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USB-IF WHCI-based Peripheral Development Kit (PDK)

The WHCI-based Peripheral Development Kit (PDK) for Wireless USB provides a host-side Certified Wireless USB radio solution. It is intended to assist companies who are developing devices. It is not intended for companies developing host solutions.

The PDK consists of a WHCI-based Host PCI add-in card and WiMedia UWB PHY.  Customers may choose from the currently available WiMedia UWB PHYs listed with the purchase options.

Visit the USB-IF e-Store to purchase a PDK.

Product Overview:

  • PCI add-in card
    • Based on NEC uPD720170 silicon
  • WiMedia UWB PHY 
    • Choose from currently available WiMedia UWB PHYs listed with purchase options
  • SMA cable and attenuator for device connections
    • PDK is for conducted use only. Over-the-air operation is not supported.
    • 1 Meter cable included
    • 40dB Attenuator included
  • The user guide, start-up documentation, Wireless USBCV Tool, and instructions for how to obtain drivers can be found on the Wireless USB Tools page.

What else is needed to use the WHCI-based PDK?

The following items are needed to use the WHCI-based PDK but do not ship with the PDK:

  • PC system with available PCI slots
  • 512MB of RAM or higher recommended
  • 40GB hard disk or larger recommended
  • Windows Vista 
  • Preproduction quality Wireless USB Drivers from Microsoft Corporation (for Windows Vista).  Click here for more information about how to access the drivers.
  • Strongly Recommended:  Wireless USB traffic analyzer.