Ralink's latest 802.11n solutions -- the RT2800, 802.11 a/b/g/n 2T2R/2T3R (2 Transmit 2 Receive or 2 Transmit 3 Receive) PCIe interface chipset and RT2700, 802.11 a/b/g/n 1T2R PCIe interface chipset -- have been designed as part of the Better By Design program, which focuses on delivering the best PC platforms including wireless capabilities for notebook PC systems on the market. The RT2800 and RT2700 boast 300 Mbps PHY rate (physical rate), legacy, mixed, green-field modes, 20 MHz and 40 MHz bandwidth support, reverse direction data flow and frame aggregation, 802.11i security, Wake on Wireless LAN, multiple BSSID, Cisco CCX and low power with advanced power management among other features that support optimal wireless performance while helping extend notebook battery life.
The next-generation AMD notebook platform features AMD Turion (TM) X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processors, ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3000 series graphics, AMD 7-Series chipset and industry-leading wireless technologies like Ralink Technology's RT22800 and RT2700. These components were optimized to work together for stunning visual performance and energy efficiencies for an enhanced user experience.
"We are glad to team with AMD to provide a robust wireless LAN with extended coverage and superior throughput for their next-generation notebook platform," said Rick Jeng, president of Ralink Technology. "Ralink is delivering state-of-the-
"Today's notebook users want the best technology they can buy, with incredible visual performance and far-reaching mobility with long battery life -- all in a notebook PC that delivers exceptional value," said Chris Cloran, corporate vice president, Notebook Division, AMD (NYSE: AMD). "AMD and its technology partners created the Better By Design program to meet this market need, and AMD is working closely with Ralink to deliver their latest 802.11n solutions with seamless wireless connectivity for our next-generation notebook platform."
The RT2800 and RT2700 are currently in mass production and support Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Linux and Mac OS X. The reference design is available upon request.
About Ralink Technology
Ralink Technology Corporation is a leading innovator and developer of wireless LAN chipset solutions. Ralink 802.11x chipsets are recognized for superior throughput, extended range, low-power consumption and consistent reliability demanded by Wi-Fi, mobile and embedded applications. These feature-rich chipsets have a high level of chip integration for client and AP solutions for CB, miniPCI, PCI, PCIe and USB interfaces, enabling customers to build smaller and more sophisticated mobile wireless products cost-effectively. Ralink's patented MIMObility(TM)
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