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Maxlinear

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Market Research Report: MaxLinear, Inc.





Company Overview



  • Name: MaxLinear, Inc.

  • Mission: To revolutionize personal experiences and business capabilities by facilitating knowledge-based decision-making through advanced engineering solutions for communications.

  • Founding: Founded in 2003 by eight engineers with diverse cultures and talents.

  • Key People: No specific key individuals mentioned in the provided data.

  • Headquarters: Carlsbad, California, USA.

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: MaxLinear is known for making multi-gig connectivity a reality through its digital, high-performance analog, and mixed-signal integrated circuits and software solutions.


Products



Access Products



1. AnyWAN™ Gateway Processors
  • Description: Designed to simplify the design of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 home gateways and routers.

  • Key Features: Supports various broadband protocols including GPON, XGS-PON, 10G EPON; features tri-band Wi-Fi.


2. Cable Broadband
  • Description: SoCs and RF front ends that support multi-gigabit DOCSIS systems.

  • Key Features: Offers solutions for cable modems and gateways.


3. Fiber Access
  • Description: Wide portfolio delivering 10G services for Optical Network Units (ONU) and Home Gateway solutions.

  • Key Features: Includes SoCs for Optical Networking and Fiber-to-Premise solutions.


Connectivity Products



1. Wi-Fi Chipsets
  • Description: Provides fast and consistent connectivity for routers, gateways, access points, and range extenders.

  • Key Features: Supports Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 technologies.


2. Ethernet Solutions
  • Description: Offers multi-gigabit data distribution throughout connected home environments.

  • Key Features: Includes Ethernet transceivers, switches, and USB Ethernet bridges.


Infrastructure Products



1. Storage Accelerator
  • Description: Provides data reduction and security solutions for data centers.

  • Key Features: Panther series accelerators that optimize storage capacity and performance.


2. RF Transceivers
  • Description: For 4G and 5G wireless infrastructure.

  • Key Features: Supports high PA efficiency and spectrum emission compliance.


Power Management Products



1. DC/DC Power Conversion
  • Description: Designed for applications ranging from a few mA to 30A currents.

  • Key Features: Includes LDOs, regulators, and switching controllers.


2. Universal PMICs
  • Description: Offers advanced control and telemetry features.

  • Key Features: Provides dynamic power management.


Interface Products



1. Bridges & Expanders
  • Description: Provides added connectivity such as USB and Ethernet for integrated applications.

  • Key Features: Facilitates increased general-purpose I/Os.


2. Serial Transceivers
  • Description: Comprehensive portfolio of RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422 transceivers.

  • Key Features: Includes multiprotocol solutions for robust communication.


Recent Developments



  • Partnership with Quanta Cloud Technology (November 13, 2024): Launched an accelerated Software Defined Storage (SDS) solution optimized for AI and HPC workloads, integrating MaxLinear’s Panther III technology.


  • New Product Launches:

  • Half-Duplex RS-485 Transceivers (October 30, 2024): Designed for demanding applications with advanced features like low EMI and ESD protection.

  • MaxAI™ Use Case Aware AI/ML Framework (October 06, 2024): Enhances Wi-Fi experience and reduces costs for service operators.

  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 Products (January 08, 2024): Introduced industry's first single-chip tri-band Wi-Fi 7 solution now part of Wi-Fi Alliance’s test bed.

  • Sierra SoC for 5G Open RAN Radio Units (February 22, 2024): Enhanced platform enabling flexible radio signal processing for Open RUs.


  • Awards:

  • Won the Cisco 2024 Emerging Supplier of the Year Award (October 17, 2024).


  • Partnership with Dell Technologies (April 16, 2024): Integration of MaxLinear’s Panther III into Dell PowerMax platform to enhance storage performance and efficiency.


Conclusion



MaxLinear continues to be a pioneer in semiconductor solutions, focusing on communication and connectivity advancements. The company is expanding its product lineup with innovative technologies designed to meet the increasing demands of AI, IoT, and high-speed communication networks globally. With strategic partnerships and cutting-edge product developments, MaxLinear maintains a strong presence in the semiconductors and networking sectors.