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Ultra Wideband: A New Tool for Spectrum Management and HANs September 21, 2000 Ralph G. Petroff, President and CEO

TIME DOMAIN T H E P U L S E O F T H E F U T U R E . ®. SM. Ultra Wideband: A New Tool for Spectrum Management and HANs September 21, 2000 Ralph G. Petroff, President and CEO. Topics of Discussion. Who is Time Domain?. What is Ultra Wideband (UWB)?.

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Ultra Wideband: A New Tool for Spectrum Management and HANs September 21, 2000 Ralph G. Petroff, President and CEO

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  1. TIME DOMAIN T H E P U L S E O F T H E F U T U R E ® SM Ultra Wideband: A New Tool for Spectrum Management and HANs September 21, 2000 Ralph G. Petroff, President and CEO

  2. Topics of Discussion • Who is Time Domain? • What is Ultra Wideband (UWB)? • What is UWB’s role in HANs? • What is UWB’s benefit for spectrum management? • What are other benefits of UWB?

  3. Who is Time Domain? • Developers of “PulsON” UWB chipset • A “fabless” chip company • 180 employees • Raised $70+ million • 114 patents-awarded or filed Larry Fullerton, Founder & CTO • Company and technology have been well-received

  4. Reaction… “…a radical and controversial communications technology that has the potential to make vastly more efficient use of the increasingly precious radio spectrum” New York Times - 12/21/98

  5. “An entirely new technology that could have a tremendous effect in the wireless world…” Telephony, 1/8/99

  6. “ Catch of the Day” Red Herring, 3/17/99

  7. “Move Over Sliced Bread” Inside Upside, 4/2/99

  8. “Bandwidth from thin air” The Economist, 11/99

  9. “… an invention that might be as important as the transistor…” USA Today, 4/9/99

  10. “An idea that truly represents fundamental change…” U.S. News & Report, 1/00

  11. Ultra-wideband technology opens up new horizons By Mark Hewish and Scott R. Gourley Ultra-wideband (UWB) radar/radio technology, which is establishing itself in several niche markets, has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of military operations. Applications already being implemented include communications, wide-area sensing, through wall surveillance, mine detection radar altimetry/obstacle-avoidance packages for small platforms such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and foliage-penetration radars to equip UAVs or act as seekers aboard guided bombs. "Ultra wideband technology opens new horizons“ Janes International Defence Review, 2/1/99

  12. La radio del nuovo millennio di VITTORIO ZUCCONI Comincia da un vecchio disco dei Chicago, la battaglia tra il Marconi americano e i guerrieri delle stelle. Ha le note di canzone d'amore che diventa rivoluzione, poi un sospetto di spionaggio e alla fine scoppia in un'inchiesta parlamentare lanciata attorno a un'idea che può cambiare l'avvenire delle trasmissioni radio, tv, telefoniche, radar e rivoluzionare tutta la comunicazione, dai telefonini ai computer. Ultra-wideband technology opens up new horizons By Mark Hewish and Scott R. Gourley Ultra-wideband (UWB) radar/radio technology, which is establishing itself in several niche markets, has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of military operations. Applications already being implemented include communications, wide-area sensing, through wall surveillance, mine detection radar altimetry/obstacle-avoidance packages for small platforms such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and foliage-penetration radars to equip UAVs or act as seekers aboard guided bombs. “Il Marconi americano - Larry Fullerton"  laReppublica.it Tecnologie, 4/13/99

  13. north americaPaola Di Maio La radio del nuovo millennio di VITTORIO ZUCCONI Comincia da un vecchio disco dei Chicago, la battaglia tra il Marconi americano e i guerrieri delle stelle. Ha le note di canzone d'amore che diventa rivoluzione, poi un sospetto di spionaggio e alla fine scoppia in un'inchiesta parlamentare lanciata attorno a un'idea che può cambiare l'avvenire delle trasmissioni radio, tv, telefoniche, radar e rivoluzionare tutta la comunicazione, dai telefonini ai computer. wide boys ATTENTION IN THE US is starting to focus on an emerging technology called ultra wideband. US West Ultra-wideband technology opens up new horizons By Mark Hewish and Scott R. Gourley Ultra-wideband (UWB) radar/radio technology, which is establishing itself in several niche markets, has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of military operations. Applications already being implemented include communications, wide-area sensing, through wall surveillance, mine detection radar altimetry/obstacle-avoidance packages for small platforms such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and foliage-penetration radars to equip UAVs or act as seekers aboard guided bombs. recently invested more than $10 million in Alabama-based Time Domain which specializes in this area. And the US Federal Communications Commission has backed a proposal to consider ultra wideband for commercial operations that could see it approved by the end of the year. “Ultra-wideband is a promising spectrum efficient technology that could provide tremendous benefits for public safety and for people seeking [short range] broadband internet access,” said William Kennard, chairman of the FCC in a recent statement. "..a technology that could change our understanding of how wireless communications works." Communications International, 8/1/00

  14. north americaPaola Di Maio La radio del nuovo millennio di VITTORIO ZUCCONI Comincia da un vecchio disco dei Chicago, la battaglia tra il Marconi americano e i guerrieri delle stelle. Ha le note di canzone d'amore che diventa rivoluzione, poi un sospetto di spionaggio e alla fine scoppia in un'inchiesta parlamentare lanciata attorno a un'idea che può cambiare l'avvenire delle trasmissioni radio, tv, telefoniche, radar e rivoluzionare tutta la comunicazione, dai telefonini ai computer. wide boys ATTENTION IN THE US is starting to focus on an emerging technology called ultra wideband. US West Ultra-wideband technology opens up new horizons By Mark Hewish and Scott R. Gourley Ultra-wideband (UWB) radar/radio technology, which is establishing itself in several niche markets, has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of military operations. Applications already being implemented include communications, wide-area sensing, through wall surveillance, mine detection radar altimetry/obstacle-avoidance packages for small platforms such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and foliage-penetration radars to equip UAVs or act as seekers aboard guided bombs. recently invested more than $10 million in Alabama-based Time Domain which specializes in this area. And the US Federal Communications Commission has backed a proposal to consider ultra wideband for commercial operations that could see it approved by the end of the year. “Ultra-wideband is a promising spectrum efficient technology that could provide tremendous benefits for public safety and for people seeking [short range] broadband internet access,” said William Kennard, chairman of the FCC in a recent statement. Wideband Study Prospects for UK ultra-wideband communications have risen with the announcement of government funding for a study into applications of the technology. A study by Racal Research will investigate how ultra-wideband can supplement the quality of radio signals inside buildings and at ground level for Galileo, the European equivalent to GPS. The company has received pounds 60,000 for the work under the DTI-backed S@TCOM programme. In contrast to conventional radio signals, ultra-wideband "Prospects for UK ultra wideband communications have risen" Electronic Times, 8/21/00

  15. What is Time Modulated Ultra Wideband Wireless (TM-UWB) ? A New Wireless Paradigm Very Different – Historical Analogies • Going from “Vacuum Tubes” to “Transistors” • Going from “Analog” to “Digital” • Going from “Circuit Switching” to “Packet Switching”

  16. Technology Fundamentals of TM-UWB Very different from conventional RF • No continuous sine waves • No assigned frequency • No resonance • No power amplifiers • Multipath is a “friend”, not an “enemy”

  17. “0” “1” 500 ps d d d = 150 ps 0 -40 Power Spectral Density (dB) Amplitude Random noise signal -80 Frequency (GHz) 100 ns Time Bins 1 2 3 4 5 Technology Fundamentals of TM-UWB • Millions of Distinct Pulses per Second, Not a Continuous Sinewave • Pulse Position • Modulation for • Data Encoding • “Time Hopped” • Channel Coding • to Appear as • Random Noise

  18. What is UWB’s Role in the Future of Broadband Wireless? Broadband To The Home... Optical DSL Satellite Cable Modem FTTH MMDS CATV POTS The Challenge “Broadband thru the home”

  19. Obstacles to Home Broadband Wireless - US • Standards • Incompatibility of Technologies • The “Spectrum Drought” • Licensed bands • Unlicensed bands (2.4 Ghz; UNII)

  20. 60 40 20 Power (dBm) 0 -20 -40 Part 15 -60 6 5 3 4 1 2 Spectrum Unlicensed Spectrum-US 2.4 GHz 100 MHz UNII Bands 300 MHz

  21. Broadband Mobile Wireless - US Two Challenges to Mobile Phone Industry • Running out of spectrum • Consumer health concerns The UWB/PulsON Solution: Dual-mode phone • Outdoors: expensive spectrum infrastructure at high power • Indoors: unlicensed spectrum at ultra-low power – 50 microwatts

  22. Benefits of UWB Ultra High Bandwidth Per User Low Cost & Interoperability Channelization- Highly Efficient Use Of Spectrum “Fused” Capability Inherent Radar & Tracking Ultra Low Power Robust Indoor Performance Private – Inherently Encrypted

  23. PulsON, A Chip Based Solution UWB: 3 Technologies in One PulsON Technology Enables Vast Improvements in: • Wireless Communication • Precision Tracking • Radar Enabling Entirely NewProducts & Industries

  24. Proposed TimeTagTM Design for Precision Tracking (GPS without Satellites, indoors +/- 1 inch) UWB Enables…Precision Location & Tracking • People Tracking • Asset Tracking • In-Building Tracking • “P-Commerce” • Ultra-Precise Point of Sale

  25. Potential for… Seamless indoor/ outdoor personnel tracking... exact location of friend or foe

  26. UWB Enables…Personal Radar • Automotive Radar • Collision Avoidance • Smart Airbags • Solids Penetrating Radar • Through walls, concrete, and ground • Security Sensors • Invisible Bubbles & Fences

  27. Potential for… Zones of security... For outside assets... And high liability areas...

  28. UWB Spectrum Management Benefits • Unprecedented Spectral Efficiency • Potential to “Create”many GHz of “New” spectrum • Non-interfering basis • Reduce demand on government spectrum owners • Frees up outdoor spectrum via dual-mode indoor/outdoor phones

  29. Regulatory Status of UWB in USA • Notice of Inquiry – Sept 1998 • Military/Public Safety waivers - June 1999 • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - May 2000 • NPRM Public Comment ends - Sept 12th 2000 • NPRM Reply Comment ends - Oct 12th 2000 • Interference testing due - Oct 30th 2000 • “Report & Order” - 2001

  30. “Ultra wideband is a promising, spectrum efficient (wireless) technology that could provide tremendous benefits for public safety and for persons seeking broadband Internet access.” W. Kennard, May 10, 2000 William E. Kennard FCC Chairman

  31. “…ultra wideband is considered by those who know about it to be the answer to just about every communications technology issue today.” Upside Today, May 16, 2000

  32. “It holds the promise of dramatically reducing the pressure on the wireless spectrum…” CNET, May 11, 2000

  33. “This appears to be a truly unique technology… promises important new products limited only by the imagination.” Stan Bruderle,Chief Analyst, Dataquest, May 11, 2000

  34. “This could be the next big thing.” Iain Gillott, Vice President, IDC May 18, 2000

  35. Regulatory Status of UWB in USA – the specifics • Presently billion of “unintentional” UWB devices approved (laptops, PDA’s, etc). • Operate in “Part 15” – license exempt • Requirements: • “Thou shalt not create harmful interference” • “Unintentional” UWB devices can use commercial and government spectrum • “Intentional” UWB devices can use commercial spectrum, but not Government spectrum • Seminal Question “Does the intent of a signal • change its interference potential?”

  36. Regulatory Status of UWB in USA - Testing • GPS testing – DoT, NTIA, University of Texas • PCS testing – Sprint & Time Domain • All tests due October 30th • Our preliminary conclusion – “intent does • not matter”

  37. Reaction…. “The Public Return from ultra-wideband radio will be seen in the creation of new industries, improved worker productivity, lower inventories, better public safety systems, and better use of the Nation’s Information Infrastructure. …we see [ultra wideband] as a potential ‘game changer’ for our company, and the productivity of the nation.” GE Corporate Research and Development

  38. “UWB is a key enabling technology which makes high quality, high data rate wireless communications possible in heavily congested communications environment.” Sony Corporation

  39. “…the fact that…[UWB] would not require licensed operation, nor would it require coordination with other unlicensed users of UWB products, would greatly facilitate and accelerate the marketability and attractiveness of these products.” Siemens Corporation

  40. TIME DOMAIN T H E P U L S E O F T H E F U T U R E ® SM www.timedomain.com

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