Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Wireless Firewire - Blazing 480 Mbps
Posted by Jason Dunn in "NEWS" @ 01:00 PM
"The 1394 Trade Association today announced that it has approved the WiMedia Alliance's MAC Convergence Architecture (WiMCA) as a platform for a high-speed wireless 1394 protocol adaptation layer (PAL) development. The PAL permits IEEE 1394 devices and protocols to be used in a wireless environment at speeds up to 480 megabits per second, while allowing compatibility with existing wired 1394 devices. The 1394 TA also said it will collaborate with the WiMedia Alliance to develop interoperability test specifications and certification programs for wireless 1394. The association's Wireless Working Group and Compliance and Interoperability Working Group will direct collaboration."
I remember hearing about Wireless Firewire over two years ago, but then nothing came of it. I wonder if, in a world where 802.11b/g is the standard, and WiMax is coming on fast, is there room for this technology? 480 Mbps is a lot of bandwidth, much more than 802.11g, so perhaps this technology will have a chance after all.
I remember hearing about Wireless Firewire over two years ago, but then nothing came of it. I wonder if, in a world where 802.11b/g is the standard, and WiMax is coming on fast, is there room for this technology? 480 Mbps is a lot of bandwidth, much more than 802.11g, so perhaps this technology will have a chance after all.
