Marvell Announces 802.11n 450 Mbps Solution For Wi-Fi Throughput, Extended Range

Marvell has announced the Marvell TopDog 11n-450, an 802.11n 3x3 WLAN solution with three spatial streams, 802.11n chip operating at 450 Megabits-per-second (Mbps).

"Marvell is first-to-market with an 802.11n 450 Mbps solution so manufacturers can deliver industry-leading wireless range and performance to consumers who are seeking faster and more powerful Wi-Fi capabilities," said Sameer Bidichandani, senior director of technology strategy, Marvell Semiconductor. "Compliant with the 802.11n specification, the new Marvell TopDog 11n-450 chip also offers Marvell-engineered enhancements to the specification, such as Special Time Block Coding (STBC), that helps maintain higher throughput over longer distances."