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September 10  |  September 11

Topic: Next-generation wireless design

Conference Room 4, 3F
September 11 (Thursday)

Time	Speaking companies/speakers
10:30am - 12:00pm	A new generation of Wi-Fi Ralink Technology Corporation "Must-Have" integration in wireless Infineon Technologies The impact of next-gen wireless on software development MontaVista Software Inc

Disclaimer: Show Management reserves the right to alter or cancel the content, speakers, and timing of the conference program without prior notice.

Abstract

A new generation of Wi-Fi
Ralink Technology Corporation

In the past 10 years, Wi-Fi technology has been evolving from 802.11b,g/a and n with raw data rate from 1Mbps up to 600Mbps. With more applications adopting Wi-Fi, the standards committee is defining the next-generation technologies to meet the market requirements. The presentation covers the market trend, the current issues and next-generation of Wi-Fi.

About the Speaker

Rick Jeng, President and Co-founder

Rick Jeng is President and co-founder of Ralink Technology. Ralink Technology was founded in 2000 working on Wi-Fi chipsets. Prior to starting Ralink, Rick Jeng worked on IC design in various fields like fixed broadband wireless, Ethernet switch, 3D graphics workstation, supercomputer CPU with Villa Montage Communication, Silicon Graphics, Evans, Sutherland Computer Division, and LSI Logic since 1985. Mr. Jeng holds Master of Electrical Engineering from University of California, Santa Barbara and Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University.

"Must-Have" integration in wireless
Infineon Technologies

Mobile communication devices need seamless interaction of various communication technologies and services.

This presentation will discuss the quad play of fixed line services, broadband, cable TV, landlines and mobile phones from one supplier, and the benefits of chipset integration.

About the Speaker

Ronald Cheng, Director of Entry Phones Program Management

Communication Solutions

Ronald began his career with Infineon Technologies (former Siemens Semiconductor) in Hong Kong in October 1997. He is the Program Manager for ULC Program, responsible for ULC platform and customer projects. Ronald took various job positions in past years including DECT baseband and Software support, GSM Software support, Test and Delivery department management and platform project management. He took lead in platform projects BP21, ULC1 and ULC2. Ronald left Infineon between Feb 2000 and 2002 for his own business. During Ronald's career with Infineon he worked 1 year in Germany and Austria and he spent about 4 years in Shanghai between 2004 and 2007. Ronald holds a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from University of Wisconsin at Madison, and a master degree in electrical engineering from Columbia University in New York City. He is currently attending Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program.

The impact of next-gen wireless on software development
MontaVista Software Inc

Apple's iPhone, Google's Android, mobile Linux, Nokia's purchase of the Symbian-all recent developments call for attention to the growing importance of software in wireless devices. Engineers at these companies and many more believe openness of software is key to the success of a device.

About the Speaker

Julian Hsu, Regional Director, Greater China and South Asia

Julian Hsu is responsible for the regional operations of Greater China and South Asia at MontaVista Software. He has 10 years of experience in embedded software and development tools.

Prior to joining MontaVista Software, Julian worked for ELT Inc., Taiwan Branch as General Manager. He also became business development manager for the development tools group of Wind River Systems.

Julian has a MS in Computer Engineering and Science from Yuan-Ze University, and a BS in Information Computer Engineering from Chung Yuan Christian University.

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