Anadigics Ships Production Volumes of Penta-Band 3G Power Amplifiers to Samsung Electronics for SGH-Z620


ANADIGICS' Compact Penta-Band Multi-Mode HSDPA/EDGE Power Amplifier Module Offers Industry-Leading Integration and Efficiency for Samsung Electronics' Ultra-Thin SGH-Z620 3G Handset

WARREN, N.J., Sept. 13 - ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAD), a leading supplier of wireless and broadband solutions, announced today that the Company is shipping multi-mode, multi-band power amplifiers (PAs) to Samsung Electronics for the new SGH-Z620 3G handset. With a profile of only 11.8 mm, the SGH-Z620, also known as the Ultra Edition 11.8, is a sleek handset that features a 2 megapixel camera, HSDPA connectivity, and QVGA display. ANADIGICS' single-package 6 mm by 8 mm by 1 mm penta-band WCDMA/EDGE PAs significantly reduce space requirements, enabling manufacturers to design thin multimedia handsets, such as the SGH-Z620.

"We are extremely pleased that Samsung Electronics has selected ANADIGICS' best-in-class 3G WCDMA/EDGE power amplifier for the slim SGH-Z620 handset," said Dr. Ali Khatibzadeh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Wireless Products at ANADIGICS. "Our penta-band 3G power amplifier has set a new benchmark for HSDPA/EDGE performance and integration, enabling mobile devices with impressive features, long talk-time, and sleek design. Our strong 3G product portfolio combined with strategic relationships with tier-one chipset manufacturers continues to drive ANADIGICS' share in the 3G market upward."

ANADIGICS' AWT6223 multi-mode 3G PAs utilize the Company's second-generation High-Efficiency-at-Low-Power (HELP2(TM)) technology to reduce WCDMA average power consumption by 50%. In WCDMA mode, the power amplifier offers outstanding efficiencies of 41% at +28.5 dBm and 21% at +16 dBm, resulting in longer battery life and additional talk-time. In GSM mode, the power amplifiers provide efficiency of 55% in the GSM850/900 bands and 50% in the DCS/PCS bands. ANADIGICS' new multi-mode PAs use the Company's exclusive InGaP-Plus(TM) technology, which integrates HBT and pHEMT devices on the same InGaP GaAs die. These PAs are manufactured using a materials set consistent with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

For additional information, contact ANADIGICS by phone (908) 668-5000 or FAX (908) 668-5132 or visit the Company's Web site at http://www.anadigics.com/.

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAD) designs and manufactures radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) solutions for growing broadband and wireless communications markets. The Company's innovative high frequency RFICs enable manufacturers of communications equipment to enhance overall system performance, and reduce manufacturing cost and time to market. By utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for its RFICs, ANADIGICS achieves the high-volume and cost-effective products required by leading companies in its targeted high-growth communications markets. ANADIGICS was the first GaAs IC manufacturer to receive ISO 9001 certification and is certified to the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 international standards.

CONTACT: Corporate: Brian Ribeiro, +1-908-668-5000, Fax - +1-908-412-5978, bribeiro@anadigics.com

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