NXP's Wireless USB Chip Receives USB-IF Certification

(Product News, 1 Oct 2007)

NXP Semiconductors has announced that its ISP3582 chip is now certified by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). NXP has also released a small WUSB native module that incorporates its Wireless USB native device controller, enabling consumer peripheral manufacturers and designers to reduce implementation risks while delivering dependable, high-speed connectivity between devices.

"As a long-time promoter of USB technologies, NXP, has realized the need for a small, low power and high performance solution such as their latest certified Wireless USB device, the ISP3582," said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF president. "It's great to see a certified solution become available to end manufacturers that is ideal for the ultra small peripherals being introduced in the marketplace."

NXP ISP3582's 7x7mm form factor, in conjunction with its compliance to USB-IF requirements, is empowering module makers to meet growing demand for robust, ultra-small components as portable consumer products shrink in size and increase in functionality.

Further to its achievement of receiving USB-IF's stamp of approval, NXP is working with leading module maker Murata to enable a small form factor module of less than 1.5cm². Equipped with ISP3582, the module can be readily placed in portable products such as mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 and personal media players. The Murata module is a Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) module which is a complete Wireless USB peripheral solution that can be readily placed in systems easing RF design consideration and shortening time to market.

"With digital content becoming pervasive and the consumer increasingly mobile, Wireless USB offers the fastest and easiest means of transferring data between consumer devices," said Dr. Antonio Alvarez-Tinoco Senior Director & General Manager, Product Line USB/UWB of NXP Semiconductors. "NXP's certified Wireless USB chip enables such content sharing, reliably. For instance, a handset equipped with an ISP3582 module can transfer 20 photos to another handset, printer or personal computer with a Wireless USB host within seconds. With this product development and a strong partner base, NXP is confident of expanding its leadership from USB to UWB."

NXP's ISP3582 native Wireless USB device controller (in comparison to the dongle approach) uses less circuitry and optimizes chip size to enable better performance, lower power consumption, and therefore lower cost. The ISP3582 has passed certification testing for Wireless USB Specification 1.0, and combines a Registered PHY from Realtek which has been verified as compliant to the WiMedia PHY specification. The solution is capable of handling data rates at 480Mbps, enabling consumers to enjoy fast, short range wireless data transfers.

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