Earlier this year chip maker Qualcomm announced plans to acquire Atheros Communications. Now it’s official. The $3.1 billion acquisition is complete and Atheros is now a subsidiary of Qualcomm. Qualcomm is already one of the top chip designers for cellphones, offering speedy smartphone processors and wireless communications. But Atheros has had a broader focus, producing […]
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Qualcomm to buy Atheros for over $3 billion
Wow. I thought it was big news when Atheros announced a new wireless chip yesterday that would combine 802.11n and Bluetooth in a small form factor unit for tablets and other mobile devices. Today we have bigger news: Chip-maker Qualcomm is buying Atheros for $3.1 billion. Qualcomm is best known for making low power ARM-based […]
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Atheros launches Bluetooth 4, 802.11n chip for tablets
Atheros is introducing a new wireless chip for tablets and other mobile electronics. The AR6233 solution offers 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 ins  asingle package. This is also one of the first “system-on-a-package” solutions to offer Bluetooth 4.0, which includes a low power mode to help extend battery life on mobile devices. The AR6233 supports […]
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Atheros launches 802.11n/Bluetooth combo Mini-card
Atheros has unveiled a new half-mini card that combines 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth wireless capabilities on a single PCIe card. This means you can install a single solution in netbooks, notebooks, or tablet computers while freeing up space inside the computer for additional components such as TV tuners, GPS receivers, or VoIP dongles. Ultimately, using […]