RF Power Amplifier is engineered for 2.3-2.4 GHz band.

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Supplied in RoHS-compliant 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.4 mm SMT package, AWM6422 is designed for WiMAX and WiBro applications. It supports IEEE 802.16e-2005 wireless standard as well as IEEE 802.16d-2004 and ETSI EN301-021 standards. Along with InGaP-Plus(TM) technology, solution integrates 25 dB attenuator, output power detector, and 50 W matched RF ports. It exhibits 30+ dB RF Gain and offers EVM contribution from 2.5%-4% at 22-25 dBm with +3.3 or +4.2 V supply.



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ANADIGICS Expands WiMAX Portfolio with New RF Power Amplifier Engineered for 2.3-2.4 GHz Frequency Band



Designed for WiMAX and WiBro Applications, New AWM6422 Amplifier Delivers Exceptional Linearity and Efficiency at High Levels of Output Power

BARCELONA, Spain, and WARREN, N.J., Feb. 11 -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAD), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the broadband wireless and wireline communications markets, today announced its new AWM6422 Power Amplifier at the Mobile World Congress 2008, Barcelona, Spain. By offering the AWM6422, which operates in the 2.3-2.4 GHz frequency band allocated for broadband mobile wireless services, ANADIGICS expands its portfolio of leading edge products for WiMAX and WiBro (Korea) systems. The new AWM6422 is already being integrated into USB Adaptors manufactured for a major Korean telecom company.

A variation of ANADIGICS' widely accepted AWM6423, which was introduced last year, the new AWM6422 Power Amplifier (PA) is a high performance device with exceptional linearity and efficiency at high levels of output power. Designed for WiMAX and WiBro applications in the 2.3-2.4 GHz band, the AWM6422 supports the IEEE 802.16e-2005 wireless standard as well as the IEEE 802.16d- 2004 and the ETSI EN301-021 standards. Optimized for use in mobile devices, the AWM6422 requires a nominal +3.3 V supply, but also provides enhanced RF performance when used with supply voltages as high as +4.2V.

"With today's announcement of our new AWM6422, ANADIGICS continues its leadership in providing state-of-the-art PA technology for wireless product and system design engineers worldwide," said Ron Michels, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Broadband Products, ANADIGICS, Inc. "Our growing portfolio of WiMAX power amplifiers provides the high linearity, advanced functional integration and superior power efficiency required to support the high performance requirements of today's rapidly emerging broadband systems."

In addition to using ANADIGICS' patented, industry-leading InGaP-Plus(TM) Technology, the new AWM6422 Power Amplifier features:

-- Greater than 30 dB of RF Gain
-- Low EVM contribution at high output power levels:
-- 2.5 % EVM at +22 dBm (+3.3 V Supply)
-- 4 % EVM at +23.5 dBm (+3.3 V Supply)
-- 2.5 % EVM at +23.5 dBm (+4.2 V Supply)
-- 4 % EVM at +25 dBm (+4.2 V Supply)
-- Integrated 25 dB Attenuator
-- Integrated Output Power Detector
-- 50 ohm Matched RF Ports for Reduced External Component Count
-- RoHS Compliant 4.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 1.4 mm Surface Mount Package.

ANADIGICS' new AWM6422 2.3-2.4 GHz WiMAX/WiBro amplifier is sampling now with volume production scheduled for the end of Q1 2008. For a detailed product data sheet on the AWM6422, visit: anadigics.com/products/wlan_wimax/wimax_802_16_power_amplifiers/awm6422.

For information, pricing or samples of any ANADIGICS WiMAX and WiBro power amplifier, contact your local ANADIGICS sales representative or distributor. Visit anadigics.com/worldwide_sales or contact ANADIGICS at +1.908.668.5000 (phone) or +1.908.668.5132 (FAX).

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAD) is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing wireless handset and broadband communication markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award- winning products include power amplifiers for wireless handsets, WLAN and WiMAX; CATV tuner integrated circuits, active splitters and CATV infrastructure line amplifier ICs, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated RF and front end modules. For more information, visit: www.anadigics.com.

CONTACT: Corporate - Jennifer Palella, +1-908-668-5000, jpalella@anadigics.com of ANADIGICS, Inc.

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