Alereon AL5612 Users Guide

Overview

This document provides operational guidance for the AL5612

1.0 OVERVIEW

The AL5612 allows Ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless data transfer and interoperability with other
Certified Wireless USB devices. Certified Wireless USB is the new wireless extension to USB,
combining the speed and security of wired USB technology with the connivance and ease-of-use of
wireless. Certified Wireless USB supports robust high-speed wireless connectivity by utilizing the
common WiMedia UWB radio platform developed by the WiMedia Alliance. UWB technology offers a
solution for high bandwidth, low cost, and low power consumption. Certified Wireless USB is the first
high-speed wireless personal interconnect technology to meet the needs of multimedia consumer
electronics, PC peripherals, and mobile devices. Certified Wireless USB pre se rves the fun ctio nality of
wired USB while eliminating the tangle of cable connections.

AL5612 Hub

User Guide

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2.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS

Your AL5612 Hub Solution package should contain all the items shown in Figure 1. In addition, there
will be a CD containing all software (including drivers) and documentation for the AL5612 Hub. See

Table 1

for package contents.

Figure 1. AL5612 enclosure

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