Anadigics Intros AWT6168 Quad-Band Power Amplifier

Anadigics Inc. (Warren, NJ) announced the expansion of its GSM product portfolio with the introduction of a new power amplifier (PA) module that supports the 2.5G Enhanced Data for Global Evolution (EDGE) standard. The AWT6168 quad-band PA supports the open-loop polar EDGE modulation radio architecture, which offers a low-cost solution for dual-mode GSM/EDGE handsets.

The small 7 mm x 7 mm AWT6168 GSM/GPRS/EDGE PAs deliver GSM-mode efficiency of 55% in the GSM850/GSM900 bands and 50% in the DCS/PCS bands. The PA modules support GMSK and 8-PSK modulation modes with dual-band, tri-band and quad-band support for any combination of the GSM850, GSM900, DCS and PCS bands. The EDGE PAs include an integrated power control scheme for use in the GSM mode that facilitates fast and easy power calibration in production. The new PA modules feature InGaP HBT technology, which provides performance, reliability and manufacturing yield.

The AWT6168 is priced at $5.45 in quantities of 1,000 units. Samples are available.