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ANADIGICS Expands Industry's Most Efficient 4G LTE Power Amplifier Family
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Warren, NJ – February 7, 2011 – ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD), a world leader in radio frequency (RF) and mixed signal semiconductor solutions, today announced the expansion of its fourth generation High-Efficiency-at-Low-Power (HELP4™) LTE (Long Term Evolution) power amplifier (PA) family. The ALT67xx series HELP4™ 4G PAs have three selectable power modes to deliver the power and linearity required for 4G mobile devices over a full range of operating conditions.
ANADIGICS’ HELP4™ 4G PAs use the Company’s exclusive InGaP-Plus™ technology to achieve optimal efficiency across low-range and mid-range output power levels and provide the lowest quiescent currents in the industry. The ALT67xx series deliver industry-leading efficiency to extend battery life in handsets, smart phones, tablets, netbooks, and notebooks. The Company’s HELP4™ PAs also provide highly efficient operation in WCMDA, HSPA and HSPA+ systems.
“The rapid deployment of LTE networks is enabling manufacturers to design new mobile devices with unprecedented access to multimedia content,” said Marcus Wise, Vice President of Wireless RF Products at ANADIGICS. “Our expanded HELP4™ power amplifier family supports fifteen LTE bands, enabling users around the world to experience the full potential of wireless 4G on long-lived mobile devices.”
A report published by the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), in January 2011, confirmed 128 operator commitments to deploy commercial LTE systems in 52 countries. The number of operators investing in LTE deployments and trials increased by more than 140% in just one year, making LTE the fastest developing system in the history of mobile telecommunications.
Key ALT67xx Series Facts and Highlights:
Industry-Leading Performance
- Average current consumption reduction of 30%, compared with previous generation PAs
- Three mode states to achieve exceptional power-added efficiencies at low-range and mid-range output power levels
- Industry’s lowest quiescent current of less than 4 mA
- Best-in-class linearity at maximum output power
High Level of Integration
- 3 mm by 3 mm by 1 mm footprint
- Integrated DC blocks on RF ports
- Internal voltage regulation
- Integrated “daisy chainable” directional RF coupler with 20dB directivity
Complete Family of Products
- Support for paired FDD and unpaired TDD LTE spectrums
- Identical pin-out across entire family
Key Specifications:
ANADIGICS’ Expanded Family of HELP4™ LTE PAs Include:
|
Part Number |
Frequency Band |
Efficiency |
Quiescent Current |
|
1920 MHz to 1980 MHz (Band 1) |
41% @ +28.4 dBm 31% @ +17 dBm 24% @ +8 dBm |
2 mA |
|
|
1850 MHz to 1910 MHz (Band 2) |
40% @ +28.7 dBm 34% @ +17 dBm 24% @ +8 dBm |
2 mA |
|
|
1710 MHz to 1785 MHz (Bands 3, 4, & 9) |
39% @ +28.6 dBm 35% @ +17 dBm 24% @ +8 dBm |
2 mA |
|
|
815 MHz to 849 MHz (Bands 5, 6, 18, & 19) |
40% @ +28.4 dBm 26% @ +17 dBm 18% @ +7 dBm |
3 mA |
|
|
2500 MHz to 2570 MHz (Band 7) |
38% @ +28.5 dBm 27% @ +17 dBm 17% @ +7 dBm |
4 mA |
|
|
880 MHz to 915 MHz (Band 8) |
40% @ +28.8 dBm 26% @ +17 dBm 17% @ +7 dBm |
3 mA |
|
|
698 MHz to 716 MHz (Bands 12 & 17) |
34% @ +27.5 dBm 17% @ +16 dBm 11% @ +6 dBm |
4 mA |
|
|
777 MHz to 798 MHz (Bands 13 & 14) |
35% @ +27.5 dBm 18% @ +16 dBm 12% @ +6 dBm |
3 mA |
|
|
777 MHz to 798 MHz (Bands 13 & 14) |
34% @ +27.5 dBm 18% @ +16 dBm 12% @ +6 dBm |
4 mA |
|
|
832 MHz to 862 MHz (Band 20) |
35% @ +27.7 dBm 19% @ +16 dBm 12% @ +6.5 dBm |
3 mA |
|
|
2570 MHz to 2620 MHz (Band 38) |
32% @ +27.7 dBm 27.5% @ +16 dBm 15% @ +6 dBm |
2.7 mA |
|
|
2300 MHz to 2400 MHz (Band 40) |
33.5% @ +27.7 dBm 29% @ +16 dBm 15% @ +6 dBm |
2.7 mA |
*New additions to the ANADIGICS HELP4™ 4G PA family; † No Internal DC Block on RF Ports
Samples of the complete line of ANADIGICS HELP4™ 4G PAs are available now. Evaluation kits are available upon request.
ANADIGICS will exhibit at the 2011 Mobile World Congress from February 14-17 in Barcelona, Spain. Visitors to the ANADIGICS exhibit will learn why advanced reference designs and leaders in mobile communication equipment are specifying ANADIGICS solutions in their 3G and 4G designs. Visit ANADIGICS’ exhibit located at STAND2C19, HALL 2 or visit the Virtual Press Roomfor more information.
For more information on ANADIGICS products and multimedia content, please refer to the following resources:
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