Intel Demos Software Defined WiFi/WiMAX/DVB-H Chip

Doc Ruby writes "Electronics Weekly is reporting that Intel has developed a new prototype chip for software defined radio. The new chip will be able to handle WiFi, WiMAX and DVB-H digital TV all on the same chip. 'This kind of chip would allow equipment to access the WiFi network in the home, automatically handover to a WiMAX network when you leave the house and also access digital TV on the move, all through one chip.' It's also a proof that the entire class of SW radios that could possibly converge CDMA, GSM and various other radio networks for opportunistic handoffs by a single device, a 'universal radio' that could use content formerly locked into a single radio type."

Excellent!

[JK_the_Slacker]

But the real question is, can I change software modes and nuke a burrito with my wireless card?

Or, even better, my roommate?

awesome!

[spiffmastercow]

Now I'll be able to open and close people's garage doors while accessing their wifi, all with one device!

Re:Excellent!

[TheRaven64]

Why would you want to nuke a burrito with your roommate?

Multi-tasking ?

[matt_martin]

Turn off the TV, I wanna check my email ! (?)

q.v. onechiptorulethemall

[Inf0phreak]

Why would you want a chip to rule a mall?

There. It's been a while since I made a stupid joke here. Quota fulfilled for the next couple of months I guess :)

Re:Excellent!

[Chabil Ha']

So that's what they're calling it these days...

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Re:Closed drivers

[fbjon]

Not to mention that air pressure is the standard way of measuring altitude. You'll need a fairly powerful radio transmitter to interfere with that system.