Imagine if all the devices like printer, scanner, external hard drive and digital camera could be connected to the PC without the exigency of wires. USB technology has been a popular connection type for PCs and the migration of this technology into consumer electronic and mobile devices shouldn’t surprise us anymore. Well, the Wireless USB Promoter Group has now shared the completion of the Wireless USB 1.1 specification.
This innovation will put forth a technical map for product developers to come up with innovative next generation handy wireless USB products. USB 1.1 is capable of delivering advanced features to wireless USB technology and additional UWB upper band support for frequencies of 6GHz and greater. Apart from this, it will allure users with backward compatibility with wireless USB products in the market.
“The Wireless USB 1.1 specification is the next step in Wireless USB technology,†commented Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF president and chairman. “Consumers want a fast, easy-to-use solution to wirelessly transfer content from PCs to devices. Wireless USB 1.1 is the solution supporting robust, high-speed wireless connectivity among devices.â€
The newly unleashed technology flaunts improved power efficiency and ease of utility. It can work seamlessly with lower power requirements and augmented battery life. The latest association model lends support to Near Field Communication and proximity-based association. The convenience level is further amplified since the wireless USB is easy to install.
Users can now visit the official website to download the wireless USB revision 1.1 specification and adopter agreement.
