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Thursday 4 June 2009
Alternative positioning technologies the key to unlocking the handset, says ABI Research
While GPS has become a standard feature in smartphones driven by the popularity of mapping, navigation and LBS applications, GPS penetration in feature phones remains low outside...
Thursday 4 June 2009
Ralink forecasts more than 30% shipment growth for WLAN chips in 2Q09
Networking IC designer Ralink Technology has upward adjusted its second-quarter WLAN chip shipment growth to more than 30% thanks to Wi-Fi deployments in China. The company estimated...
Wednesday 3 June 2009
Computex 2009: Nvidia and partners unveil Tegra-based products
Nvidia and industry partners have unveiled 12 new high-definition mobile Internet devices (MIDs) all powered by Nvidia's Tegra processor. These new Tegra-based devices, which include...
Tuesday 2 June 2009
Computex 2009: Intel introduces new CPUs, chipset, and wireless technology
Intel has introduced four new processors, including a low-power version, and a value chipset, to usher in mainstream ultra-thin notebooks. Intel CULV processors will enable new consumer...
Wednesday 20 May 2009
Dell introduces 10-inch netbook for education
Dell has launched its new Latitude 2100 netbook which has been tailored to suit the needs of the education sector.
Thursday 9 April 2009
Ralink launches integrated wireless cable modem gateway
Networking IC designer Ralink Technology has recently announced that its RT3052, a highly integrated single-chip 802.11n Wi-Fi router with firmware and interfaces, has been optimized...
Tuesday 17 March 2009
Wi-Fi 802.11n chips in short supply, says paper
Networking IC designer Realtek Semiconductor has increased 802.11n chip orders to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) thanks...
Thursday 12 March 2009
Wi-Fi access point shipments to exceed 70 million by 2010, forecasts ABI Research
The global WLAN market has grown tremendously in recent years, ABI Research has commented. Wi-Fi in particular has been successful because of its ease of deployment in both consumer...
Wednesday 4 March 2009
Tomizone signs global alliance agreement with D-Link
Tomizone, Australasia's largest Wi-Fi service and global Wi-Fi Hotspot provider, has announced that it has signed up with D-Link's Global Alliance Program agreement as a solution...
Monday 16 February 2009
Wi-Fi-enabled handset shipments to double from 2008 through 2010, says ABI Research
Shipments of Wi-Fi-enabled cellular handsets will double in volume by the end of 2010, compared to January 2008, and that growth curve is expected to continue through 2013, according...
Friday 13 February 2009
802.11n to lead the WLAN chip market in 2009
Single chip 1X1T 802.11n solutions are expected to largely replace 802.11g chips this year because the price difference between the two has narrowed, according to industry sources.
Friday 13 February 2009
Ralink receives 802.11n orders from Asustek and Acer
Ralink Technology is reported to have received 802.11n single chip orders for netbooks from Asustek Computer and Acer. The orders are expected to help increase Ralink's Wi-Fi market...
Monday 12 January 2009
SiP getting popular in Wi-Fi chip packaging, says paper
Atheros Communications, Ralink Technology, Broadcom and Marvell are forging closer relationships with Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) and Siliconware Precision Industries...
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Taiwan WLAN sector – 3Q 2008

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Wednesday 29 October 2008
Ralink expects 26% sales increase in 2009 amid WLAN chip diversification
Ralink Technology has reported third-quarter sales at NT$1.28 billion (US$38.39 million), up 5% sequentially and up 24.6% on year. Gross margin was 37.7%, down 3.5% compared to the...