Sharp Picks Sequans S.A. (SQNS) to Power New WiMAX Tablet

December 19, 2011 8:05 AM EST
4G chipmaker Sequans S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is the provider of the WiMAX chip inside the new WiMAX tablet recently made available by Sharp for its customers in Japan.

“Sharp’s tablet combines the latest features for usability and mobility in a perfect seven-inch size and we are pleased to contribute our WiMAX technology to this highly advanced product for Japanese consumers,” said Georges Karam, Sequans CEO. “With WiMAX, users can download videos, play games and surf the web at super high speed.”

The new Sharp tablet provides WiMAX and Wi-Fi connectivity. It carries a high-end platform the same as in 10-inch tablets, but comes in a slim and handy 7-inch size. It combines Sharp’s advanced technology and beautiful display with Google’s Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) platform and features a dual-core CPU and dual cameras.


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