The Wireless USB application is based on WiMedia’s Ultra Wideband common radio platform, enabling PC.s, peripherals, consumer electronics and mobile devices to connect using using a common interface at up to 480Mbps at 3 meters. This technology was created by the Wireless USB Promoter Group: Agere Systems, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Microsoft, NEC Electronics, Philips and Samsung. Wireless USB delivers speeds of 480 Mbps at 3 meters (app. 10 feet) and 110 Mbps at 10 meters (appr. 30 feet). At close range the speed rate is the same as for Hi-Speed USB. [Source: USB.org]
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