Abstract
As the home networking market explodes in China and around the world, Wi-Fi has become the preferred way for many consumers to connect their computing and communications devices. But that is just the beginning. With the advent of 802.11n, wireless home networks can deliver innovative services and support in-home applications that were previously impossible. This is changing the way consumers use digital content and paving the way for a wireless ecosystem that spans connectivity, mobility and media applications.

This session will focus on the product considerations behind the 802.11n trend. It will discuss how the leading Wi-Fi silicon vendors are not only addressing the needs of manufacturers, but also ensuring the optimal user experience for consumers. The presentation will provide insight into the techniques that are being used to boost performance of 802.11n systems, while reducing costs to enable mass adoption of the new technology.

Speaker Biography
Jackie Bao is a Senior Product Line Manager for Broadcom’s Wireless Connectivity Group, where she manages the roadmap for the Broadcom’s industry-leading WLAN products in the carrier and retail segments. Mrs. Bao is also responsible for business development in emerging markets such as China, India and Eastern Europe. Prior to joining Broadcom, Mrs. Bao held various marketing positions at Intel, Sun Microsystems, Atheros Communications, Inc. and AMD. She holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering from Tsinghua University in China, and an MBA from University of California, Los Angeles.<Back>