Analyst firm singles out best Wi-Fi chips

The world of wireless LAN chip vendors is a crowded one, but according to a recent report from analyst firm Linley Group, there are two that stand out: Atheros Communications, and Marvell Technology Group. The former, because its the hands-down leader in the dual-band 11a/g category, and the latter, because of the excellent range and integration among its 11b and 11g chip sets.