PRESENTATION ON WIRELESS USB

OUTLINE
WIRED UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS(USB) OVERVIEW OF WIRELESS USB(WUSB)
HISTORY FEATURES

HOW WUSB WORKS

DESIGN(TECHNOLOGY INVOLVED) SECURITY

ADVANTAGES CURRENT IMPLEMENTATIONS CONCLUSION

WIRED USB
Overview

Plug/play standard for peripheral devices.

Standardized by the USB Implementers forum.
Technical Details

Host/slave connections
PC(host) manages all the transfers; peripherals(slave) just respond. Supports 127 devices per host.

Physical connections
Four wire connection :Two wires for power (+5 and GND).Two
wires (twisted pair) for synchronous serial data

Wired usb
Technical details(contd.)
Computer supplies power (upto 500ma) Data rates Low Speed: 1.5 Mbps (Keyboards, mice, etc.) Full Speed: 12 Mbps (USB1.1 max speed) Hi-Speed: 480 Mbps (USB2.0 max speed)

Wired usb

Why wireless usb?

Wired issues
Wires are restrictive. Multiple wires can be a hassle.

Current wireless solutions inadequate

Bluetooth: Offers low b/w which is not enough for higher demand applications (Video, HDTV, Monitor) WiFi
Expensive Too much power usage for mobile devices

Wireless usb
On February 17, 2004, at the Intel Developer Forum, Intel Corporation and other technology industry leaders announced the formation of the Wireless USB Promoter Group. The group includes Agere Systems, HP,Intel, Microsoft Corporation, NEC, Philips Semiconductors and Samsung Electronics. New wireless extension to USB.

It reduces nest of wires. Allows peripherals to be connected without plug-in-cards .

It is based on the Ultra wideband technology which operates in the range of 3.1 10.6 GHz.

Wireless usb
FEATURES
No use of wires, i.e. wireless network
Offers data rates of 480 Mb/s at 3 meters and 110 Mb/s at 10 meters. Unidirectional/ bidirectional operations Multipoint to point connectivity Robust performance in noisy environments Interfaces with any other devices that supports Bluetooth/ Wi-Fi/ WiMax without any complications.

Wireless usb vision

Wusb topology

WUSB is a hub and spoke topology. Connection is point to point and directed between the WUSB host and WUSB device. Logically, maximum 127 WUSB devices can be connected to WUSB host. Each host forms a cluster.

Clusters can co-exist with minimum interference.

Topology also supports dual role model.

Wusb technology
Features of UWB
Speed/Range
Scaleable speeds up over 1 Gbps Currently 480 Mbps at 3 m; 110 Mbps at 10 m

Frequency: 3.1 GHz to 10.6 GHz

Divided into 14 bands; 5 groups
Each band is 528 MHz wide Uses the OFDM technique to transmit data Provides protection against multi-path / interference

Band Groups 1 & 2: Longer range apps

Bands Groups 3 & 4: Shorter range apps Bands can be turned off to accommodate for conflicts or for regulations

Wusb technology

Power
Power is limited due to usage of wide spectrum Low power for mobile devices and minimum interference

WUSB SECURITY DESIGN

Overview
Strongly stressed in WUSB specification and outlined in its own requirements document Security needed due to crowded environments Two major components: Association and Encryption

Association
Overview
Device must first associate with the host in a one-time event Accomplished via wired verification or numeric association

Wired Verification
Cable is attached between devices. Exchanges a unique 384-bit identifier known as the connection context

Security design(contd)
Numeric Association
Devices associate wirelessly User must enter a hex code manually

Encryption
Data encrypted with the AES 128 algorithm During each session devices derive a session key based on connection context Wireless data is encrypted using session key

Advantages
Speed : Delivers high speed of upto 480 Mbps at 10 feet and 110 Mbps at 30 feet. Power management : Sleep,listen wake and conserve
modes ensure devices use minimum power.

Security :WUSB devices encrypt their data

transmissions.

Ease of use : Offers same plug and play as wired

USB but more convenience due to wireless connection

Backward compatibility : Apps built for USB work

with WUSB also.

Wusb approaches
Freescales cable free USB
Wireless usb hookups happen via a dongle. Dongle exchanges signals with a usb hub plugged into a peripheral.

Dongle can be fit into a normal usb 2.0 port

Intel Corps Certified Wireless usb

Makes use of hub and spoke model.

Wireless usb hub and devices with integrated wireless usb

communicate with a single host.

Wusb implementations
Belkin Cable Free Hub
Belkin demonstrated the prototype of the cable free hub in 2006 at the international consumer electronics show in Las Vegas in January Released Dec, 2006 Dongle attaches to PC Speeds up to 480 Mbps

GeFen HMDI Extender

Based on WiMedia Alliance specification Range of 20 meters; data rates up to 480 Mbps Frequency band: 3.1 - 4.8 GHz

Seagate Wireless USB Hard Drive

2.5 inches wide Speeds up to 480 Mbps

Conclusion
Next gen wireless personal area network Appears well designed; good support Slow start of products
Will it really catch on? More products need to be developed

Promises a lot Security is very important