Wi-Fi and cellular network technology finally tied the knot last week, as Hewlett-Packard Co. and Motorola Inc. each introduced mobile devices that can roam between the two technologies. But both products have limitations. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Chipsets
Intel Unveils 90nm Wireless Transceiver
Intel Corp. has achieved a major step toward applying the power of Moore’s Law to radio technology, building a working radio chip that packs in transistors as tightly as today’s most advanced production chips, the company announced Friday. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Alliance Cracks Down On ‘Standards-plus’ Kit
The Wi-Fi Alliance is rather belatedly seeking to crack down on ‘standards-plus’ products that achieve extended speed or range through proprietary add-ons, yet still claim to be fully interoperable. The Alliance has threatened to remove its certification from any product that interferes with another Wi-Fi product. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Atheros Goes Multimedia With MIMO
Sampling to customers today — but months from production or actual products — Atheros Communications announced this week a new chip targeting products that will transport multimedia and video over wireless. It’s also the company’s first chip to use smart antenna technology. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
WLAN Chipsets From Atheros, Marvell Win Praise
Analyst firm The Linley Group has awarded the title of best wireless LAN chipset to products from Atheros Corp. and Marvell Technology Group Ltd., the firm announced Tuesday. Via [extremetech.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Chip Maker Fuels Call For Multiduty Access Points
WLAN (wireless LAN) hardware manufacturers are gearing up to take advantage of new silicon that promises to increase range and decrease the price of enterprise access points. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Kit Speeds Wireless-LAN Development On Linux
AbsoluteValue Systems Inc., an early supporter of IEEE 802.11-compliant chips on open-source platforms, is offering an embedded-software package that will support .11a/b/g chip sets on any Linux platform. The AVS 802.11 WLAN Development Platform marks AbsoluteValue’s turn away from original design manufacturers to a different customer base. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
WiFi Price War Whacks Conexant
Conexant’s third-quarter revenue will fall about $40 million short of estimates because of a price war breaking out among WiFi chip suppliers. Via [thestreet.com]… Continue Reading
Broadcom Chip Supports Wi-Fi, Security
Broadcom has unveiled new single-chip wireless local area networking technology designed for use in handheld computers, notebooks and other consumer electronic devices. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Wi-Fi Module Trims Centrino Prices
Intel yesterday announced a pair of new 90nm Pentium M processors, this time extending the line downwards. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Intel Delays Wi-Fi Support In Grantsdale Chip Set
When PCs using Intel’s “Grantsdale” chip set launch next week, their ability to serve as a wireless access point won’t be made broadly available until as late as the fourth quarter, Intel officials said Thursday. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Proxim, Intel To Develop WiMax Reference Kit
Intel and wireless equipment maker Proxim today said they would collaborate on the development of WiMAX kit for both ends of the broadband wireless link. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Airgo Wins Wi-Fi Following
Wireless networking start-up Airgo Networks has lined up new customers and partners wooed by its next-generation Wi-Fi gear. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Linux Gets 802.11g Intel Centrino Driver
Intel has published a pre-beta version of its Linux-based 802.11g driver for its Centrino platform in a bid to entice open-source fans to its wireless notebooks. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Agere To Bring 802.11g To Handhelds
Agere Systems has announced that it is working on a new low-power, high-bandwidth throttling 802.11g chip for handhelds, rated at 54 Mbps. Via [infosyncworld.com]… Continue Reading