Essentials of UWB / Stephen Wood, Roberto Aiello.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-200) and index.

Matching UWB to HDR applications -- Physical-layer (PHY) characteristics -- Media-access control (MAC) layer -- Implementation information -- Upper-layer protocols -- Ultra-wideband standardization -- Special-interest groups -- Ultra-wideband business issues -- Regulating ultra-wideband -- Tragedy of the commons.

"If you are involved in designing, building, selling, or regulating UWB devices, this concise and practical guide to UWB technolgy, standards, regulation, and intellectual property issues will quickly bring you up-to-speed, regulation, with practical insights, implementation guidelines, and application examples, Essentials of UWB is a must-have resource for wireless professionals working in the field." "Written by key figures in the development of UWB, the book describes UWB technology, and evaluates its suitability for applications in communications, radar, and imaging. UWB radios, protocols, and implementation are covered, and a thorough account of UWB industry organization completes the picture." "This is an invaluable guide for engineers involved in UWB device design, as well as for product marketing managers, sales support engineers, and technical managers. It will also appeal to engineers with a deeper technical understanding of UWB who want to gain knowledge of the broader environment and future evolutionary expectations."--Jacket.