Amper selects Quantenna’s 4x4 MIMO technology for next-gen Wi-Fi router and FTTH products

FREMONT, USA & MADRID, SPAIN: Quantenna Communications Inc., a leader in ultra-reliable Wi-Fi networking for whole-home entertainment, and Amper, a Spanish multinational leader in communications, security and defense, have announced plans to ship fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) routers with Quantenna’s Full-11n 4x4 MIMO technology to deliver broadband services wirelessly in the home.

Quantenna’s 802.11n 4x4 MIMO technology for Amper’s FTTH routers will enable Amper to deliver broadband services wirelessly beginning in Q2 2012 that include the ability to stream and distribute HDTV along with other video content to multiple wireless devices. In addition, this simplifies installation and enables Amper to quickly deploy wireless services across any size home, through multiple concrete walls, floors, and devices simultaneously and reliably.

“Quantenna is pleased to partner with Amper, whose commitment to delivering high performance video in the home has enabled an increasing number of consumers to experience broadband services without wires,” said Lionel Bonnot, VP, sales and business development with Quantenna. “With our 4x4 MIMO technology capturing major designs with service providers, we continue to provide the reliability and advanced features that are required for exciting whole-home wireless products.”

“This agreement represents another step forward for Amper to encourage new business models and offer high-value communication solutions to the most demanding customers,” said Emilio Blanco, director of Access Division with Amper. “This will further reinforce our presence in Latin America and Spain and will move our next-generation solutions to these new markets in 2012.”

Broadband service providers are aggressively including high performance, reliable Wi-Fi technology in new wireless devices to enhance the user experience, expanding the applications for wireless technologies. Quantenna is the leading provider of 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi solutions that enable manufacturers to eliminate wires and wirelessly deliver broadband video and TV services throughout the home to consumers.