RFMD Releases Power Amplifiers for EDGE Handsets

(Product News, 3 Apr 2007)

RF Micro Devices Inc. has announced customer sampling of the RF3161 quad-band EDGE power amplifier module. The RF3161, which leverages RFMD's industry leadership in power amplifiers and large signal polar modulation (LSPM) EDGE transceiver solutions, is designed to support merchant market EDGE transceivers that implement LSPM transmit architectures.

The high level of integration of the RF3161, combined with its 6x6mm package, delivers the smallest EDGE power amplifier solution in its class. By limiting the number of external components and eliminating external routing during customer implementation, the RF3161 reduces manufacturers' total bill of materials costs and reduces time to market. Additionally, the RF3161 solution utilizes RFMD's PowerStar integrated power control architecture to provide GMSK efficiencies without impacting EDGE performance.

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