WiQuest Communications
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Hardware |
| Founded | Allen, Texas 2003 |
| Defunct | October 31, 2008 |
| Fate | Bankruptcy India operations acquired by Staccato Communications |
| Headquarters | Allen, Texas |
Number of employees | 120 |
| Website | www |
WiQuest Communications, Inc., was a
fabless semiconductor company[1] that designed and developed Wireless USB (WUSB) products using WiMedia Alliance technology for high-speed, short-range applications. WiQuest offered integrated circuits, software, and reference designs. WiQuest was headquartered in Allen, Texas, and had operations in Bangalore, India
.
Products
In early 2008, WiQuest's Wireless USB products had an 85% market share.Kensington.[4]
Demise
The company ceased operations on October 31, 2008.regulatory issues, and low adapter attach rates.[6]
The Bangalore operations were acquired by Staccato Communications.[7]
References
- ^ "WiQuest Named #1 UWB Vendor by ABI Research".
- ^ "WiQuest Enabling Over 85% of Certified Wireless USB Consumer Products". Reuters. January 7, 2008. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012.
- ^ "WiQuest Showcases UWB Silicon in Leading Consumer Products at CES 2008".
- ^ "WiQuest Product Mix".
- ^ "Ultra-wideband Near Death as WiQuest Shuts Down". November 2008.
- ^ "Wireless USB startup WiQuest folds".
- ^ "Staccato Acquires WiQuest's WUSB Development Center In India".