Datasheet for Qualcomm Atheros AR9285

Single-chip PCIe based on 802.11n 1–stream specification.

Product Overview
The Atheros AR9285, our 4th generation, highly integrated solution targeting the value PC market. The AR9285 integrates a complete WLAN solution–media access controller (MAC), baseband, and a high–performance 2.4 GHz radio in a low–cost digital CMOS design. The Atheros AR9285 single-chip PCI Express (PCIe) solution is a highly integrated MAC/Baseband/Radio solution that is backward compatible to 802.11g and forward compatible to multi-stream 11n. It enables PC OEMs to cost-effectively migrate their 11g-based notebooks to the enhanced, future-proofed performance of Align. Targeting the growing value PC market segment with 150 Mbps PHY rate capability, Align is the ideal technology for PC users seeking robust throughput, enhanced range and extended battery life for data networking applications such as Web surfing, instant messaging and e-mail.