Category: KT Selects Atheros Communications as Supplier of High-Performance Wireless LAN Technology for its Du
17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atheros Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATHR), a leading developer of advanced wireless LAN (WLAN) chipsets, today announced that KT ...
Largest Korean Telecom Provider Integrates Atheros 802.11a/g Technology into
KT Access Points, PC cards and USB Adapters for Enterprises, Schools and
NESPOT Hot Spot Locations
SEOUL, South Korea, Mar. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atheros
Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATHR), a leading developer of advanced wireless
LAN (WLAN) chipsets, today announced that KT (formerly Korea Telecom), the
largest telecommunication services provider in Korea and one of the largest in
the world, has selected Atheros 802.11a/g technology for its 5GHz/2.4GHz
dual-band WLAN products. Atheros is the exclusive supplier of 802.11a/g
technology to KT's advanced line of WLAN products, which will be branded with
the Atheros Super AG(R) logo.
The Atheros AR5002AP-2X, AR5004X and AR5005UX 802.11a/g WLAN chipsets have
been integrated into KT's dual-band wireless access points, PC cards, and USB
adapters, respectively, and are being deployed in enterprise, school and hot
spot environments. Atheros' 802.11a/g technology delivers robust wireless
connectivity, enabling high-bandwidth applications such as streaming HDTV
video signals, transferring large data files, and supporting more users on a
network.
The KT products will feature Atheros Super AG technology, which employs
innovative performance-enhancement techniques -- including dynamic turbo with
adaptive radio technology, packet bursting, fast frames, and data compression
-- that dramatically increase the throughput and range of wireless networking
products. The technology supports link rates up to 108 megabits-per-second
(Mbps) and enables user throughput of more than 60 Mbps.
"To be a leader in the 5GHz WLAN services market in Korea, KT needed a
technology partner that could deliver strong security, robust performance and
reliable connectivity required in today's high-bandwidth application-driven
environment. With its proven industry-leading 802.11a/g and Super AG
solutions, Atheros is our partner of choice in bringing advanced dual-band
products to the Korean market," said Won-sic Han, managing director of KT.
"Korea is an advanced market that offers some of the highest bandwidth
services in the world. We are very pleased to be partnering with KT to bring
the next generation of advanced WLAN solutions to the Korean market," said
Craig Barratt, president and chief executive officer of Atheros
Communications. "Our dual-band 802.11a/g technology provides the high
bandwidth needed for wireless video applications in the home as well as
scalability for large WLAN deployments. Atheros is proud to be the exclusive
supplier of 802.11a/g technology to KT."
While Atheros' 802.11a/g technology is backward compatible with 802.11b
devices, in an enterprise or hot spot environment in Korea the dual-band
802.11a/g products can accommodate seven times more people simultaneously than
802.11b/g products. Additionally, the Atheros chipset series features an
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) engine built into the hardware, allowing
real-time support for full 802.11i security without any performance
degradation. Atheros also supports the 802.11e Quality of Service (QoS)
specifications, providing advanced features for delivering wired-quality video
and audio content via a wireless connection.
About KT
KT (formerly Korea Telecom) is the largest service provider in South
Korea. It runs the largest and most sophisticated communications network in
South Korea for local, long-distance, and international call and data service.
And it was privatized in June 2002. For more information on KT, visit its Web
site at http://www.kt.co.kr.
About Atheros Communications, Inc.
Atheros Communications is a leading developer of semiconductor system
solutions for wireless communications products. Atheros combines its wireless
systems expertise with high-performance radio frequency (RF), mixed signal and
digital semiconductor design skills to provide highly integrated chipsets that
are manufacturable on low-cost, standard complementary metal-oxide
semiconductor (CMOS) processes. Atheros technology is being used by a broad
base of leading customers, including personal computer and networking
equipment manufacturers. For more information, visit http://www.atheros.com or send
email to info@atheros.com.
NOTE: Atheros, the Atheros logo, and Super AG are trademarks of Atheros
Communications, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the
sole property of their respective owners.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set
forth in this press release, including statements regarding the partnership of
KT and Atheros and the incorporation of Atheros' 802.11a/g technology in KT's
products, and KT's branding its products with the Atheros Super AG logo, are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially,
including, but not limited to, the difficulties inherent in developing new and
enhanced products; the effects of competition; whether Atheros continues to be
the exclusive provider of 802.11 a/g technology to KT or KT determines to
purchase such technology from other suppliers for any reason; general economic
conditions, particularly in Korea; and other risks detailed in Atheros' Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 as filed with the SEC
and in other reports filed with the SEC by Atheros from time to time. These
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Atheros disclaims
any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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