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SkyCross Joins the Ultra Wideband Working Group
Group Focuses on Technical, Regulatory Issues Relating to Newly-Approved Technology
MELBOURNE, Fla., May 7, 2002 - SkyCross, a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, joined the Ultra Wideband Working Group, an association of companies, individuals, governing officials and regulators whose common goal is the development and industry acceptance of ultra wideband (UWB) technology. SkyCross offers the wireless industry one of the first UWB-specific antenna solutions.UWB, which was recently approved by the Federal Communications Committee, can be used for wireless communications, particularly for the short-range high-speed data transmissions needed for broadband access to the Internet. Unlike traditional wireless systems, which operate over a specific frequency band, UWB devices emit pulses of radio energy, up to 1 billion a second, over a wide swath of frequencies. As a result of these characteristics, UWB devices can detect and measure the position of objects more accurately than traditional technology and can penetrate walls more easily. In addition, UWB signals run at high speeds and low power levels.
Traditional antenna technology, however, does not provide adequate coverage for the pulsing nature and large frequency span of the UWB signal. Thanks to its patented Meander Line Antenna technology, SkyCross is designing high-gain, wideband antenna solutions that address this challenge and can effectively provide proper coverage for UWB devices.
"Ultra wideband is an exciting technology that holds much promise for wireless applications and much challenge for wireless design engineers," said Kerry Greer, vice president of engineering for SkyCross and company representative to the UWB Work Group. "Our antenna technology is well-positioned to handle the demanding radio frequency requirements UWB devices need to operate."
With its membership to the UWB Work Group, SkyCross joins other prestigious, high technology multinational companies such as Rockwell Collins, RF Technologies, Texas Instruments, Worldcom, Lockheed Martin, Motorola, and Harris Corporation.
About SkyCross
SkyCross is a leading developer of next-generation
antenna technology for mobile and fixed wireless telecommunications, telematics,
satellite, and mobile computing markets. SkyCross' antenna solutions are based
on patented Meander Line Antenna technology that allows engineers to design high
performance, multi-mode, multi-frequency antennas that can be hidden inside a
mobile casing, have a very low radiation profile, and offer much better gain
characteristics over existing solutions. Typical applications for the antennas
include handsets, laptop computers, PDAs, automobiles, household electronics and
base stations.
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CONTACT:
SkyCross, Melbourne
Dayna Lenk, 321/308-6629
dayna.lenk@skycross.com
or
Edelman PR Worldwide, Melbourne
Ken Zeszutko, 321/722-9788
ken.zeszutko@edelman.com