Tim Higgins
The RFD21715 is a 1" x 1" module that uses GainSpan’s GS1010 802.11 SoC. The GS1010 is a single-chip 802.11b/g radio with integrated ARM7 microcontroller, flash and SRAM.
The module is aimed primarily at sensor applications such as building automation, utilities metering, telemetry and transportation, and supply chain management.
The RFD21715 will be available during the second half of 2008. Pricing was not announced.
Hawking Technologies announced today that it has begun shipping a draft 802.11n USB networking adapter with upgradeable antennas and a USB print server designed for use with multifunction printers.
Public records of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) indicate that Intel has received clearance for its wireless component of its upcoming "Santa Rosa" platform. Scheduled for launch in Q2 of next year, Santa Rosa will include the main chipset "Crestline" and the Wi-Fi link "Kedron," Intel's first 802.11n capable network chip.
Linksys is starting to ship its wall-plugged AC1200 class Wi-Fi range extender.
