GainSpan, a San Jose, California-based semiconductor company, designs and markets ultra-low power Wi-Fi technology.[1][2] It offers Wi-Fi chips, software, and embedded Wi-Fi modules.[3][4][5] The company provides Wi-Fi technology for the residential housing, healthcare, and smart energy industries.[5][6][7][8] It has more than 90 employees primarily working in research and development at its two R&D centers in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India.[2]
| Industry | Semiconductors Electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 2006 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States |
Key people | Greg Winner (President and CEO) |
| Website | http://www.gainspan.com |
History
editEngineers from Intel Corporation created GainSpan in September 2006 with the goal of reducing the power consumption of traditional Wi-Fi.[9] GainSpan was the first company to optimize Wi-Fi chips for low power consumption and to apply new power management techniques to target long battery life applications.[6][10][11]
Greg Winner was appointed CEO of GainSpan in 2010.[12] In August 2010, GainSpan launched its GS1011M Wi-Fi module that companies can integrate into their products to provide WiFi connectivity.[13]
GainSpan created the GS2000 in 2013. It was the first chip developed to combine both Wi-Fi and ZigBee IP.[14]
In January 2014, GainSpan became the low-power Wi-Fi technology supplier for Solem Electronique's WiFi irrigation controller and Wi-Fi outdoor lighting system.[15]
In January 2015, GainSpan was selected as a partner to integrate its GS2000 modules into Ring's HD video doorbells.[16][17]
In 2017, GainSpan was acquired by Telit Cinterion for US$ 8 million.[18][19] Telit took the 60 software and application tech team based in Bangalore as leverage and used them to expand their research and development facilities.[20]
References
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- ^ a b "Telit adds Wi-Fi and low-power solutions for IoT with acquisition of GainSpan to extend end-to-end IoT solutions reach". Telit. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
- ^ Clive Maxfield (September 3, 2012). "GainSpan's reference design codes provide easy Wi-Fi connectivity". EE Times. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ "GS1011MIxS and GS1011MExS". Industrial Embedded. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ a b Dan Primack (December 6, 2011). "Venture capital deals". CNN Money. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ a b Robbie Pleasant (July 4, 2012). "GainSpan Provides Wi-Fi in Overlooked Areas". Mobility Techzone. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ Paula Bernier (July 18, 2011). "GainSpan Targets Niche Apps and More with Low Power Wi-Fi Solutions". TMC Net. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ "GainSpan gets $18M in Series C funding". Business Journal. December 6, 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ Clive Maxfield (March 6, 2012). "GainSpan offers low-power Wi-Fi connectivity for Renesas MCU-based embedded systems". EE Times. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ Nathesh (June 8, 2012). "Wireless Backhaul Industry News". TMC Net. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ Clive Maxfield (June 24, 2012). "GainSpan Wi-Fi reference design code for TI MSP430". EE Times. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ "Smart Grid Tuesday: GainSpan Gets New CEO, Hara Lines Up Safeway as Customer". www.greentechmedia.com. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Move Over, Smart Meter: GainSpan Says WiFi is Here". www.greentechmedia.com. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ Staff, Embedded (2013-02-26). "GainSpan combines Wi-Fi and ZigBee IP on a single chip". Embedded.com. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ "Solem Electronique Selects GainSpan Low-Power Wi-Fi for Wireless Garden Automation Systems". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Ring, Creator of the World's First Battery-Operated, Wireless, HD Video Doorbell, Selects GainSpan for Wi-Fi Module". GlobeNewswire News Room. 2015-01-05. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ "Ring's smart doorbell can leave your house vulnerable to hacks". CNET. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ "Telit Communications Acquires GainSpan | Mergr M&A Deal Summary". mergr.com. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ "Telit Communications PLC agreed to acquire GainSpan Corporation from Opus Capital, In-Q-Tel, Inc. and others for $8 million. -February 31, 2017 | MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ^ "Telit leverages GainSpan's technology team to strengthen its R&D in India - ET CIO". ETCIO.com. 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2024-01-16.