Consultation Paper on the Introduction of Wireless Systems Using Ultra-wideband Technology

Consultation Paper on the Introduction of Wireless Systems Using Ultra-wideband Technology (PDF, 283 KB, 22 pages)

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Gazette Notice SMSE-002-05 — Consultation Paper on the Introduction of Wireless Systems Using Ultra-wideband Technology

February 2005
Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Policy

Table of Contents

1. Intent
2. Background
   • 2.1 What is Ultra-wideband (UWB)
   • 2.2 General Features of UWB
   • 2.3 UWB and Alternate Technologies for Wireless Networking
3. Ultra-Wideband Developments
   • 3.1 Potential benefits
   • 3.2 Potential concerns
   • 3.3 Application Developments
   • 3.4 Regulatory and Standardization Considerations
     • 3.4.1 UWB Activities in USA
     • 3.4.2 UWB Activities in Europe
     • 3.4.3 UWB Activities in Other Parts of the World
     • 3.4.4 IEEE standards
     • 3.4.5 UWB Developments in the ITU-R
     • 3.4.6 UWB Activities in Canada
4. Discussion and Proposals
   • 4.1 Definitions and Terminology
   • 4.2 Technical Considerations
     • 4.2.1 Emission Limits
     • 4.2.2 Aggregate Interference
     • 4.2.3 Measurement of UWB Emissions
   • 4.3 Regulatory and Licensing Considerations
5. Invitation to Comment
6. Next Step
7. References

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