MaxLinear, Inc. announced a collaboration with Edimax to bring a compact 2.5G high-speed 5 port switch solution to the home and small & medium business (SMB) markets. The MaxLinear Quad-port Ethernet PHY (GPY241) and Single-port Ethernet PHY (GPY211) are used in the Edimax switch design, enabling the company to provide a 158 x 101 x 29 mm small form factor, cost-effective 5 port 2.5G switch solution for the retail market. Edimax offers this palm-size switch under their Acelink brand and provides the switch as a white-label product to OEMs. EDIMAX Technology is dedicated to designing, developing, and manufacturing smart networking solutions for homes and businesses.

With 35 years of dedication and a worldwide footprint, the company provides superior solutions that combine the latest and best-fitting technology with customer needs. 20 branch offices worldwide offer direct, real-time services and support to more than 300 partners across 70 countries. With ISO 9000/14000 certification and recognized by Interbrand as one of the top 35 global Taiwanese brands, the company consistently delivers advanced networking solutions and services based on its core values of Quality, Service, Innovation, and Integrity (QSII).