WCDMA Power Amplifier integrates dual-band functionality.
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Incorporating ANADIGICS HELP3(TM) technology, AWT6221 combines North American cellular and PCS bands in 3 x 5 mm package. Intelligent bias circuit with selectable bias modes reduces current consumption to 8 mA, and built in voltage regulator functionality eliminates need for external switch circuitry. Designed for US 3G handsets and world-phones, solution is built upon InGaP-Plus(TM) technology, which integrates bipolar and FET devices on same InGaP GaAs die.
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ANADIGICS Extends HELP3(TM) Family with Dual-Band WCDMA PA
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 13 -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAD), a leading supplier of wireless and broadband solutions, announces at 3GSM Congress in Barcelona Spain that it has expanded its successful line of HELP3(TM) WCDMA power amplifiers (PAs) with a new dual-band design. The AWT6221 combines North American cellular and PCS bands in a single 3 x 5mm package incorporating field-proven efficiency advantages of ANADIGICS HELP3(TM) technology. The AWT6221 is designed for both US 3G handsets and world-phones. Through the integration of two independent PA chains, the tiny AWT6221 delivers uncompromised performance in both frequency bands and conserves printed-circuit board area.
Leveraging ANADIGICS' proprietary HELP3(TM) technology, the AWT6221 dramatically reduces average current consumption by 75%, which translates to up to 25% increase in talk-time. ANADIGICS' HELP3(TM) PAs like AWT6221 use the Company's exclusive InGaP-Plus(TM) technology, which integrates bipolar and field-effect transistor (FET) devices on the same InGaP GaAs die. Through selectable bias modes, the HELP3(TM) PAs achieve optimal efficiency across the low-range and mid-range output power levels. The intelligent bias circuit of AWT6221 reduces current consumption to 8mA at low power levels -- the world's best.
"ANADIGICS has leveraged its extensive RF technology and design differentiation to deliver multi-band 3G HSPA power amplifiers with best-in- class performance and size," said Dr. Ali Khatibzadeh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Wireless Products at ANADIGICS. "The AWT6221 sets a new industry benchmark in performance and size for WCDMA power amplifiers and extends ANADIGICS leadership in 3G RF PA market."
The AWT6221 dual-band PA from ANADIGICS offers superior integration by combining North American cellular and PCS bands in a small 3 x 5 mm package. As a result, using the HSDPA compliant device saves 53% PCB space when compared with implementations using two single-band 4 x 4 mm PAs. The chip includes built in voltage regulator functionality, which eliminates the need for external switch circuitry.
For additional information, pricing or samples contact your local ANADIGICS representative or phone (908) 668-5000 or FAX (908) 668-5132 or visit the Company's Web site at http://www.anadigics.com/.
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 14001:1996 quality standards.
CONTACT: Corporate, Jennifer Palella, +1-908-668-5000, fax, +1-908-412-5978, jpalella@anadigics.com
