RF Micro Devices, Inc.

Electrical Equipment & Systems

Transmit Modules target emerging market handsets.

Class 12-compliant RF716x dual-band GSM/GPRS transmit modules feature 2 symmetrical, interchangeable receive ports for optimized routing during implementation. They utilize GaAs pHEMT as well as PowerStarÂ-® integrated power control technology, also integrating transmit filtering to maximize harmonic performance. At 6.63 x 5.24 x 1.00 mm and with mirrored footprints, modules incorporate ESD...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

GPS LNA Module features integrated SAW filter.

Designed for use in GPS receivers, Model RF2815 integrates low noise amplifier with low noise figure of 0.85 dB, surface acoustic wave filter, and supporting components in 3.3 x 2.1 x 1.0 mm, RoHS-compliant module. Unit features 13.5 dB gain, +8 dBm IIP3, and CMOS-compatible shutdown mode. Current consumption is tunable via single resistor. With both cellular- and PCS-band rejection...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

GaAs pHEMT Amps offer multiple performance ranges.

Die-level GaAs pseudomorphic heterojuction transistor (pHEMT) amplifier ICs SUF-7000/-8000/-8500/-9000 respectively cover 0.1-16 GHz, DC-12 GHz, DC-10 GHz, and DC-10 GHz frequency ranges. Available levels of P1dB performance are 13 or 15 dB; OIP3 ratings are either 27 or 28 dBm; and signal gains are 11, 12, or 19 dB, all at 10 GHz. Enabling flexibility for integration, products suit applications...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Transmitter complies with China's electronic toll standard.

Incorporating FastWave(TM) microcontroller technology, 5.8 GHz Model ML5830 integrates up-conversion mixer, buffer/pre-driver amplifier, and ASK modulator capable of producing typical output power of +4 dBm. FSK mode provides digitally selectable data rates of 1 and 2 Mbps. Transmitter also incorporates fully integrated fractional-N synthesizer with 30 Hz resolution, self-calibrating VCO, 3-wire...

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Controls & Controllers

RFMD Achieves DigRF3G Hardware Validation with Top-Tier Handset Baseband Manufacturer

RFMD's LodeStar 3G RF Solution To Feature DigRF3G Digital Interface BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 13 - RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of high- performance radio systems and solutions, today announced the Company has extended its digital radio interface leadership by validating the interface between RFMD's DigRF3G-compliant RF hardware and the...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

GSM/GPRS Transmit Module facilitates handset design.

Designed as final portion of transmit sections in GSM900/DCS1800 handsets, dual-band RF4180 reduces handset front end complexity while addressing performance requirements. Pb-free and RoHS-compliant solution minimizes requirement for PA-to-antenna matching and combines PowerStarÂ-® power control technology, power flattening technology, and integrated Vbatt tracking. It supplies 2 symmetrical...

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Health, Medical, & Dental Supplies and Equipment

RF Shielding Technology is board placement-insensitive.

Able to reduce height and volume requirements for RF sections, MicroShield(TM) Integrated RF Shielding reduces emissions related to EMI and RFI while minimizing susceptibility to external fields. It can integrate RF shielding directly into RFIC or module, while integral board placement insensitivity enables handset manufacturers to place complex RF modules in plug-and-play fashion that is...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

RF SoCs enable location-based services in mobile devices.

Offering location solutions for GPS applications, RF8000 series has software-based, SoC architecture that features RF design, flexible virtual correlation algorithms, accelerator engine, and signal processing techniques. Architecture also accommodates power requirements of cellular handsets, enabling location-based services for energy-sensitive mobile devices. Size and minimal external component...

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Computer Hardware & Peripherals

RF System facilitates EDGE cellular handset development.

POLARISÂ-® 3 Silver integrates all necessary functions of RF section of quad-band EDGE cellular handsets, including the PA, SAW filters, crystal oscillator, switch, and transceiver. This GSM/GPRS/EDGE Total Radio(TM) RF solution also incorporates MicroShield(TM) integrated RF shielding, which enables flexible board placement options. Antenna-to-baseband Total Radio(TM) implementation of...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

ICs aids implementation of multi-band/mode 3G handsets.

Supporting WCDMA frequency bands, RF6280 3G transmit system is comprised of front end power management IC optimized for use with one or both of 2 available power amplifiers (PAs). Dedicated single-band PA module (RF6281) supports Band I, and flexible dual-path, multi-band PA module (RF6285) supports Bands I-VI, VIII, and IX. Combining dc/dc converter with embedded hardware control algorithms,...

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