IKANOS

Ikanos is a leading developer of high-performance semiconductor and software products that empower network equipment manufacturers and service providers to deliver broadband connectivity to digital homes. The company is a world leader in the VDSL (Very-high-bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line) market, holding over 80% of the market share. Ikanos is also a prominent supplier of ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) solutions, with more than 330 million ports shipped worldwide to date. In addition, Ikanos designs and manufactures advanced network processors and other semiconductor products that enable cost-effective delivery of triple-play (voice, video, and data) and quadruple-play services (adding mobile communications to the mix).

Headquartered in Fremont, California, Ikanos serves a global clientele and operates offices worldwide to support its international customer base. The company has made a significant impact in the industry through its innovative technologies, with approximately 400 issued and pending patents attributed to its engineering team. Moreover, Ikanos actively participates in the development of industry standards and contributes to recognized organizations such as HomeGrid, ATIS, Broadband Forum, FSAN, IEEE 802.3, ITU-T, NIPP-NAI, and Japan's TTC, further solidifying its leadership position in broadband deployment.

In 2015, Qualcomm Atheros, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, acquired Ikanos Communications for $47 million, integrating Ikanos' expertise and portfolio into Qualcomm’s broader vision for expanding advanced communication technologies.