NEC Electronics Introduces Device Wire Adapter Chip for Connecting Wired USB Peripherals to Systems Based on Certified Wireless USB Technology

NEC Electronics Introduces Device Wire Adapter Chip for Connecting Wired USB Peripherals to Systems Based on Certified Wireless USB Technology

NEC Electronics Corporation announced the availability of samples of a new device wire adapter (DWA) LSI chip to enable the connection of wired USB peripherals, such as a mouse or printer, to systems based on the Certified Wireless USB specification. The µPD720180 DWA chip, which complies with the industry-standard USB-IF Certified Wireless USB specification, makes it easy and economical for designers to implement the relay of signals between wired USB peripherals and computers or consumer electronics products based on Certified Wireless USB technology.

Enables Interoperation with Current USB Devices; Can be Combined with Host Controller from NEC Electronics for Complete System Based on Certified Wireless USB Technology

NEC Electronics is committed to delivering innovative solutions that will help to speed the adoption of the Certified Wireless USB specification as a high-speed interface technology,” said Kugao Ouchi, general manager, digital consumer and connectivity strategic business unit, NEC Electronics America. “NEC Electronics believes that Certified Wireless USB technology has the potential to become the standard interconnect interface for every type of consumer electronics device, as well as computers and their peripherals.”