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Atheros closes acquisition of ZyDAS

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Wireless chipmaker Atheros Communications Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of Taiwan-based ZyDAS Technology Corp., a developer of wireless local area network chips.

Atheros said the move “significantly” enhances its engineering team. The company plans to turn ZyDAS’ former headquarters in Taiwan into a research and development center to support its expansion into new wireless markets.

Acquisition discussions between the two companies began in late April.

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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