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Anadigics ' PAs power new ZTE Android smartphones
The devices are manufactured using the firm's unique indium gallium phosphide HBT technology
Anadigics is shipping production volumes of its AWT6621, AWT6624, AWT6625A, and AWT6628A fourth generation High-Efficiency-at-Low-Power (HELP4) power amplifiers (PAs) to ZTE.
The devices will be used in ZTE's V889D, V788D, N788, N910, and PF200 smartphones.
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The V788D, N788, N910, and PF200 feature a 3.5-inch screen, 5 megapixel camera, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. The V889D has a 4-inch screen and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.
The ZTE V889D is powered by the AWT6621 and AWT6628A power amplifiers and the V788 is enabled by the AWT6621 power amplifier (PA).
ZTE’s N788 features Anadigics’ AWT6625A power amplifier. The N910 is powered by the AWT6624.and the PF200 is powered by the AWT6624.
“We look forward to working with ZTE as it continues to develop innovative smartphones for the global wireless market,” says Michael Canonico, senior vice president of worldwide sales at Anadigics.
“The strength of our product portfolio coupled with our Asia-centric strategy demonstrates Anadigics’ commitment to both product and service excellence. Our world-class applications centres in China further support Anadigics’ growth initiative.”
Anadigics’ HELP4 4G PAs use the Company’s proprietary InGaP-Plus technology to achieve optimal efficiency across low-range and mid-range output power levels and provide the lowest quiescent currents in the industry.
The AWT6621, AWT6624, AWT6625A, and AWT6628A power amplifiers are suited to WCMDA, HSPA and HSPA+ systems. They are designed to extend battery life in handsets, smart phones, tablets, netbooks, and notebooks.
Anadigics says its HELP4 PAs reduce average current consumption by 30%, compared with previous generation PAs. They also have three mode states to achieve excellent power-added efficiencies at low-range and mid-range output power levels and have a quiescent current of less than 4 mA.
In a 3 mm by 3 mm footprint, the devices display very good linearity at maximum output power and feature internal voltage regulation. They also have an integrated “daisy chainable” directional RF coupler with 20dB directivity.
