Low power Wi-Fi modules with high data throughput is a critical enabling technology as fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) using dual mode cellular/Wi-Fi handsets is set to be a rapidly developing market in Japan.

Nanoradio AB designs semiconductors with wireless capability for the cellular and handheld market. Another big area for Nanoradio is the growing fixed-mobile convergence market with dual-mode WiFi phones for voice and data. The company is a "fabless" company which means that all manufacturing is outsourced.

Sharp offers one of the broadest and most advanced lines of consumer electronics and electronic components. Sharp is a leader in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and digital technologies, but also aims to develop innovative products and core technologies.

The partnership takes advantages of combining Sharps’ expertise in providing module solutions to the wireless market and Nanoradio’s background as a fabless semiconductor company specialised in complete solutions, chipsets and system software, for Wi-Fi applications.