Atheros объявили, что они разработали первый 802.11a/b/g и 802.11b/g чип с поддержкой PCI-Express

<P>The chips—AR5006EX (a/b/g) and AR5006EG (b/g)—integrate an entire WLAN solution-media access controller (MAC), baseband processor, and a high-performance 2.4/5-GHz radio or 2.4-GHz radio in low-cost digital CMOS designs. The high level of integration allows an entire WLAN solution to fit on a single-sided mini card or ExpressCard design.</P>
<P>Both chips support Atheros' Super G (or AG) throughput enhancement, XR range enhancement technologies, and 802.11i (WPA2) enhanced wireless security as well as wireless multimedia and draft 802.11e Quality of Service (QoS) specifications.</P>
<P>Atheros is currently sampling both devices to "lead customers". Volume production is expected in Q3 2005. Pricing was not given.</P>
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