WLAN Chipset

The AR5000 is a new chipset based on the fundamental rearchitecture of the radio to offer standards-based, high-speed, low-cost wireless local area network (LAN) connections within offices and homes. The fast, low-powered chipset delivers true "radio-on-a-chip" (RoC) capabilities. The highly integrated technology provides a two-chip, all-CMOS end-to-end solution (eliminating the expense of a separate power amplifier, SAW filter, or MAC) for next-generation 5-GHz wireless LANs.

The introduction of this product enables ubiquitous, economical connections in the office and home between devices like personal computers, printers and "Access Points"--which are gateways for connecting wireless users to a wired infrastructure such as a corporate backbone, or a DSL or cable modem in the home. The solution will also afford economical placement of these Access Points in airports and hotels, providing travelers with high-speed connections to the Internet.

The chipset, operating at up to 54 Mbps, is compliant with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) new 802.11a 5-GHz wireless LAN standard--representing a five times improvement in data rates over the 2.4-GHz standard currently shipping. The chipset also includes an enhanced "turbo mode" that supports speeds up to 72 Mbps and extended ranges.

Atheros Communications, Inc. 529 Almanor Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3512 t 408.773.5200 f 408.773.9940