Anadigics Expands Small Cell Wireless Infrastructure Power Amplifier Product Family

Anadigics' new wireless infrastructure power amplifier provides a unique combination of output power, efficiency, and linearity for microcells, picocells, and femtocells.

June 15, 2011 – ANADIGICS, Inc. (Korea Representative: Kyung-Min Kim), a global leader in radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today launched the AWB7223 small cell power amplifier (PA). The AWB7223 expands ANADIGICS’ portfolio of wireless infrastructure power amplifiers optimized for small cell base station applications. Recently, mobile experts have been emphasizing the importance of small cell solutions that support the capacity requirements of mobile broadband networks, forecasting that shipments of these devices will grow from 2.6 million units this year to 20 million units in 2014.

Glenn Eswein, Director of Broadband RF Product Marketing at Anadigics, stated, “The increasing demand for mobile broadband will serve as an impetus for the rapid deployment of small cell wireless infrastructure devices,” adding, “The AWB7223 power amplifier delivers optimal performance for next-generation microcells, picocells, and femtocells that enable high-data-rate connectivity for large subscriber bases.” “This family of small cell power amplifiers from Anadigics will solidify our leading position in this field and demonstrate our ability to meet the demands of the emerging wireless market,” the company stated.

Joseph Cozzarelli, Senior Director of Broadband RF Products at Anadigics, stated, "Anadigics' new wireless infrastructure power amplifiers provide the ideal combination of output power, power efficiency, and linearity required for high-reliability, high-performance small cell bases," adding, "Our products offer designers and service providers excellent flexibility and superior system performance to economically expand network range."

The AWB7223 PA delivers best-in-class power efficiency through high levels of linear output power for WCDMA, HSPA, and LTE small cell base station operations in the 1930 MHz to 1990 MHz frequency band. This unique combination of critical performance elements enables solutions supporting high thermal efficiency and low power consumption, thereby extending the range of small cell base stations. Anadigics' complete family of small cell wireless infrastructure power amplifiers is manufactured using its advanced InGaP HBT MMIC technology, providing state-of-the-art stability, temperature stability, and robustness.

Key Information and Highlights of Anadigix AWB7223 PA:
• World-class performance
o High output power of +27 dBm
o Excellent linearity of -50 dBc ACPR @ +/- 5 MHz (WCDMA)
o Achieved a class-leading Power Added Efficiency (PAE) of 15% at rated output power
o Supports WCDMA, HSPA, and LTE
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