RFMD Achieves DigRF3G Hardware Validation with Top-tier Handset Baseband Manufacturer

(Business News & Technology News, 21 Feb 2008)

RF Micro Devices Inc. (RFMD) has validated the interface between its DigRF3G-compliant RF hardware and the baseband processor IC of a top-tier cellular handset baseband manufacturer. DigRF3G is an industry standard digital interface between the cellular transceiver and the cellular baseband that improves time-to-market, lowers cost, reduces size and eases system integration in next-generation 3G multimode, multi-band handsets. RFMD is a founding member of the original DigRF working group and is proud to play a leading role in the development of the DigRF3G specification and beyond. This is one of the industry's first DigRF3G hardware validations and includes all necessary data messaging and control signaling required for accurate 3G handset operation.

According to Navi Miglani, RFMD Strategic Marketing Mmanager and Chair of the MIPI DigRF working group, the implementation of the DigRF3G standard in 3G multi-mode handsets provides manufacturers a standardized radio interface, paving the way for the adoption of 3G across all tiers of mobile handsets. By utilizing DigRF3G compliant solutions, tier one handset manufacturers can cost-effectively develop highly versatile reference platforms that optimally match RF systems to basebands. These platforms can then be quickly ported to multiple handset configurations in order to address the specific needs of a particular mobile operator's handset tiering strategy.


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