Question: What are some of the things to consider when maximizing the range of WirelessUSB?
Answer: In general the following areas of design need special attention to detail:
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- Maximize the achievable receive sensitivity of the Radio
- Maximize the achievable transmit power of the Radio
- Minimize the controllable path loss in the operating environment
General notes: The following items should serve as a checklist for the details mentioned above:
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- Tuning crystals
- Using the highest supply voltage specification
- Minimizing supply voltage noise
- Maximizing antenna performance (type, orientation, and matching network)
- Optimizing printed circuit board layout and design
- Utilizing advanced protocol techniques (2-Way protocol)
- Maximizing transmit power
- Minimizing path loss
