Atheros


 * 1998: Atheros founded.
 * 2000: Atheros first chipset (AR5000 802.11a)
 * 2006: Atheros acquires ZyDAS (802.11abg chips)
 * 2009: Atheros acquires Intellon (PLC; press release)
 * 2011: Atheros merges with Qualcomm
 * for Wi-Fi chipsets after merger, see: Qualcomm Atheros

For additional information on..
 * Supported WiFi operations and capabilities, see Atheros WiFi Support
 * Chips working with drivers, see Atheros-htc
 * Chipsets released after the merger with Qualcomm (such as chip names starting with QCA****) see Qualcomm Atheros.


 * Followed by Qualcomm Atheros QCA4002, QCA4004.

Ethernet PHY / Switch

 * Atheros/Switch

PLC

 * Atheros/PLC
 * Qualcomm Atheros