New AWT6155 Quad-Band Polar EDGE Power Amplifier Delivers Full Power Output
in Polar EDGE Mode with a Smaller Footprint
BARCELONA, Spain, and WARREN, N.J., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD), a leading provider of semiconductor
solutions in the broadband wireless and wireline communications markets,
today announced its new AWT6155 quad-band polar EDGE power amplifier (PA)
module for 3G wireless handsets and equipment. ANADIGICS made the
announcement this morning at the Mobile World Congress 2008 which is being
held February 11-14 at the Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (ANADIGICS:
Hall 2, Stand C19).
Designed to meet requirements for GSM and EDGE mode operation with
Qualcomm's WCDMA and HSPA chipsets, ANADIGICS' new 3rd generation quad-band
polar EDGE PA delivers full power output in a smaller package. The 5 x 5mm
package, half the size of current generation EDGE PA modules, includes
separate amplifier chains, one to support GSM850/900 bands, the other for
DCS/PCS bands, which are both optimized for greater efficiency, power, and
linearity in GMSK and 8PSK modulation. The PA includes an internal
reference voltage and integrated power control scheme for simplified GMSK
operation.
"The AWT6155 is half the size of current generation 7 x 7mm EDGE PA
modules," said Joe DeMoura, ANADIGICS EDGE Product Line Manager. "That
reduces RF board area in dual-, tri- and quad-band designs based on the
latest generation of Qualcomm transceivers. The smaller package includes
features that our customers expect in a high-performance EDGE PA --
separate amplifier chains for GSM850/900 and for DCS/PCS bands and
optimized performance in both GMSK and 8PSK modes. The AWT6155 also has an
internal reference voltage and integrated power control scheme for
simplified GMSK operation, which makes production calibration faster and
easier and reduces the number of external components required."
The AWT6155 incorporates ANADIGICS' proprietary InGaP-Plus(TM)
technology for state-of-the-art reliability, temperature stability and
ruggedness. It is manufactured using a material set consistent with the
European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
"ANADIGICS is committed to working with our customers -- design
engineers at the world's top wireless equipment makers -- to achieve their
goals faster and easier," said Ali Khatibzadeh, Ph.D., Senior Vice
President and General Manager of Wireless Products at ANADIGICS. "To this
end, we designed the AWT6155 to deliver the highest quality power output,
linearity and overall performance in the smallest form factor that is
available and to enable our customers to pack more features into smaller,
slimmer handsets based on Qualcomm's industry-leading 3G smart phones and
embedded modules."
Product sampling of the AWT6155 amplifier is scheduled for the end of
Q1 2008.
For additional product information, pricing or samples, contact your
local ANADIGICS representative. Visit http://www.anadigics.com/worldwide_sales to
locate a sales representative or distributor in your area; or contact
ANADIGICS at +1.908.668.5000 (phone) or +1.908.668.5132 (FAX).
About ANADIGICS, Inc.
ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD - News) is a leading provider of
semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing broadband wireless and
wireline communications markets. The Company's products include power
amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers,
and other components, which can be sold individually or packaged as
integrated radio frequency and front end modules.
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SOURCE ANADIGICS, Inc.
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http://www.anadigics.com
http://www.anadigics.com/worldwide_sales
http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/homepage.htm
CONTACT:
Media - Steven M. Plavny, +1-770-235-5918,
splavny@anadigics.com; or Corporate, Jennifer Palella,
+1-908-668-5000, jpalella@anadigics.com; or Investors - Thomas
Shields, +1-908-412-5995, tshields@anadigics.com, all of
ANADIGICS, Inc.
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