys to deliver significant advantages to our customers through industry-leading integration, power efficiency and cost efficiency. We look forward to working with Synopsys as we move toward more advanced process nodes.” Read the rest of this entry »





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