Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

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Subzero hi,

• Progress on integrating radios into processors. Currently, radio transmitters for technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth come on separate chips. Intel will provide updates on progress to integrate these components into other chips, which will make the radios virtually free. These radios will also be able to automatically reconfigure themselves to adapt to different frequencies.

I believe Intel is a bit behind the curve here.

Here is a Philips PR from dec. last:
http://www.philipssemiconductors.com/news/content/file_917.html



Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) today announced its first complete plug-and-play Bluetooth™ semiconductor module that adds Bluetooth wireless technology to mobile applications such as PDAs, laptops and mobile phones. The BGB201 TrueBlue™ module is the first to integrate embedded Flash along with all required Bluetooth functionality (baseband, radio) into a single, ultra-compact package, making it the ideal solution for use in applications where small form factor and low power consumption are critical. The BGB201 is a true plug-and-play module that allows manufacturers to optimize their design time and minimize assembly and testing costs due to its high level of integration and complete testing already done by Philips.

Of course Intel must diversify, but this is not really their turf. I could name at least three other companies ahead in this.

All the best
Cor