17 Jun 2013
Digital Signage • Display • Product Introduction • Silex • Wi-Fi

Silex Technology Introduces X-5 for Digital Signage Connectivity at InfoComm 2013

Makes Installation Easy with Full HD Video Hybrid Wireless Distribution System, Standalone Media Player

Orlando, Florida – InfoComm (Booth 5559) – June 12, 2013 – Silex Technology America, Inc., a global leader in wired and wireless networking solutions, today announced the X-5 Digital Signage Multicast Video Distribution with Store-and-Play Media Server at InfoComm 2013.

An ideal solution for digital signage content distribution, the X-5 is a powerful video distribution system that extends and distributes reliable, synchronized HD video and audio from one source to multiple receivers – with wires or without. With the wireless technology available in the X-5, digital signage installers have the flexibility to locate displays anywhere – even in places where displays were once not an option because running cables to the display location would have been too difficult or costly.
The X-5 builds on the Silex Technology tradition of transforming traditional A/V products into stable, reliable wireless equipment that delivers a completely connected, always-on experience. It supports multiple resolutions and the local content storage Media Server provides fallback protection when no content is available, ensuring the displays are always functional. With the Store-and-Play Media Server feature, users can play different content locally on each receiver without needing a transmitter.
“With the X-5, we’re able to make installation and use of digital signage displays in any location almost effortless,” said Keith Sugawara, Vice President of Business Development at Silex America. “We strive to design and build the most flexible and reliable connection solutions for displays, and we are now proud to deliver the ultimate distribution method for Full HD video content.”
Product Features

  • Get Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080): 1080p HD resolution at 30 frames per second powers vivid, full-motion video
  • Use 802.11n dual-band/gigabit Ethernet: 802.11n (2.4GHz/5GHz) high-speed wireless LAN/gigabit Ethernet delivers stable, Full HD video
  • Play different content on each display with standalone Store-and-Play: Simple content updates via network upload and easy-to-use software offer the ability to change content simultaneously on multiple displays from a single computer
  • Maximize compact, lightweight, energy-efficient design: Small, lightweight, space-saving design without fans or moving parts enables versatile installation options with a smaller footprint than typical media players and computers used for digital signage
  • Reduce power use: Maximum power consumption of 10W results in an environmentally friendly product

Pricing and Availability
The X-5 is available immediately. Please contact Silex Technology or a Silex Technology Distributor or Reseller for ordering information: http://www.silexamerica.com/where_to_buy.

About Silex Technology America, Inc.
Silex Technology builds on more than 40 years of hardware and software connectivity know-how and IP, custom design development experience, and in-house manufacturing capabilities, bringing value to customers with a foundation of technical expertise. With relentless attention to quality, exclusive access to Qualcomm Atheros expertise, and strategic partnerships with leading semiconductor providers, Silex Technology is the global leader in reliable Wi-Fi connectivity for products ranging from a medical device to a document imaging product to a video or digital display. With Silex Technology, customers get a single vendor that provides hardware and software support from design through manufacturing for successful product after successful product. For more information, please visit www.silexamerica.com.

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31 May 2013
Bridge • Silex • Wi-Fi

Press Release – Silex Technology Releases Ethernet to Wireless Bridge

SX-BR-4600WAN Enables any Ethernet Device to be Converted to a Secure, Dual Band 802.11n Wireless LAN Device

SANTA ANA, Calif., May 29, 2013 –Silex Technology America, Inc., a global leader in wired and wireless networking solutions, today announced the availability of the SX-BR-4600WAN Ethernet to wireless bridge. The SX-BR-4600WAN allows any Ethernet enabled device to seamlessly join a secure, high-speed network. Because it is software transparent, no changes to drivers, management tools or applications are required. It allows flexibility to locate Ethernet devices in places where running cables is difficult or impossible and supports a dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless connection. Full industry-leading security including WPA, WPA2, and WEP plus 802.1x authentication with the most commonly used EAP types are supported.
“Silex is pleased to expand our portfolio of highly secure and reliable wireless networking solutions,” said Keith Sugawara, vice president of business development at Silex America. “It is vital for our customers with high-speed Ethernet devices to securely connect them to the Wireless LAN without compromising features.”

Product Features

  • Connects any Ethernet device to an 802.11a/b/g/n wireless network
  • Dual Band – Radio interference in the commonly used 2.4 GHz band can be avoided by utilizing 5 GHz
  • Software Transparent – no changes to drivers, management tools, or applications are required
  • Flexible – Locate Ethernet devices in places where running cables is difficult or impossible
  • Industry-leading Security – WPA, WPA2, and WEP, plus 802.1x authentication with the most commonly used EAP types

Pricing and Availability
The SX-BR-4600WAN is available immediately and is priced at $195 MSRP. Please contact Silex or a Silex distributor or reseller for ordering information: http://www.silexamerica.com/where_to_buy.

‘About Silex Technology America, Inc.
Silex Technology America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Silex Technology Inc., a 35-year developer and leading network technology company specializing in network and wireless technology, providing hardware, software, embedded modules and turnkey connectivity products. Silex Technology has regional sales, marketing and development offices located in Japan, United States and Germany. Silex Technology is vertically integrated to support its customers from design through production, maintaining the highest quality standards. For more information, please visit www.silexamerica.com.

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01 Mar 2013
Display • Silex • USB over IP • Wi-Fi

Silex Technology Announces Commercial Availability of the SX-ND4050G Network Display Adapter (NetDA™)

Enables high definition monitors, electronic whiteboards and touchscreen displays to be connected and shared on a wired or wireless network

SANTA ANA, California, February 26, 2013 –Silex Technology America, Inc., a global leader in wired and wireless networking solutions, today announced the immediate availability of the SX-ND4050G Network Display Adapter (NetDA™). The NetDA allows wireless or wired network connectivity to interactive display systems from USB-equipped devices, such as a personal computer, for a more collaborative meeting experience. Users can view, modify and store the interactive display system’s digital content on their computers with full high definition (FHD) video quality and fast data transfer speeds enabled by using wired Gigabit Ethernet or wireless IEEE 802.11n networking standards. The NetDA also offers wired or wireless network interactivity between two interactive display systems.

“The Silex NetDA is a welcome addition to our Strategic Technology Alliance Resource (STAR) product offering, enabling Sharp AQUOS BOARD™ interactive display systems to be wirelessly connected with dual-board collaboration,” said Gary Bailer, director of Product Planning and Marketing for Sharp’s Pro AV Products.

Silex is a proud member of the Sharp Strategic Technology Alliance Resource (STAR) directory of third-party products and services that complement the professional display products offered by Sharp. Silex offers value added connectivity accessories allowing users to connect and share their devices on a wired or wireless network such as Sharp AQUOS BOARD™ interactive displays, multifunction printers and scanners. Silex wireless connectivity offers the same functions that are available with a direct cable connection for video, audio and USB.

“Silex is addressing the growing market demand for connecting high resolution digital displays capable of full HD video and touchscreen devices so they may be shared across a wired or wireless network,” according to Joseph Virginia, vice president of sales at Silex Technology America. “Building on our strengths in audio visual connectivity and USB device connectivity, the NetDA affords users a more interactive and collaborative environment with their digital displays.”

Product Features

Robust and High Quality Wireless Operation
Thanks to the high transmission rates of up to 300 Mbps (theoretical value) IEEE 802.11n, the computer responds with low latency to electronic stylus input and can provide smooth interactive performance even for full high definition video content.

Bidirectional data transfer with various USB devices
Based on Silex USB Virtual Link Technology™, various input devices such as touch panels or USB devices can be remotely controlled from across the network by USB-enabled computing devices.

Support for Full HD
Support for the maximum Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) permits the display of high picture quality.

“NetDA Manager”- a simple and user-friendly utility
This Silex utility software allows users to search for NetDA devices, connect and disconnect with monitors and touch input, and to query the connection status.

Mirror mode (replication) and Extend mode (extension)
Two modes are available:

  • Mirror mode displays the same picture as the computer
  • Extend mode shows a different image from the computer

Pricing and Availability
The SX-ND4050G, with an MSRP of $495, is available immediately. Please contact Silex or a Silex Distributor or Reseller for ordering information http://www.silexamerica.com/where_to_buy/. Silex is offering special introductory pricing to resellers through March 2013.

About Silex Technology America, Inc.
Silex Technology America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Silex Technology Inc., a 35-year developer and leading network technology company specializing in network and wireless technology, providing hardware, software, embedded modules and turnkey connectivity products. Silex Technology has regional sales, marketing and development offices located in Japan, United States and Germany. Silex Technology is vertically integrated to support its customers from design through production, maintaining the highest quality standards. For more information, please visit www.silexamerica.com.

About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp is the #1 selling brand of Large-Format (60″+) Commercial LCD displays in the USA through B2B sales outlets*. Sharp’s professional and commercial displays are specially engineered for business applications and are offered in a wide range of sizes. From high-impact displays for digital signage, to our award-winning ultra-thin bezel video walls, to the innovative AQUOS BOARD™ interactive display systems, Sharp products help you communicate, collaborate, and disseminate information brilliantly.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s Sharp Corporation. Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting, and mobile communication and information tools.

*According to NPD Display Search Monthly Large-Format Commercial Displays Report, October 2012.

- See more at: http://www.silexamerica.com/about/press_releases/2013/sx-nd4050g_press_release.html

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22 Feb 2013
AR6003 • Freescale • Silex • Wi-Fi • Wireless Module

Silex Technology Named Freescale Proven Partner for Embedded Wi-Fi Technology

Freescale Semiconductor Selects Silex as a Recommended Manufacturer of Wi-Fi Connectivity Solutions for i.MX 6 Series Processors

SANTA ANA, California, February 19, 2013 –Silex Technology, a developer and OEM manufacturer of Wi-Fi connectivity solutions today announced that it has been named a Proven Partner in the Freescale Connect partner program. Silex Technology is a proven manufacturer of Freescale-recommended Wi-Fi connectivity technology for products based on the Freescale i.MX 6 series processor platform.

“Secure, reliable Wi-Fi connectivity is critical to many i.MX 6 customers,” said P.Y. Ferrard, Freescale’s vice president of sales and marketing for Global Channel and Ecosystem Partners. “Freescale customers can look forward to Silex Technology’s exceptional commitment to creating the best products possible with embedded Wi-Fi technology.”

Bringing Wireless Connectivity to Freescale i.MX 6 Series Customers

Silex Technology created the SX-SDCAN, a low-power 802.11a/b/g/n plus Bluetooth 4.0 radio/baseband SDIO card module specifically for the Freescale i.MX 6 series evaluation platform. The Freescale i.MX 6 series evaluation platform includes the Wi-Fi driver and security supplicant for the SX-SDCAN. No engineering development is required to get started with a wireless evaluation on the i.MX 6 series platform.

“With the Silex SX-SDCAN, i.MX 6 series customers can add Wi-Fi connectivity to their products and create more marketable devices,” said Keith Sugawara, vice president of business development at Silex America. “Silex Technology provides a turn-key, one-vendor solution including pre- and post-integration support to help our customers get to market quickly and troubleshoot post-sale field problems efficiently.”

Built on the field-proven Qualcomm Atheros AR6003 802.11a/b/g/n radio, the SX-SDCAN is designed and validated to meet IEEE standards, and has been modular certified to save regulatory costs for device manufacturers. Using the SX-SDCAN for wireless connectivity streamlines development process, getting products on the shelves faster.

In addition to the SX-SDCAN, Silex Technology offers several options for SDIO single-band and dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth solutions that include SDIO modules and SDIO systems-in-packages (SiPs), all based on the proven Qualcomm Atheros AR6003 chip technology:

  • SX-SDMAN and SX-SDMGN SDIO radio modules minimize RF design integration, reduce certification costs, and future-proof designs by separating the radio from the device PCBA.
  • SX-SDPAN and SX-SDPGN SDIO SiPs are ideal for high-volume, low-cost wireless LAN applications. Engineers can mount an SiP directly on the device PCBA, providing the smallest footprint possible for space-constrained devices.

Silex Technology has prior Freescale design experience with the Freescale i.MX53 processors, and developed programmable, embedded serial or Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi modules based on the Freescale i.MX 28 processor. Freescale selects Proven Partners by invitation only for their proven knowledge and experience to help Freescale customers enable and implement total system solutions.

Readers can learn more about using the SX-SDCAN to evaluate Wi-Fi connectivity for the Freescale i.MX 6 series platform by downloading Silex Technology’s newest white paper, Wireless Connectivity for the Freescale i.MX 6 Platform.

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24 Oct 2012
AR6003

Qualcomm Atheros FAE Training Update

I just returned from the first day of the Qualcomm Atheros (QCA) FAE training on Monday in San Jose.  This is an annual event attended by approximately 200 Qualcomm Atheros FAE’s and select QCA Authorized Development Centers like Silex Technology America.  Silex Technology America is an extension of the Qualcomm Atheros FAE organization in providing support to QCA customers and we get access to the same training and resources as QCA FAE’s.

The FAE training is a five day event and it is being attended by two Silex Technology engineers.  The first day (which I attended) was a roadmap update by the three QCA business units (IBU, CBU and NBU).  I was particularly interested in the CBU (Consumer Business Unit) updates which included AR6004 plans as well as updated software schedule information.  Also of interest was a presentation by the IOE (Internet of Everything) which is a component of the NBU (Networking Business Unit).  This organization is driving “Ultra Low Power” Wi-Fi solutions, a market segment that is being investigated by the Silex Technology R&D organization.

After the first day roadmap overview, each business unit has separate “hands-on” break-out sessions that deep dive into various technical topics that we need to understand to help customers through the integration process.  Examples include:

  • General RF Debug Knowledge
  • Windows BT Overview
  • Android WLN Driver Overview
  • Wi-Fi Direct

The other value of participating is joining the evening activities which provide an opportunity to strengthen personal relationships with key QCA personnel.  All-in-all, this is time well spent to enhance the Silex Technology relationship with QCA in order to continue to provide the best support for Silex Technology America customers!

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24 Jul 2012
Silex • Wi-Fi

Product Testing – In-House or Outsourced?

Wi-Fi Testing Expertise

Here at Silex, we have been testing wireless networking products for over 15 years. This includes Silex branded products as well as customer branded products. In that time, we have built up a large and complete test suite to test the plethora of requirements asked of us by customers. There are so many 802.11 wireless Access Points, devices and standards that our experience in Wi-Fi has become an integral part of our value to our customers.

The Risk of Insufficient Testing

Out-sourced testing and certifications can be expensive. So for customers, the benefits of testing in-house may seem to outweigh the risks.

However, there are many parameters to consider when testing Wi-Fi products. If you have ever logged into a Cisco Access Point’s Web configuration page, then you have seen the large number of options available. This is true of any Enterprise level Access Point. What about authentication? What type of Radius Server will your customers be using? Do you need to test with all the major brands of Access Points and Radius Servers? What about legacy authentication and encryption methods? Do you need to test the older WEP, WPA and LEAP standards? If you have been shipping Wi-Fi products for years then you may already have learned your customers’ needs and adapted. However, if you’re introducing Wi-Fi for the first time, you may need more expertise.

The Benefits of Expert Testing

When introducing a new product to the market, the last thing you want is a bad out-of-box experience or product failure resulting in unhappy customers that costs you a big deal. How important is it when launching a new product to work perfectly the first time the customer tries it? What if the customer is trying to decide between your company’s product and your competitors? If theirs works and yours does not then the competition could be over. What if that was a million dollar deal?

The fact is, no amount of testing can guarantee every possible configuration of every combination of Access Point, Radius Server and the large number of settings between them. The fact is if something does fail during a customer evaluation, I bet testing that feature will be added to your test plan the next time you test your product. Eventually, after years of adding to your test plan, you will have a comprehensive set of use cases that accurately test the most common equipment and settings that your customers use. Unfortunately, you may lose some big deals along the way.

By outsourcing product testing to a company with many years of experience in Wi-Fi testing, you can lessen the risk typically associated with launching a new product line. Of course, this does not mean that you cannot bring testing in-house eventually. Finally, when you outsource testing you will be provided with a comprehensive test report detailing test procedures and results assuring you and your customers of your products quality and interoperability with other Wi-Fi equipment.

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21 Jun 2012
AR6003 • Freescale • Silex • Wi-Fi • Wireless Module

Silex Technology Collaborates with Freescale Semiconductor to Provide Wi-Fi for Next-Generation i.MX 6 Processors

Companies Demonstrate Wi-Fi for i.MX 6 at the Freescale Technology Forum

SANTA ANA, California, June 21, 2012 –Silex Technology, a global leader in wired and wireless networking solutions, today announced plug-and-play Wi-Fi connectivity solutions for Freescale Semiconductor i.MX 6 series processors. This technology combination which includes the Silex SX-SDCAN-2830BT was demonstrated at the Freescale Technology Forum June 18 -20, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas.

“Wi-Fi connectivity is a key feature for customers designing products based on our i.MX 6 series processors,” said Rajeev Kumar, i.MX product line manager for Freescale Semiconductor. “Silex delivers outstanding technology engineered to help our i.MX 6 customers differentiate and win in competitive markets.”

“Silex is proud to be the Freescale recommended Wi-Fi solutions provider,” said Keith Sugawara, vice president of Business Development at Silex Technology America. “Our radio hardware modules are ideal for mid-tier companies who seek to reduce RF design costs and improve time to market.”

Silex is a Qualcomm Atheros Authorized Design Center (ADC) who provides secure and high-reliability wireless solutions for device manufacturers that want to add Wi-Fi connectivity to portable devices for medical, printer, weights and measures, and other applications.

The Silex SX-SDCAN-2830BT 802.11a/b/g/n SDIO card module is the Freescale recommended solution for Wi-Fi connectivity. Freescale’s i.MX 6 development platforms integrate a reference driver to minimize the engineering time and effort required to productize solutions such as Silex’s Wi-Fi technology.

To provide developers the best connectivity and superior engineering support, Silex  offers a turnkey, one-vendor solution that includes:

  • Driver software available with Freescale i.MX6 development systems
  • 802.11a/b/g/n low-power SDIO card module based on Qualcomm Atheros AR6003 radio
  • Engineering services for custom applications and support

Availability
The SX-SDCAN and other Silex radio modules based on the Qualcomm Atheros AR6003 have been released to production and are immediately available.  Please contact Freescale Semiconductor for availability of i.MX 6 development platforms.
A photo of the SX-SDCAN is available at http://www.silexamerica.com/images/products/wireless_modules/sx-sdcan_big.jpg

About Silex Technology America, Inc.
Silex Technology America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Silex Technology Inc., a 35-year developer and leading network technology company specializing in network and wireless technology, providing hardware, software, embedded modules and turnkey connectivity products. Silex Technology has regional offices for sales, marketing and development in Japan, United States and Germany. Silex Technology is integrated vertically to support customers from design to production, maintaining the highest quality standards. For more information, please visit www.silexamerica.com.

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06 Jun 2012
AR6003 • Product Introduction • Wi-Fi • Wireless Module

New Press Release: Silex Technology America Introduces Third Generation SDIO Card for Low-Power Wi-FI Connectivity

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 5, 2012 – Silex Technology, a global leader in wired and wireless networking solutions, today launched the SX-SDCAN SDIO card based on Qualcomm Atheros AR6003 WLAN technology. Unlike other radio modules, the SX-SDCAN is mechanically designed in an SD card form factor providing an upgrade path for existing Silex customers to take advantage of 802.11n Wi-Fi technology while offering new customers a vendor-independent form factor.

The SX-SDCAN supports 802.11a/b/g/n to leverage the 5GHz band for applications requiring relatively interference-free bandwidth. Added features including antenna diversity and Silex-provided software (driver and security supplicant) offer users the highest reliability and security. The Qualcomm Atheros AR6003 WLAN chipset has been designed to optimize power consumption with the smallest form factor making the SX-SDCAN ideal for low-power battery operated mobile devices such as medical devices, printers and other portable devices.

The SX-SDCAN SDIO card offers the highest product quality through design and production validation. RF-related design efforts and costs are reduced for SX-SDCAN customers because it has been tested to perform to IEEE standards. In addition, Silex Technology tests each module individually ensuring each of its products performs to the published specification. Lastly, the SX-SDCAN has FCC, CE and Telec modular certifications eliminating the need for re-testing intentional radio radiation for regulatory approval.

The SX-SDCAN samples are now available for evaluation. Silex Technology also provides an evaluation kit which includes a sample radio driver and tools to test basic wireless functionality, throughput and RF characteristics.

A photo of the SX-SDCAN is available at http://www.silexamerica.com/images/products/wireless_modules/sx-sdcan_big.jpg

About Silex Technology America, Inc.
Silex Technology America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Silex Technology Inc., a 35-year developer and leading network technology company specializing in network and wireless technology, providing hardware, software, embedded modules and turnkey connectivity products. Silex Technology has regional offices for sales, marketing and development in Japan, United States and Germany. Silex Technology is integrated vertically to support customers from design to production, maintaining the highest quality standards. For more information, please visit www.silexamerica.com.

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26 Apr 2012
AR6003 • Silex • Wireless Module

Missions for Wireless LAN (3)

To Be Faster – 3:  Using Millimeter Wave

Since laws hinder the use of the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, we may come up with the idea to use a totally different frequency.  It is a 60GHz band and is called Millimeter Wave.  Consecutive bands more than 10GHz have been made available on an unlicensed basis in some countries.  The IEEE802.11ad standard has been now researched and developed as the Wireless LAN in the 60GHz band.  An organization called WiGig is also promoting to standardize this frequency band at the same time.

The millimeter wave can get a broad range of band and is less affected by interference.  The millimeter wave is attenuated because of a resonance of the oxygen molecule, so it shortens the communication distance in the air and doesn’t go through objects including walls and glass windows.  The millimeter wave has a directional characteristic like a laser beam (see note below). The radio wave hardly ever goes to the direction except the antenna’s radiation patterns.  In regard to the radio wave in 2.4GHz that freely goes to neighborhoods within a few meters radius, there is no chance for the radio wave in 60GHz to go through the next room separated by a couple inches of a wall.  It means that the radio rarely causes interference and is hardly ever tapped.

(Note) The millimeter wave technology has been developed for military operations, such as for missile guidance, because of its sharp directional characteristic.

on the other hand, the strong directional characteristic can be an obstacle when it is used as Wireless LAN.  If the angle of antenna placement is moved a little bit, it may cause a communication error.  Even for the fixed devices, it is difficult to use the millimeter wave. Furthermore, if the antennas try to send the millimeter wave to many devices, antennas have to move side to side and up and down to lock on to a target. How can we solve this problem?  I can tell you that there is a technology to do it.  It is named phased array antennas.  The phased array antennas control a directional characteristic by electrically adjusting antenna phases with many small antennas placed on a flat surface (see note below). The operation using this structure is called “Beam Steering”.

(Note) It used to be a military technology. Some people may know it as “hexagonal boards placed on the bridge of the Aegis”.

SiBeam in the U.S. took the initiative of Beam Steering with array antennas. It is used for WiHD (Wireless HDMI) specifications in the 60GHz band.  However, it still needs a larger area to be installed, and hasn’t been suitable for a smaller portable devices.

Summary

The millimeter wave technology has a new chance for high-speed wireless communication. It will be able to exceed the speed of 1Gbps . But it uses extremely high frequency as compared to existing Wireless LAN, so it needs some breakthroughs including Beam Steering to be put into practical use. The first generation products with WiHD have come out to the market.  It still needs more time to become popular and small enough for terminals.

Through my first article, I have introduced trends of Wireless LAN technology to get faster and their pros and cons. You understand there are no right solutions compatible for many applications.  It is hard to predict which technology will lead the market.  All of them may be used depending on applications or market demands. A totally new technology could enter the field and solve all issues. Nobody knows yet, but I personally think this is an interesting topic.

There are other high speed technologies including the Shannon theory and UWB.  But I would like to move on and introduce the “near future of Wireless LAN”.

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24 Apr 2012
Product Introduction • Silex • USB over IP • Wi-Fi

Silex Expands Product Line With High-Performance Gigabit and 802.11n Wireless USB Device Server Connectivity Solutions

SANTA ANA, CA – April 24, 2012 – Silex Technology, a global leader in wired and wireless networking solutions, today announced the SX-DS-3000WAN and SX-DS-4000U2 USB device servers designed to allow users to easily connect virtually any USB device on a wired or wireless network with two hi-speed USB ports.

The SX-DS-3000WAN supports dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless local area networks (WLANs) as well as Gigabit Ethernet wired networks.

The SX-DS-4000U2, with an 800 MHz CPU, is a high performance Gigabit Ethernet USB device server designed for high speed applications including scanners, webcams and other peripherals where fast throughput is a requirement.

SX-DS-3000WAN features:

  • USB device server with up to 300Mbit dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN
  • Gigabit Ethernet with automatic detection of 10/100/1000BASE-T
  • 802.11a/b/g/n dual band wireless
  • Two USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports
  • WPS for easy wireless installation

SX-DS-4000U2 features:

  • USB device server with high-performance Gigabit Ethernet
  • High-performance 800 MHz CPU
  • Gigabit Ethernet with automatic detection of 10/100/1000BASE-T
  • Two USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports with support for isochronous USB streaming data transfer

“With over five million deployments of our USB over IP technology, Silex continues to develop to the latest networking standards to offer the highest-performing products,” said Keith Sugawara, vice president of business development for Silex Technology America. “We are excited to expand our product offering for applications where high-throughput is both beneficial and required.”

The SX-DS-3000WAN and SX-DS-4000U2 will be available through distribution in June 2012.

To learn more about these and Silex’s full line of wired and wireless networking solutions for USB devices, please visit:http://www.silexamerica.com/products/usb_device_connectivity

Photos of the SX-DS-3000WAN and SX-DS-4000US are available at:
http://www.silexamerica.com/images/products/usb_device_connectivity/sx-ds-3000wan_big.jpg
http://www.silexamerica.com/images/products/usb_device_connectivity/sx-ds-4000u2_big.jpg

About Silex Technology America, Inc.
Silex Technology America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Silex Technology Inc., a 35-year developer and leading network technology company specializing in network and wireless technology, providing hardware, software, embedded modules and turnkey connectivity products. Silex Technology has regional offices for sales, marketing and development in Japan, United States and Germany. Silex Technology is integrated vertically to support customers from design to production, maintaining the highest quality standards. For more information, please visit www.silexamerica.com.

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