Ultra wideband (UWB) solutions continue to gain momentum this week at the TelcoTV Conference and Exhibition with a range of leading set-top box, residential gateway and network digital video recorder manufacturers – including Amedia, Complete Media Systems, Entone Technologies, Magnum Semiconductor, Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices and UTStarcom -- demonstrating and introducing advanced video solutions using technology from Tzero Technologies. The offerings created by these organizations and others will help accelerate the adoption of high-definition and IPTV services, ease and speed the installation of these services in the home, and drive significant differentiation for service providers around the world.

"The availability of ultra wideband-based solutions for connecting consumer electronics throughout a home is a critical step in the current evolution of networking and entertainment," said Ben Bajarin, analyst with Creative Strategies. "This high-bandwidth connectivity will let service providers offer seamless solutions for bringing a range of new video services – IPTV, video on demand, online gaming, music and movies – from a single gateway or similar device to any display anywhere in the home without the need for new wiring, driving down costs and raising average revenue per subscriber."

Tzero is the leading supplier of UWB solutions including those for high-definition video applications. The company's advanced technology can connect a range of A/V components – displays, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, media center PCs, residential gateways and more. Unlike proprietary offerings, Tzero's platform is based on standards from the WiMedia Alliance and is guaranteed to coexist with other WiMedia-compliant devices.

Manufacturing and Design Partners

In addition to working with the major set-top box and gateway providers, Tzero is also enabling a number of major original design manufacturers to support ultra wideband solutions. The first of these are AboCom, Arcadyan Technology Corporation and Asustek Computer, Inc.

AboCom is one of the top providers of mobile computing products and high-speed Internet access solutions targeted at the small office/home office marketplace. The company will work with Tzero to address the growing demand for UWB modules in the telecommunications and other markets.

Asustek is the world's largest producer of computer mother boards and a leading manufacturer of wireless products including cell phones, WiFi routers and access points. The company will be working jointly with Tzero and its customers to design and develop innovative and low-cost UWB-based offerings for the service provider marketplace.

Arcadyan is one of the top providers of wireless products including ADSL/IAD solutions, 802.11 access points/gateways, wireless home A/V platforms and wireless modules. Arcadyan is working with Tzero to deliver residential gateways and other products for companies around the world.

Availability

Tzero's ultra wideband products are available now for evaluation. Visit www.tzerotech.com or call (408) 328-5000 for more information. Pricing is available upon request.