Date: 20/01/2010

Microchip gains WiFi capabilities by acquiring ZeroG Wireless

Microchip has acquired fabless ZeroG Wireless to enable Embedded Wi-Fi feature in its
8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC MCUs.

ZeroG Wireless focused on the "Internet of Things." with its low-power Wi-Fi chips, there is no limit to the type of device that can now leverage the massive and rapid growing Wi-Fi infrastructure.

"There is a growing need for Wi-Fi solutions in embedded applications, and ZeroG's Wi-Fi solutions are tailor made for the embedded market," said Steve Caldwell, director of Microchip's RF Products Division. "This acquisition makes it easy for Microchip's microcontroller customers to purchase certified Wi-Fi modules and proven software, to enable their embedded applications with Wi-Fi capability."

For more details visit www.microchip.com/get/NRR5