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Atheros Communications Inc.'s AR5007AP-G, claimed to be the most integrated single-chip WLAN solution for access point and router products, features a complete 802.11b/g wireless access point SoC. This compact and cost-effective solution combines the wireless network processor, media access controller (MAC), baseband, and all radio functions up to the antenna in a single silicon chip. Integrating many of the discrete components contained in previous-generation design, the new AR5007AP-G offers a total component reduction of 40% versus Atheros' AR5006AP-G access point solution, which has led the market for total bill-of-materials (BOM) integration. Some of the key WLAN components that have been integrated onto Atheros' newest single-chip include an on-chip power amplifier, low noise amplifiers (LNAs), antenna switch and transmit/receive filtering. Additionally, the Atheros AR5007AP-G chip requires 100-150 fewer external components than competing solutions. The high level of integration enables the use of a lower cost 2-layer PCB and eliminates the need for any external RF shielding ¡X further reducing the access point BOM.



The Atheros AR5007AP-G offers many enhanced features, such as support for IEEE 802.11i security and 802.11e quality of service (QoS) specifications. Additionally, the solution supports Atheros XR (eXtended Range) and JumpStart for Wireless technologies. Atheros XR provides double the range of standard 802.11g devices to eliminate dead spots in homes and small businesses. The JumpStart technology provides easy WLAN setup and security and is compatible with emerging simple configuration solutions from major industry leaders including Intel and Microsoft.



Atheros is currently in volume production with the AR5007AP-G with a list price of $12.50 in 10,000-unit quantities.



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