# GainSpan

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**GainSpan**, a [San Jose, California](/source/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](/source/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]

## History

Engineers from [Intel Corporation](/source/Intel) 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](/source/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](/source/Wi-Fi) module that companies can integrate into their products to provide Wi-Fi connectivity.[13]

GainSpan created the GS2000 in 2013. It was the first chip developed to combine both Wi-Fi and [ZigBee](/source/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](/source/Ring_(company)) HD video doorbells.[16][17]

In 2017, GainSpan was acquired by [Telit Cinterion](/source/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 its research and development facilities.[20]

## References

1. ["Embedded Wifi: 8 Questions with Bernard Aboussouan from Gainspan"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130513233345/http://postscapes.com/embedded-wifi-8-questions-with-bernard-aboussouan-from-gainspan). Postscapes. Archived from [the original](http://postscapes.com/embedded-wifi-8-questions-with-bernard-aboussouan-from-gainspan/) on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.

1. ["Telit adds Wi-Fi and low-power solutions for IoT with acquisition of GainSpan to extend end-to-end IoT solutions reach"](https://www.telit.com/press/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.

1. Clive Maxfield (September 3, 2012). ["GainSpan's reference design codes provide easy Wi-Fi connectivity"](http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-products/electronic-product-reviews/processors/4395180/GainSpan-s-reference-design-codes-provide-easy-Wi-Fi-connectivity?Ecosystem=microcontroller-mcu). EE Times. Retrieved 25 June 2013.

1. ["GS1011MIxS and GS1011MExS"](http://industrial-embedded.com/products/id/?197486815941362582). Industrial Embedded. Retrieved 25 June 2013.

1. Dan Primack (December 6, 2011). ["Venture capital deals"](http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/12/06/venture-capital-deals-37/). CNN Money. Retrieved 25 June 2013.

1. Robbie Pleasant (July 4, 2012). ["GainSpan Provides Wi-Fi in Overlooked Areas"](http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/viewette.aspx?u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mobilitytechzone.com%2ftopics%2f4g-wirelessevolution%2farticles%2f2012%2f07%2f24%2f300102-gainspan-provides-wi-fi-overlooked-areas.htm). Mobility Techzone. Retrieved 25 June 2013.

1. Paula Bernier (July 18, 2011). ["GainSpan Targets Niche Apps and More with Low Power Wi-Fi Solutions"](http://www.tmcnet.com/viewette.aspx?u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.tmcnet.com%2ftopics%2farticles%2f198088-gainspan-targets-niche-apps-more-with-low-power.htm&kw=). TMC Net. Retrieved 25 June 2013.

1. ["GainSpan gets $18M in Series C funding"](http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/morning_call/2011/12/gainspan-gets-18m-in-series-c-funding.html). Business Journal. December 6, 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2013.

1. Clive Maxfield (March 6, 2012). ["GainSpan offers low-power Wi-Fi connectivity for Renesas MCU-based embedded systems"](http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-products/electronic-product-reviews/processors/4237578/GainSpan-offers-low-power-Wi-Fi-connectivity-for-Renesas-MCU-based-embedded-systems?Ecosystem=microcontroller-mcu). EE Times. Retrieved 25 June 2013.

1. Nathesh (June 8, 2012). ["Wireless Backhaul Industry News."](http://technews.tmcnet.com/wireless-backhaul/topics/wireless-backhaul/articles/295300-wi-fi-alliance-grants-wi-fi-direct-certification.htm). TMC Net. Retrieved 25 June 2013.

1. Clive Maxfield (June 24, 2012). ["GainSpan Wi-Fi reference design code for TI MSP430"](http://www.eetimes.com/Registration/Registration?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.eetimes.com%2felectronics-products%2felectronic-product-reviews%2fprocessors%2f4371629%2fGainSpan-Wi-Fi-reference-design-code-for-TI-MSP430&reason=TwoAndOut). EE Times. Retrieved 25 June 2013.

1. ["Smart Grid Tuesday: GainSpan Gets New CEO, Hara Lines Up Safeway as Customer"](https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/smart-grid-tuesday-gainspan-gets-new-ceo-hara-lines-up-safeway-as-customer). *www.greentechmedia.com*. Retrieved 2023-09-25.

1. ["Move Over, Smart Meter: GainSpan Says WiFi is Here"](https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/move-over-smart-meter-wifi-is-here). *www.greentechmedia.com*. Retrieved 2023-09-25.

1. Staff, Embedded (2013-02-26). ["GainSpan combines Wi-Fi and ZigBee IP on a single chip"](https://www.embedded.com/gainspan-combines-wi-fi-and-zigbee-ip-on-a-single-chip/). *Embedded.com*. Retrieved 2023-09-28.

1. ["Solem Electronique Selects GainSpan Low-Power Wi-Fi for Wireless Garden Automation Systems"](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/solem-electronique-selects-gainspan-low-power-wi-fi-for-wireless-garden-automation-systems-238622181.html). *www.prnewswire.com*. Retrieved 2023-09-25.

1. ["Ring, Creator of the World's First Battery-Operated, Wireless, HD Video Doorbell, Selects GainSpan for Wi-Fi Module"](https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2015/01/05/694982/31416/en/Ring-Creator-of-the-World-s-First-Battery-Operated-Wireless-HD-Video-Doorbell-Selects-GainSpan-for-Wi-Fi-Module.html). *GlobeNewswire News Room*. 2015-01-05. Retrieved 2023-10-05.

1. ["Ring's smart doorbell can leave your house vulnerable to hacks"](https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/rings-smart-doorbell-can-leave-your-house-vulnerable-to-hacks/). *CNET*. Retrieved 2023-10-05.

1. ["Telit Communications Acquires GainSpan | Mergr M&A Deal Summary"](https://mergr.com/telit-communications-acquires-gainspan). *mergr.com*. Retrieved 2023-12-19.

1. ["Telit Communications PLC agreed to acquire GainSpan Corporation from Opus Capital, In-Q-Tel, Inc. and others for $8 million. -February 31, 2017 | MarketScreener"](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/TELIT-COMMUNICATIONS-PLC-4005153/news/Telit-Communications-PLC-agreed-to-acquire-GainSpan-Corporation-from-Opus-Capital-In-Q-Tel-Inc-an-35213722/). *www.marketscreener.com*. 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2023-12-19.

1. ["Telit leverages GainSpan’s technology team to strengthen its R&D in India - ET CIO"](http://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/corporate-news/telit-leverages-gainspans-technology-team-to-strengthen-its-rd-in-india/58146122). *ETCIO.com*. 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2024-01-16.

## External links

- [http://www.gainspan.com](http://www.gainspan.com)

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