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Qualcomm and Wilocity Launch Industry’s First Tri-band Reference Design Featuring Both 802.11ac and 802.11ad Technology Learn More

Qualcomm Introduces StreamBoost Technology to Optimize Performance and Capacity of Home Networks Learn More

Qualcomm Atheros Expands Networking Infrastructure Portfolio with the Industry’s First SMB Unified High Port-Count Gigabit Ethernet Switch Family Learn More

Qualcomm Atheros Introduces Ultra-Low Power Near Field Communication Chip for Mobile Devices Learn More

Qualcomm Expands Market-Leading IZat Location Platform to Enable Indoor Positioning Experiences for Consumers, Revenue Opportunities for Businesses Learn More

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Qualcomm® StreamBoost™ Revolutionizes the Home Network

By intelligently managing a home’s broadband connection, Qualcomm® StreamBoost™ gives each device and each application the bandwidth it needs to ensure the best possible experiences in the connected home. While Qualcomm VIVE™ 802.11ac provides up to 1.3 Gbps PHY rate of Wi-Fi capacity, StreamBoost provides a superior connected experience to users of all devices on a home network by managing and shaping traffic, and giving each connected device and application the priority and bandwidth required for optimal performance Learn More

The Wire is Live

Welcome to the Qualcomm Atheros blog, where opinions matter. Read our thoughts on the latest developments in the industry, including wireless and wired technologies. Recent developments include the introduction of 802.11ac for mobile, computing, consumer electronics and networking. Read why the ecosystem approach is key to market adoption of Gigabit Wi-Fi. Learn More

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Qualcomm Atheros WLAN Technology

For a lot of people the world over, Wi-Fi® is their equivalent of oxygen; they just can’t live without it. Qualcomm Atheros is helping make these people’s lives easier, more productive, and even more fun with great connectivity. Our Wi-Fi is helping them to connect to people, consume content and even control the things in their lives, in ways that are easy and fulfilling, and from places that suit their busy and, sometimes, even leisure lifestyles. Learn More

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