December 1, 2011 – ANADIGICS, Inc. (Korea Representative: Kyung-Min Kim), a global leader in radio frequency (RF) solutions, today expanded its mobile 4G power amplifier (PA) product family. The new AWM6268 WiMAX/LTE power amplifier delivers world-class linearity and integration similar to ANADIGICS’ existing WiMAX solutions, while increasing output power to achieve enhanced range and throughput in the 2.5 GHz to 2.7 GHz frequency band. This device also provides excellent linearity and output power for LTE applications. ANADIGICS’ 4G power amplifiers are optimized for broadband wireless devices requiring high data rates, such as smartphones, laptop PCs, netbooks, data cards, and Wi-Fi hotspots.

Glenn Eswein, Director of Broadband RF Product Marketing at Anadigics, stated, “As LTE technology continues to grow, mobile broadband system operators worldwide are accelerating the deployment and expansion of WiMAX networks, providing new WiMAX devices to support the rapidly increasing demands for wireless data.” He added, “Anadigics maintains its undisputed leadership in WiMAX RF performance by providing power amplifiers that deliver wide range, high throughput, and maximized battery life. This performance excellence is evidenced by the shipment volume of our existing WiMAX PA products and the design award for the new AWM6268 power amplifier.”

Joe Cozzarelli, Senior Director of Broadband RF Products at Anadigics, stated, "The expansion of Anadigics' 4G power amplifier family demonstrates our commitment to innovation and product excellence." He added, "As 4G applications evolve, the direct impact of PA performance on network performance and user experience will become increasingly evident. The new AWM6268 power amplifier can further expand the range of these applications by delivering enhanced linear output power and efficiency."

In WiMAX applications, the AWM6268 PA delivers best-in-class linearity and a high power added efficiency of 25% at +26 dBm output power, maintaining excellent battery life in high-demand and data-intensive usage environments. For LTE, the PA provides high linearity and a power added efficiency of 33% at +28 dBm output power. The AWM6268 uses size, pinout, and control compatible with the previous AWT6264 PA. Anadigics' entire 4G PA product family is manufactured with its advanced InGaP HBT MMIC technology, providing the highest reliability, temperature stability, and durability.

Key Features of Anadigix AWM6268 4G WiMAX/LTE PA:
• Industry-leading performance
o 2.5% EVM and 25% power added efficiency at +26 dBm WiMAX output power
o Complies with WiMAX Spectrum Emissions Mask limits at +26 dBm output power
o 33% power added efficiency at +28 dBm LTE output power
o Meets UTRA adjacent channel power limit at +28 dBm output
o Extended battery life with low leakage current
• High level of integration
o 4 mm x 4 mm x 1 mm package, size and pin compatible with other products in the product family
o Attenuator integration
o Integration of RF input/output impedance matching circuits

Anadazix WiMAX Power Amplifier Product Family Key Specifications:
Part Number Frequency Band Output Power Efficiency Gain
AWT6264
2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz +25 dBm 24% 32 dB
AWM6268
2.5 GHz to 2.7 GHz +26 dBm 25% 31 dB
AWT6283
3.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz +25 dBm 22% 31 dB

Samples of Anadigics WiMAX power amplifiers are currently available.