Marvell unveils faster 802.11n chip for 450Mbps WiFi data rates

Marvell this week unveiled a new 802.11n solution that utilizes a 4x4 architecture on a single-die. Calling it a world-first, Marvell says the new Marvell Avastar 88W8764 comes with four independent transmit-receive RF chains and Tx beamforming capability. With support for three Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) spatial data streams, the 4x4 solution is capable of cranking data speeds up to 450Mbps--50 percent higher than current 300Mbps solutions.