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ABSTRACT:
This tutorial is timed to occur after the FCC report & order concerning part 15 intentional class B radiators. This tutorial starts by explaining, what is UWB and then presents the FCC report and order, giving the specifics of the UWB rules and where they fit in the context of existing part 15. Next a history of the UWB proceedings will be given explaining the origins of the technology leading up to the present FCC proceedings. Emphasis will be given on interference issues and studies. In addition, the properties of UWB will be explained such as range, throughput and location awareness. Specific applications will be mentioned. The tutorial closes by discussing the relevance of UWB to IEEE802 - where UWB might first appear in IEEE802 and how UWB might coexist with other IEEE802 wireless systems.