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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
RFMD(R) Announces New 5 GHz Amplifier for WLAN and WiMAX Applications
Greensboro, NC - April 23, 2008 - RF Micro Devices,
(Nasdaq: RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture of
high-performance radio frequency systems and solutions, today announced the
release of its new 5 GHz SZP-5026Z high linearity amplifier designed
specifically for use in WLAN and WiMAX consumer premises equipment (CPE),
access point, and base transceiver station (BTS) applications.
Rohan Houlden, general manager of RFMD's Wireless Connectivity Business
Unit, said, "RFMD's expanding product portfolio for WLAN and WiMAX
applications provides the breadth and flexibility our customers require to
accommodate the increasing worldwide demand for wireless connectivity. The
superior performance of the SZP-5026Z features an operating range of 4.9 to
5.9 GHz and enables the flexibility to design across both WLAN and WiMAX
applications. Accordingly, the SZP-5026Z is generating high interest levels
and strong design momentum among top-tier equipment manufacturers."
The SZP-5026Z is a 2 W single stage Class AB Indium Gallium Phosphide
(InGaP) Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) amplifier optimized for use
as either a final or driver stage in WiMAX equipment. The SZP-5026Z
delivers world-class error vector magnitude (EVM) performance of 2.5% at
25.5 dBm output power.
Technical features of the SZP-5026Z include:
3 to 5 V supply operation
Operating frequency range of 4.9 to 5.9 GHz
Internally pre-matched input and output
Integrated input power detector and on/off power control
Proprietary, thermally enhanced SOF-26 package
1000 V Class 1C ESD protection
The SZP-5026Z is the newest addition to RFMD's SZP family of WLAN and
WiMAX amplifiers, which includes the SZP-2026Z (2.2 to 2.7 GHz) and
SZP-3026Z (3.0 to 3.8 GHz). With this addition, RFMD's SZP family of
amplifiers covers all WLAN and WiMAX frequencies from 2.2 to 5.9 GHz.
Production volumes of the SZP-5026Z are available immediately. Based
upon existing customer design activity, RFMD(R) anticipates high volume
shipments will commence in the fourth quarter of this year.
RFMD delivers a broad product portfolio enabling WLAN and WiMAX
connectivity across multiple applications, including handsets, consumer
electronics, desktop and laptop computers, client access cards, wireless
access points, routers, consumer premises equipment (CPE) and base
transceiver stations (BTS). RFMD's high performance WLAN and WiMAX products
encompass all 802.11a/b/g/n and 802.16 applications and include amplifiers,
power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, switches and highly integrated
front end modules. For more information please see http://www.rfmd.com/wlanwimax.
About RFMD: RF Micro Devices (Nasdaq GS: RFMD) is a global leader in
the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency systems and
solutions. RFMD's cellular front ends, cellular transceivers, RF components
and system- on-chip (SoC) solutions enable worldwide mobility, provide
enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular
handset, cellular base station, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV
networking, aerospace, defense, and global positioning systems (GPS)
markets. Recognized for its diverse portfolio of state-of-the-art
semiconductor technologies and vast RF systems expertise, RFMD is a
preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device and RF equipment
manufacturers.
Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-
certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering, design, sales and
service facilities. RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under
the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's website at
http://www.rfmd.com.
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