RF Micro Devices Introduces Cellular CDMA LNA and PA Driver Amplifier with Bypass Switch
Source: RF Micro Devices
RF2369 Features Low Bypass Loss, High IIP3 and Adjustable Bias Current
Pheonix, AZ (2001 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium). RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD), a leading provider of proprietary radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for wireless communications applications, announced today the availability of the RF2369 low noise amplifier (LNA) and power amplifier (PA) driver amplifier for the cellular Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) handset market.
"The RF2369 is our latest generation of CDMA cellular LNAs and allows us to strengthen our leadership position for these products in the Korean market for both domestic and export phones," said Mike Coady CDMA/W-CDMA marketing manager for digital cellular products. "Our customers have requested that a low bypass loss function be added to the LNA to enable a simpler, more robust and cost-effective way of controlling their receiver gain states. This function directly contributesto a faster phone design cycle as well as an improved production test yield of the completed handsets. Customer feedback has been positive, stating that we have the right part meeting the right specifications," said Coady.
The RF2369 is a 3.0V switchable low noise amplifier with a bypass switch and very high dynamic range designed for digital cellular applications. This device functions as a front end LNA with an adjustable bias current that can be set externally. This feature allows the designer flexibility to trade-off RF performance versus current consumption. The RF2369 features a typical low bypass loss of 2 dB. This bypass performance allows a front end design, which meets all IS-98 requirements including Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) testing, using only two gain states and a single logic control line. In high-gain mode, the device exhibits 15.5 dB LNA gain, 11.5 dBm LNA IIP3, and 1.6 dB LNA noise figure.
The RF2369 is manufactured using a GaAs HBT process technology and is offered in a small industry-standard SOT23-6 package. The component is ready for immediate shipment, priced at $0.81 in order quantities of 10,000 units or more. Samples and fully assembled evaluation boards are also available from RFMD.
RF Micro Devices, Inc., an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer, designs, develops, manufactures and markets proprietary radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for wireless communications applications such as cellular and PCS phones, wireless LANs and cable television modems. 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. In the September 4, 2000 issue of Fortune Magazine, RF Micro Devices was ranked second among Fortune s "100 Fastest Growing Companies." RF Micro Devices, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol RFMD.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the company s plans, objectives and estimates. The company s business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including fluctuations in operating results and market growth rates, wafer fabrication risks, management of growth and production yield variability. These and other risks, which are described in the company s annual report and other filings with the SEC, could cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these statements.
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Contact: RF Micro Devices, Greensboro, NC Mike Coady Tel: 336 664-1233 Or Paul Brey (Technical) Tel: 336/664-1233
RF Micro Devices, Greensboro, NC
Mike Coady
Tel: 336 664-1233
Or
Paul Brey (Technical)
Tel: 336/664-1233
Web site: http://www.rfmd.com/promo_subpage_frameset.asp?loc=product_photography
