Although Universal Serial Bus technology is ubiquitous in today's computing environment, the 5 m (16 ft) reach limit imposed primarily by the Turnaround Timer in the USB specification is a serious limitation. By managing latency and delay appropriately, Icron Technologies Corporation's patented ExtremeUSB technology allows USB connections to be extended to over 100 m (~330 ft) over Category 5 UTP cabling or 2 km (~1.25 mi) over fiber optic links.

ExtremeUSB technology is the only USB extension solution that is compliant with the specifications set by the USB Implementers Forum. It has been 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.

Most recently, ExtremeUSB technology has been applied to wireless links as well. The subject of tonight's presentation is Icron's use of IEEE 802.11g chipsets to enable a zero-install wireless USB solution. Unlike other efforts to create an entirely new USB standard to incorporate wireless USB technology, Icron's wireless solution is designed to support existing USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices in the market today. This gives users a "plug and play" experience right out of the box.

Icron is a publicly traded corporation and trades under the symbol "IT" on the TSX Venture Exchange.

About our speaker:
 
Kerry Chin currently serves as Director of Engineering at Icron. His experience extends from real-time signal processing systems and global product development through managing offshore manufacturing of consumer and professional electronics products. He is especially passionate about productizing technologies when strategy, results, international cultures and technology converge. Kerry holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Victoria and a Diploma in Music from the University of Toronto.