RFMD and Intel announce wireless compatibility
By achieving compatibility of the Polaris solution with the Intel PXA800F cellular processor, RFMD and Intel will be able to provide handset developers with a complete, highly integrated GSM/GPRS Class 12 solution that minimizes external components and power consumption while maximizing performance.
RFMD s Polaris Total Radio solution is a highly integrated quad-band transceiver with power amplifier module for GSM, GPRS and E-GPRS applications. The Polaris solution performs all major functions of the RF section, including both transmit and receive, and provides handset manufacturers the benefits of reduced component count, flexible baseband interfaces and lower cost of implementation. Driven by high levels of integration in both the transmit and receive functions, the Polaris solution significantly reduces the number of components required to implement a complete GSM/GPRS radio.
The Intel PXA800F cellular processor is a full GSM/GPRS Class 12 solution that supports a rich feature set including MP3 and MPEG-4 decode, color screens and digital cameras. The Intel PXA800F cellular processor is built on the Intel Personal Internet Client Architecture (Intel PCA), a development blueprint that entails independent hardware and software development cycles for computing and communications subsystems to allow wireless applications to be brought to market more quickly.
"We ve worked closely with Intel to integrate our respective wireless products, and we re pleased to participate with them on this advanced total system solution for GSM/GPRS handsets," said Bob Bruggeworth, president and CEO of RF Micro Devices. "We share a strong focus for ease of implementation and low power consumption, and we believe the combination of our products offers a very compelling solution to handset manufacturers."
"Working with industry leaders like RF Micro Devices allowed Intel to bring a total solution to market around the Intel PXA800F cellular processor," noted Hans Geyer, VP and general manager for the PCA components group at Intel. "Together, our devices significantly enhance the mobile phone experience - making the possibility of smarter handsets with longer battery life even more of a reality today."
