ANADIGICS, Inc. has announced that the Company’s AWL9281 front-end integrated circuit (FEIC) is enabling WiFi connectivity in the Ascend P6S smartphone by Huawei. The new Ascend P6S, a speed enhanced version of the ultra-slim Ascend P6, leverages ANADIGICS’ wireless solutions and features a 4.7-inch display, 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 8 megapixel camera, and Android® 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system.
ANADIGICS’ family of WiFi FEICs leverages the Company’s patented InGaP-Plus™ technology and uniquely designed architectures to combine a high performance power amplifier (PA), low-noise amplifier (LNA) with bypass option, and RF switch on a single die. This level of integration greatly improves manufacturability and reliability, while reducing PCB space requirements. The AWL9281 FEIC provides outstanding error vector magnitude (EVM) and noise figure performance, enabling ultra-high data throughput. ANADIGICS’ AWL9281 also delivers exceptionally low current consumption, significantly extending battery-life in mobile applications.
Key Facts about ANADIGICS WiFi Front End IC Family:
• Integrated PA, LNA with bypass option, and SP3T Tx/Rx switch with Bluetooth to simplify RF design and reduce time-to-market
• Ultra-low EVM in the toughest modulation formats, enabling extremely high transmission data rates
• High power efficiency for improved thermal characteristics to support MIMO applications
• Compact 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm x 0.4 mm QFN package with a high-accuracy, integrated power detector, and RF ports internally matched to 50 Ohms to reduce PCB space requirements
See Product Specifications for AWL9281
