MEDIA RELEASE PR36744
Nanoradio Supplies "Always On WiFi"(TM) for Sharp
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Nanoradio today announced to supply for Sharp, one of the world's leading
electronic manufacturers, WiFi chipset NRX700/2 for WLAN modules to the
wireless mobile industry in Japan and Asia. The two companies are already in
mass production phase for an integrated low power Wi-Fi System in Package
(SiP) solution.
Fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) using dual mode cellular/Wi-Fi handsets is
set to be a rapidly developing market in Japan and low power Wi-Fi modules
with high data throughput is a critical enabling technology for this
application.
The partnership takes advantage of combining Sharps' expertise in
providing module solutions to the wireless market and Nanoradio's background
as a fabless semiconductor company specialised in complete solutions,
chipsets and system software, for Wi-Fi applications. Nanoradio's NRX700/2 -
"Always On WiFi"(TM) - is a highly integrated WLAN 802.11b/g chipset with a
very low foot-print and with embedded firmware and drivers.
The Nanoradio NRX700/2 Wi-Fi chipset offers fully tested 802.11b/g
functionality, fully WiFi certified, featuring ultra-low power consumption
(doubling of the standby time compared to other standard dual Wi-Fi /
cellular phone offerings), on-chip power management, Bluetooth co-existence,
FMCA/UMA compliance and support for both hosted and embedded solutions. The
power amplifier (PA) and cellular RF filter are both built in. Another major
advantage is an optimised algorithm for data, voice and Hi-Fi stereo audio.
"Sharp approved Nanoradio for its power efficient design and high
integration level. The Nanoradio WLAN subsystem is the best in its class and
will make very attractive offerings in our product portfolio" said Mr.
Ryutaro Egawa, Sharp Corporation.
"We are proud that Sharp approved Nanoradio as one of WiFi provider" says
Tord Wingren, President and CEO of Nanoradio. He continues: "Sharp is a
leading company in Japan and a global manufacturer of wireless devices and
components which perfectly complements our integrated WiFi chipset
expertise." Thomas Rex, VP Sales adds: "This is further evidence that
Nanoradio has the leading WiFi technology and products for Tier 1 mobile
device manufacturers."
About Sharp Corporation
Sharp Corporation is a worldwide developer of innovative products and
core technologies that play a key role in shaping the future of electronics.
As a leader in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and digital technologies, Sharp
offers one of the broadest and most advanced lines of consumer electronics,
information products and electronic components, while also creating new
network businesses.
Sharp Corporation employs 59,800 people in the world (as of May 31, 2009)
and recorded consolidated annual sales of 2,847,227 million yen for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2009.
For more information, please visit Sharp's Web site at
About Nanoradio AB
Nanoradio AB design semiconductors with wireless capability for the
cellular and handheld market where buying decisions relate to power
consumption, physical size, and total cost for customers. Nanoradio has
developed the most integrated circuits which bring outstanding WLAN
capabilities into mobile phones and a wide range of consumer multimedia
electronics.
The company was founded in March 2004 and it is a "fabless" company.
Nanoradio has a team of around 60 people with extensive experience from the
cellular and wireless industry as well as semiconductor industry and
start-ups. The head-quarter is in Kista, Sweden and with sales offices in
Korea, Japan, Taiwan and USA.
Information on the company may be found on the World Wide Web at
SOURCE: Nanoradio AB
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