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Wireless World Friday, September 9, 2016 2 4 Z. REISS: YOUR GLOBAL ELECTRONICS AND HOUSEWARES MULTI-BRAND PROVIDER For more than a quarter century, Z. Reiss and Associates has been a leading nation- al distributor of consumer electronics and housewares. The global premier brands provider continues to focus on multi-chan- nel sales, merchandising, supply chain management, reverse logistics and end-to- end customer support. In addition to serv- icing all sizes and types of traditional retailers, Z. Reiss also continues to excel as a best in class drop ship fulfillment partner across premium and special mar- kets, as well as all e-commerce channels. While it remains focused as a national provider of premier multiple brand offerings, the expert Z. Reiss sales staff are dedicated to managing, merchandising and servicing accounts across the full industry spectrum and continues to identify and establish emerging growth categories. Core prod- uct category competencies include the traditional types of consumer electron- ics and housewares, in addition to a wide variety of other categories, such as digital cameras, batteries, mobile elec- tronics, telephones, computers, tablets, digital media, cell phones and accessory products. The company balances its vol- ume between in-line continuity pro- gramming, excess and end-of-life-cycle product opportunities, as well as drop ship fulfillment with national and regional retailers of all sizes. As a leading electronics and house- wares wholesaler, Z. Reiss remains com- mitted to providing fast, easy and reliable service in this era of rapidly changing and ever-evolving technologies. For more information, call 718.499.6900 or email meetus@zreiss.com. REFERENCE AUDIO REDEFINED BY XFIRE AUDIO XFIRE AUDIO proudly introduces its XFR Series Limited Edition high-end components systems. The XFR Series Limited Edition components represent a paragon of musi- cal triumphs redefining the boundaries of sonic euphoria with lush, crystal clear imaging and dynamics bringing music center stage as it was intended to be. XFR Series Limited Edition compo- nents are available in dual formats. The XFR653S is a full-fledged three- way component system and the XFR652S is a two-way component system. In addition, XFIRE AUDIO offers the XFR75T, a Limited Edition tweeter system as a stand-alone option utilizing a 25mm inverted dome aluminum tweeter with matching external crossovers. The XFR653S and XFR652S Limited Edition models are built upon precision cast aluminum chassis with ferrite (6.5-inch mid-bass) and neodymium (4-inch mid-range) motor structures. Exquisite definition and detail originate from specially formulat- ed carbon-paper composite cones cou- pled with KSV (XFR653S) and ASV (XFR652S) voice coils. The XFR653S and XFR652S Limited Edition models both showcase shallow mount 6.5-inch mid-bass drivers, while the XFR653S system features a shallow mount 4-inch mid-range. Both XFR Series Limited Edition component systems feature 25mm inverted dome aluminum tweeters matched with detailed external crossovers for crafting the ultimate mobile audio soundscape. XFIRE AUDIO's attention to detail goes even further with butyl rubber sur- rounds, brushed aluminum edge gaskets, polished chrome back plates and XFIRE embossed molded motor covers. Starting at just $299.99, the XFR Series Limited Edition components are in a class all their own. Experience the dif- ference of exquisite definition and detail of the XFR653S and XFR652S compo- nent systems. For more information, go to www .xfireaudio.com or www.facebook.com/ xfireaudiousa. JASCO MAKES HOME CONTROL SIMPLE WITH BLUETOOTH SMART CONTROLS Jasco Products, GE licensee and leader in home automation, LED lighting and security products, has a diverse collec- tion of GE branded connected home products, including the new ecosystem of Bluetooth Smart Controls. "Jasco has developed a complete ecosystem of Bluetooth Smart lighting controls powered by Avi-on and CSRmesh, the only line of its kind on the market," said Cameron Trice, Jasco Chief Executive Officer. "With Avi-on providing leading edge software devel- opment and support, Jasco is delivering a game-changing wireless solution to all of our major retail partners with affordable smart home products that simplify people's lives and connect their home." GE branded Bluetooth Smart Lighting Controls are a unique ecosys- tem of interoperable smart home prod- ucts, providing an easy-to-use and affordable way of controlling lights and small appliances around the home with no Wi-Fi or hub required. Bluetooth Smart Controls from GE use CSR's Smart mesh protocol to allow multiple- devices to not only receive messages, but also repeat those messages to other devices, thereby defying traditional Bluetooth range limitations. This means that the more devices you add, the stronger the mesh network and the greater your range of control. Users can control lighting across a large home, estate or office complex with Jasco's GE branded smart devices. With the free Avi-on Labs app for iOS and Android, users can set and con- trol lighting, dimmers, timers, count- downs, groupings of lights and devices, and more with their smartphone or tablet. Since all device settings are saved local- ly on the device, the switches and dim- mers will work as programmed regard- less of whether the phone or tablet is off or out of range. With affordable solutions starting under $50, you can customize any combination of GE branded Smart Devices: Plug-in Smart Switch; Plug-in Smart Dimmer; In-wall Smart Switch; In-wall Smart Switch; Plug-in Outdoor Smart Switch; and Add-On Switch (for three- and four-way installations). For more information, visit www.jasco products.com or www.ezbluetooth.com. PULSELARSEN PRESENTS PRODUCT INNOVATIONS IN WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE An interview with PulseLarsen's Olivier Robin, General Manager, Wireless Infrastructure. WW: Tell us a little about your company. OR: PulseLarsen is a leading global antenna and wireless solution supplier founded as Larsen Electronics in 1965, then acquired by Pulse Electronics in 2006. We provide solutions that reflect our far-reaching understanding of antenna and RF technology. PulseLarsen offers antennas covering 2G/3G/4G LTE, WLAN (WiFi), Zigbee, Bluetooth, GPS/Glonass/Compass, ISM, VHF/UHF, NFC and custom applications. PulseLarsen is a trusted antenna partner. We've shipped over two billion antennas during our 50 years in business. We sup- ply consistent, high-quality products by owning and fully controlling our own fac- tories in both China and the United States. WW: What is PulseLarsen most proud of? OR: We are extremely proud of our Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) antennas for integration into existing designs; rugged outdoor and vehicular mount antennas for all environments; efficient antenna designs that can prolong battery life, reduce required antenna space and/or mitigate PIM – depending on cus- tomer needs. We are proud to offer antenna prod- ucts to cover every frequency and appli- cation that have the option of embedded, internal, external, outdoor, vehicular or in-building antenna systems. WW: What is your goal for the show? OR: PulseLarsen is presenting a number of product innovations in Wireless Infrastructure and providing full techni- cal expertise to cus- tomers. The Blue Dot (W3092) embedded chip antenna is engi- neered for WLAN, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, Zigbee and ISM 2.4GHz. This ultra- small antenna has a profile of only 2.0 x 1.2 x 0.55 mm (L x W x H) and covers 2400-2483 MHz with 55 percent effi- ciency. With such a small footprint, The Blue Dot is ideal for a whole range of wearable, medical, IoT devices and applications. Also being presented is the Shadow Low Profile Transit (SLPT) series, which offers a wide array of products to cover 700 MHz Public Safety, LTE, Smart Grid, WLAN, ITS and DSRC applica- tions operating at 698-960/1710- 2170/2400-2700/4900-6000 MHz. Antennas are available in both NMO and tamper-proof direct mount products, which support multiple cable and con- nector options. Additionally, we are presenting the IceFin series of transparent, vehicle mount antennas, which have a similar application to SLPT and are packaged in an aesthetically pleasing, transparent package. WW: Who are your target customers? OR: Our customers are engineers, designers, IoT innovators, wireless carriers, smart grid, smart cities, transportation, medical device, wearables and automobile manufacturers. WW: How do your products or services help your customers compete in their marketplace? OR: This varies by product line. Embedded antennas easily fit onto exist- ing circuit boards. FPC antennas mount to the inside of device housing. External antennas provide excellent gain and effi- ciency. Vehicle mount antennas provide excellent durability without sacrificing connectivity or efficiency. In-building DAS antennas provide aesthetically pleasing options for UHF, VHF, wireless and public safety communications while mitigating PIM. For more information, stop by booth #3258, visit www.pulseelectronics.com or call 800.ANTENNA (268.3662) or 360.944.7551.