Project: IEEE 802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: [Proposal to split the TG3a into two] Date Submitted: [15November2005] Source: [Dr. Arthur W. Astrin] Company [Astrin Radio] Address [1051Greenwood Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301] Voice:[+1 650 704-2517], FAX: [+1 650 328-7721], E-Mail:[art@astrinradio.com] Re: [] Abstract: [A proposal to split TG3a in two to move forward towards standards.] Purpose: [Information for TG3a members to help them make a more informed decision.] Notice: This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE 802.15. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein. Release: The contributor acknowledges and accepts that this contribution becomes the property of IEEE and may be made publicly available by 802.15.

Proposal to 802.15.3a Deadlocked since July 2003. Bad press/name for UWB, IEEE Wasting work, time and $, €, £, ¥, etc. Propose to split the TG3a into two: TG3a and TG3d(?); OFDM and DS respectively. We have 2 chairs (Lansford, Rasor), 2 sets of voluminous contributions, enough to produce at least two standards. Both groups must agree to stop blocking each other.