Airgo Networks


Airgo Networks, is a Palo Alto, California-based company specializing in the development of multiple-input multiple-output wireless technology. Airgo Networks was founded in 2001 by Gregory Raleigh, V.K. Jones, David Johnson, Geert Awater, Rolf de Vegt and Richard van Nee.
Airgo was a lead proponent of the 802.11n standard. The company began shipping the world’s first MIMO-OFDM chipsets in 2003.
In September 2005, Airgo Networks launched its third generation True MIMO chip set with support for data rates up to 240 Mbit/s.
On December 3, 2006, Qualcomm Snapdragon systems-on-chip|Qualcomm] announced that it would acquire Airgo Networks for an undisclosed amount. Airgo is now owned by Qualcomm, although still located in Palo Alto, while Qualcomm's headquarters is in San Diego.
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