Icron announces Cable Free USB 2.0 hub
based on 802.11 radio platform
WiRanger hub is a plug-and-play USB 2.0 solution that
wirelessly connects devices at distances of 30m plus
BURNABY, B.C., January 8, 2007 - Icron Technologies Corporation
(TSX Venture: IT), the developers of ExtremeUSB, announced
the introduction of the WiRanger, the world's first
wireless USB 2.0 hub based on an industry standard 802.11g
radio. The WiRanger hub allows people to wirelessly connect
USB devices such as printers, scanners, web cams, hard drives,
and MP3 players to their PCs or MACs within a room or throughout
their home, office or factory.
"Icron is excited to announce this innovative wireless
product at a time when wireless USB solutions are just starting
to come to market." stated Robert Eisses, President
and CEO of Icron Technologies. "Our ExtremeUSB technology
has once again delivered a USB 2.0 first, enabling a simple
plug-and-play solution over a globally approved industry standard
802.11 wireless platform.
Available in early spring, Icron's WiRanger Cable Free
USB 2.0 hub will offer a four-port hub and dongle set that
will enable true plug-and-play wireless connectivity, without
additional software drivers, for any USB device. The WiRanger
combines Icron's proven ExtremeUSB and standard 802.11g
radio technology to provide connectivity at 30 meters plus,
on any operating system including PC or MAC. The benefits
of using a standard 802.11 radio include, better range, proven
technology, immediate and global market acceptance, and a
roadmap with 802.11n to faster data rates that exceed most
if not all current USB device requirements.
Icron will distribute the product through its existing global
network of distributors, resellers and OEM customers as complete
solutions or as reference designs.
This product will be the first in a growing family of Cable
Free USB 2.0 solutions utilizing a variety of wireless technologies
including UWB and 802.11 to meet different application requirements
in the industrial, military, prosumer, medical and commercial
markets.
About Icron Technologies Corporation www.icron.com
Icron Technologies Corporation's patented ExtremeUSB® technology
extends the range of USB in wired environments and enables
wireless USB over any RF technology. ExtremeUSB is the only
USB-IF compliant extension solution and is deployed globally
in a wide range of applications including: industrial automation,
medical device, aerospace, KVM and computer networking. ExtremeUSB
technology is available in a variety of formats including
technology licenses, OEM modules, developer kits, as well
as branded and private-label products.
Icron is a publicly traded corporation and trades under the
symbol "IT" on the TSX Venture Exchange. For more information
on the company and its products, please visit www.icron.com
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limitation, statements regarding financial estimates and future
plans and objectives of Icron -- are forward-looking statements
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no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate;
actual results and future events could differ materially from
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