Metalink

Metalink Ltd. (NASDAQ: MTLK) is a prominent player in the Silicon Solutions industry, focusing on high-performance wireless and wireline broadband communications. The company's innovative products aim to revolutionize the broadband experience, enabling the convergence of telecommunication, networking, and entertainment. Metalink's key offerings are based on WLAN and DSL technologies, designed to bring true broadband connectivity to every household. Metalink has positioned itself as a leader in the wireless LAN market with the introduction of WLANPlus, an IEEE 802.11n-compliant wireless LAN technology. This pioneering solution exceeds the performance of alternative 802.11n technologies, providing a robust foundation for wireless triple-play and entertainment networks. The product lineup includes a diverse range of chipsets, catering to various applications such as Residential Gateways, Access Points, Routers, PC cards, STBs, DMAs, and wireless HDTVs. The WLANPlus chipset, boasting remarkable transmission speeds of 300 Mbps, addresses the burgeoning demands of VoIP, gaming, and HD video streaming applications. It incorporates advanced features like MIMO technology, LDPC, Maximum Likelihood MIMO detector, and packet aggregation with channel bonding. Metalink's WLANPlus family of products presents comprehensive support for a full suite of 802.11n applications. Metalink secured its last Venture Round investment on 21 August 1997, with Vertex Ventures and Evergreen Venture Partners participating as investors. With a founding year of 1992, Metalink continues to make waves in the Mobile and Telecom industries.