Intel deal adds vital Wi-Fi piece to MaxLinear’s broadband puzzle

MaxLinear’s $150 million play for Intel Corp.’s home connectivity unit will shore up its position in the market for DOCSIS modems and gateways. But gaining access to Intel’s Wi-Fi technology and expertise represents an even more critical strategic piece of the puzzle, according to MaxLinear CEO Kishore Seendripu.  Wi-Fi represents “a long-sought critical missing strategic […]