ANADIGICS Introduces InGaP HBT Power Amplifier for GSM/DCS and GPRS Data-enabled Wireless Handsets

Source: Anadigics

Voice and data capable power amplifier is the first in a series of InGaP HBT PAs, which will be introduced over the next six months

Warren, NJ. ANADIGICS, Inc. a leading supplier of wireless and broadband communications solutions, today introduced the first in a new family of 3-Volt, InGaP (indium gallium phosphide), heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) power amplifiers (PAs) designed for GSM, TDMA, CDMA and 3G wireless handsets.

Announced at the European Microwave Week exhibition in Paris, France, the AWT6107 power amplifier delivers dual band (GSM/DCS) voice operation as well as GPRS data services capability in a single, highly integrated module solution. This new power amplifier combines ANADIGICS InGaP technology and advanced multi-chip module capability to provide data-enabled GSM handset manufacturers with the high level of integration, performance, and functionality required by next-generation wireless handset designs.

"Over the last year, ANADIGICS has aggressively redefined its power amplifier product offering to meet the increasing demand for higher integration, performance, and functionality," said Dr. Bami Bastani, President & CEO of ANADIGICS. "This product introduction is a milestone in ANADIGICS initiative to grow our wireless customer base and increase our share in the wireless handset market."

"We are pleased to offer this first of a kind, dual band GPRS enabled PA module. More than 20 customers have evaluated this product with very positive initial feedback and we have received our first production order," said Dr. Ali Khatibzadeh, Vice President of Wireless Products at ANADIGICS, Inc. "The AWT6107 will be followed by a family of HBT PA modules targeted at the emerging data services market."

The AWT6107 is a high-performance power amplifier that integrates all of the necessary passive components for full compensation and 50-Ohm input/output matching. The power amplifier drastically reduces the component count enabling handset manufacturers to significantly reduce design cycles, simplify testing, and improve manufacturing throughput, resulting in a faster time to market and lowering the cost of advanced GSM cellular telephones. The AWT6107 operates at +3.5 V and has a small footprint of 9.2 x 11.6 mm and a 1.55 mm profile. The device demonstrates 55% power added efficiency in the GSM bandwidth and 50% power added efficiency for DCS operation, resulting in extended battery life and longer talk times for wireless handsets.

The devices are manufactured at the Company s state-of-the-art 6-inch manufacturing facility and are 100% tested before shipping. The AWT6107 is priced at $5.85 in quantities of 1,000 units. Samples of the AWT6107 are available in limited quantities. For additional information, contact ANADIGICS by phone (908) 668-5000 or FAX (908) 668-5132.

ANADIGICS (NASDAQ: ANAD) designs and manufactures radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) solutions for growing broadband and wireless communications markets. The Company s innovative high frequency RFICs enable manufacturers of communications equipment to enhance overall system performance and reduce manufacturing cost and time to market. By utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for its RFICs, ANADIGICS achieves the high-volume and cost-effective products required by leading companies in its targeted high-growth communications markets. ANADIGICS was the first GaAs IC manufacturer to receive ISO 9001 certification. For more information on ANADIGICS, visit the Company s Web site at www.anadigics.com

Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, order rescheduling or cancellation, changes in estimated product lives, timely product and process development, individual product pricing pressure, variation in production yield, difficulties in obtaining components and assembly services needed for production of integrated circuits, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company and its customers serve, as well as other risks detailed from time to time in the Company s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as the Company "believes", "anticipates", "expects", or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Company s future plans, objectives, estimates, or goals are forward-looking statements.

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