ANADIGICS Launches CDMA Power Amplifiers

(Product News, 3 Apr 2007)

ANADIGICS Inc. has released its new line of CDMA 1X and 1XEVDO Power Amplifiers (PAs) designed to slash average current consumption by up to 50 percent over ANADIGICS' industry leading HELP technology and up to 85 percent compared to Conventional two-stage amplifiers.

ANADIGICS' ZeroIC products incorporate an innovative feature that reduces the power consumption of the PA to zero at low power levels. Since most handsets transmit at low power levels in a fully populated network, this feature translates to significant power consumption savings for the handset. "Following the success of our industry leading HELP2 PAs, ANADIGICS has once again set a new record in performance for CDMA power amplifiers in the industry," said Dr. Ali Khatibzadeh, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Products, ANADIGICS. "The ZeroIC family of CDMA power amplifiers was optimally designed to offer CDMA subscribers best-in-class operating time."

The power saving features of ZeroIC PAs are made possible by ANADIGICS' InGaP-Plus technology and differentiated design IP, which integrates switches and amplifier components onto the same die to enable new architectures and solutions for customers.

Measuring 3x3mm with a height of 1mm, these new products allow designers to create ultra slim and compact products. In addition to its small size and power saving features ZeroIC PAs also integrate an internal voltage regulator to further reduce space and BOM cost.

The ZeroIC family of products include AWT6331 for US Cellular Band, AWT6332 for PCS Band, AWT6334 for Japan Cell Band, AWT6335 for IMT band.

Click here for more information