Thread: A single chip for Bluetooth and WLAN

HP, Quanta, Compal and Asus have decided to use the chip from Ralink RT3090BC4 combining n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Consolidating these two technologies on a single chip reduces the number of antenna, PCB, cable and radio shield. In addition to pursuing the costs down, manufacturers also reduce the place that the installation and ensure that all configurations, including models of entry-level benefit from these technologies. It is expected that deliveries chip WLAN Ralink increase of 30% in 2010. The chip RT3090BC4 should be mass produced by the second quarter of 2010.