Qualcomm is one of the wireless industry's undisputed titans, but it's looking to shore up a few holes in its component offerings today with the planned purchase of Atheros Communications, a ...

In a move to round out its wireless and networking product portfolio, Qualcomm acquired Atheros for $3.1 billion, or $45 a share. For Qualcomm, the acquisition highlights a strategy to move beyond ...

Semiconductors manufacturer Atheros makes chips that would give Qualcomm a foothold in the tablet computer market. Skip to main content Skip to main menu Skip to search Skip to footer.

The $3.1 billion deal Qualcomm announced Wednesday to buy San Jose-based Atheros Communications reflects the growing interest in what some analysts envision as a potentially enormous market to ...

Qualcomm projected that the acquisition would mildly boost its earnings per share in the 2012 fiscal year. Advertisement On Wednesday, Qualcomm shares rose 2% to $52.03 and Atheros’ rose 1.5% to ...

Telco hardware company Qualcomm acquired Atheros for US$3.1 billion in a bid to round out its wireless and networking product portfolio and move into mainstream computing.

Qualcomm Atheros is sampling its 802.11ac chips to customers in the second quarter of 2012 and will demonstrate the WCN3680 capabilities at Mobile World Congress in Qualcomm's exhibit, Booth #8B53 ...

Qualcomm has announced that it will acquire Atheros, in a deal worth around $3.1bn. The deal is being described as a way for Qualcomm to jump into computing, networking and consumer electronics ...

Qualcomm Atheros expects that the next-generation of WiFi wireless networking will roll out in a smoother manner than past industry transitions and with less confusion for consumers.. The new 802 ...

Qualcomm agreed to acquire Atheros Communications for $3.1 billion in cash as the suitor seeks to fill a hole in its chip-making operations.