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| Thought Paper |
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Ultra-Wideband: The Next Generation Personal Area Network |
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| Abstract |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) is a high data rate, low power short-range wireless technology that is
generating a lot of interest in the research community and the industry, as a high-speed alternative
to existing wireless technologies such as IEEE 802.11 WLAN, HomeRF, and HiperLANs.
This paper attempts to give the reader an overview of the UWB technology by covering aspects such
as working of the technology, its characteristics, and the standardization efforts going on. Further, it
briefly describes the potential application areas of UWB, the market trends, and the challenges and
regulations that impact the growth and acceptance of the technology.
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