Overview

WLAN or wireless LAN communications is defined by a set of connectivity standards (IEEE 802.11) that support networks among access points (APs) and mobile computing devices - all without cabling. As WLAN technology continues to advance with greater reliability and performance moving into media-rich consumer applications like home entertainment and mobile gaming, Qualcomm will support device manufacturers with high-performance yet efficient highly integrated chipset solutions fully compliant with the latest standards.

Advantages of Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN networks based on the global, evolving 802.11 standards have significant benefits for manufacturers and consumers alike:

• Ease of setting up networks without cabling
• Data speeds that now rival cable-based Ethernet
• High level of interoperability among Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ products
• Reliable performance at reasonable price points and increased application areas

Qualcomm's High Performance 802.11n WLAN Solution

Based on the revolutionary MIMO (multiple input multiple output) technique, Qualcomm's highly integrated, high performance WLAN chipset solution for the next generation 802.11n standard features 4th generation True MIMO® technology that delivers new levels of coverage, speed and capacity for wireless networking:

• First 802.11n Draft 2.0 compliant solution
• High speeds that hold at range
• Links of wired quality reliability
• Maximum Wi-Fi® interoperability & backwards compatibility
• Highly cost competitive, power efficient, integrated manufacturing-ready designs