RF Micro Devices Develops GaAs 3 V PCS Down-Converter
High Gain Makes RF2458 Ideal for Front End Applications
Greensboro, NC. RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD), a leading provider of proprietary radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for wireless communications applications, now offers the RF2458 -- a monolithic integrated downconverter for PCS, PHS and WLAN applications.
The IC contains all components required to implement the RF functions of the downconverter. Features include a double-balanced Gilbert cell mixer and a balanced IF output. The RF2458 s high gain (+14dBm) makes the device ideal for front end applications.
With a frequency range of 1500MHz-2500MHz and a power supply range of 2.7V-3.6V, the RF2458 is designed for applications such as CDMA/TDMA/DCS 1900 PCS systems, PHS 1500/WLAN 2400 systems and microcell PCS base stations.
Manufactured using an advanced gallium arsenide process technology (GaAs HBT), the RF2458 is offered in an MSOP-10 package. The device is available for immediate shipment, priced at $1.15 per unit in order quantities exceeding 10,000. Fully assembled evaluation boards are also available from RFMD. For a complete listing of RFMD products and services, refer to the company s Designer s Handbook. Free copies in print or CD-ROM format are available directly from RFMD by calling 336.664.1233, extension 6655, or sending an e-mail request to jmcrae@rfmd.com.
RF Micro Devices, Inc., an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer, designs, develops, manufactures and markets proprietary RFICs for wireless communications applications such as cellular and PCS phones, cordless phones, wireless LANs, wireless local loop handsets, industrial radios, wireless security systems and remote meter readers. The company offers a broad array of products -- including amplifiers, mixers, modulators/demodulators, and single-chip receivers, transmitters and transceivers -- representing a substantial majority of the RFICs required in wireless subscriber equipment. The company s strategy is to focus on wireless markets by offering a broad range of standard and custom-designed RFICs in order to position itself as a "one-stop" solution for its customers RFIC needs. RF Micro Devices, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol RFMD.
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RF Micro Devices(R) and RFMD(TM) are trademarks of RF Micro Devices, Inc. For further information about RFMD or the new RF2458, please visit our home page at http://www.rfmd.com Product photography available upon request -- please contact Angie Finney at 336.664.1233, extension 6652.
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RF Micro Devices
Business Contact: Kris Rausch, 336/664-1233
Technical Contact: Mike Coady, 336/664-1233
E-mail: jmcrae@rfmd.com
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