From: EETimes
LONDON — SiBeam, a pioneer in 60GHz chips for wireless video
networking, is demonstrating its second generation chipsets based
on the WirelessHD specification at this week's CEATEC Japan
exhibition.
The company suggests this part will keep it ahead of the pack "as
the only option for high quality lossless 1080p Full HD video in
the world."
Other companies targeting the Wirelsss HD space with 60GHz
solutions include Amimon, and a host of chip makers grouped under
the recently formed WiGig Alliance.
Members include Atheros, Broadcom, Dell, Intel, LG Electronics,
Marvell, Microsoft, Mediatek, NEC, Nokia, Panasonic, Samsung and
Wilocity. The Alliance aims to reduce the risks and uncertainty
from deploying Wireless HD, easing the concerns of hesitant
consumer electronics companies.
SiBeam (Sunnyvale, Calif) claims a number of breakthroughs for its
latest device, including low cost, low power transmitter and
receiver chipsets, each incorporating an RF IC and network
processor.
The SB9220 Network Processor and the SB9210 RF Transmitter are
targeted at products such as A/V receivers, home theater-in-a-box
systems, Blu-ray players, set-top-boxes and media center PCs. The
SB9221 Network Processor and the SB9211 RF Receiver chipset are
said to be most suitable for digital televisions, monitors and
front projectors.
The second generation part features lower power consumption — ideal
for CE systems via the elimination of the need for active cooling;
smaller form factor — suitable for inclusion in super slim DTV
panels and smaller profile devices, such as Blu-ray players and
notebook PCs; 3D video support; integrated HDMI and LVDS; support
for the latest versions of HDMI, HDCP and DTCP standards and
backchannel (LR)-audio for enhanced surround sound capability.
SiBeam says they meet global regulatory specifications and
approvals.
"SiBeam has set a new industry record as the first to deliver a 65
nanometer (nm) 60GHz design, enabling a significant reduction in
cost, size and power. This critical advancement makes it even
easier to design into consumer electronic products, a key advantage
for our customers as they develop for and reach the mass market,"
said John LeMoncheck, President and CEO of the company.
To support second generation development, the company has also
started offering the SK9200TXRX WirelessHD Development Kit that
includes the WirelessHD reference design with transmit and receive
capability, as well as full documentation including the user guide,
schematics, bill of materials, Gerber files, host side reference
firmware and application notes to implement the design.
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Richard: 60GHz的研究非常热啊，但不知道市场前景如何。都是婆说婆有理。
