WITNESS, WIreless Technologies for small area Networks with Embedded Safety & Security, aims to develop new techniques for short-range wireless communication using very low power techniques. In addition, extensions to new and existing standards for wireless communication in small area networks will be investigated and developed. Due to the wireless characteristics of the small area networks, a significant risk of interference and data visibility exists. This poses potential problems of both security (secrecy of data) and of safety (data corruption and/or loss of service). These considerations form a key axis in the project.

With its expertise in wireless data communications and low-power low-voltage techniques, AnSem will contribute extensively to the development of an ultra low-power transceiver for WBAN applications.

MEDEA+ is the new industry-initiated pan-European Program for advanced co-operative Research and Development in Microelectronics. MEDEA+ started in January 2001 and focuses on "system innovation on silicon for the e-economy". More info about Medea+: www.medea.org

About AnSem 

AnSem is a fabless design company, founded on February 13, 1998. Its core business is the design of high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits in the most advanced technologies. AnSem offers design services and products for wireless communication, high-speed data communication and data acquisition. With its services, AnSem offers turnkey solutions in an affordable design time. AnSem can rely on a large team of highly experienced designers and has proven to be a solid partner for highly advanced IC developments worldwide.