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 ...

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's taking to the stage at CES to unveil a new chip designed to make power-line communications less of a last-resort for people in lead-lined houses. The Qualcomm Atheros QCA6410 is 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 ...

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 ...

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 has completed its previously announced $3.1 billion acquisition of Atheros Communications, giving the San Diego wireless giant a bigger footprint in Wi-Fi and other chips beyond its core ...

Semiconductors manufacturer Atheros makes chips that would give Qualcomm a foothold in the tablet computer market.

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.

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.