ScottsdalE, Ariz. (PRWEB) January 31, 2012
The Wi-Fi chipset market continues to march forward at a brisk pace as a growing number of consumer electronics are integrating Wi-Fi. As the demand for devices with Wi-Fi connectivity grows, and as prices for chipsets decrease, new markets for Wi-Fi are opening in areas traditionally dominated by other wireless connectivity standards. According to new NPD In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com) research, new markets such as smart meters, wireless mice, automobiles, and home automation will help drive sales of Wi-Fi chipsets to $ 6.1 billion in 2015.
As Wi-Fi appears in more and more devices the demand for additional bandwidth will grow along with it, says Greg Potter, Analyst. Granted, broadband speeds are not yet fully utilizing the available bandwidth allowed by Wi-Fi. However, newer use casessuch as streaming high-definition video from devices to the TVnecessitate an increase in bandwidth. New standards such as 802.11ac aim to provide that necessary speed increase.
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