New InGaP HBT Gain Block Amplifiers from Anadigics

Anadigics has added to its family of gain block amplifiers for wireless infrastructure systems with the launch of four new high performance devices at the 2003 IEEE International Microwave Symposium in Philadelphia, PA. The new gain block amplifiers utilize the Company's InGaP HBT technology to deliver low distortion and high linearity for cellular base stations across a wide range of applications including the W-CDMA, CDMA, TDMA, GSM, PCS, MMDS, and UMTS standards.

All four products, the AGB3302, AGB3303, AGB3306 and the AGB3307, typically operate from a single 8 Volt supply while consuming between 0.25 and 0.6 watts of power, depending on the device, to address various applications that require different levels of linearity. At 850 MHz, typical output third- order intercept (OIP3) values range from +27 dBm to +42 dBm, and power gain varies between 12 dB and 21 dB, from product to product. Housed in small, thermally efficient SOT-89 surface mount packages, the devices operate across a 250-3000 MHz range and require no external matching components for insertion into a 50-Ohm system.

"This is the first time we have leveraged our InGaP HBT manufacturing expertise to develop gain blocks, and we will continue to expand our portfolio with this new breed of products," reports Ron Michels, Vice President of Broadband Products at Anadigics, Inc. "Our commitment to InGaP HBT has enabled Anadigics to reach new highs in terms of product performance and reliability, and our new products will support the growing number of wireless communications systems that support multiple carriers and employ complex modulation schemes. The development of this product line demonstrates Anadigics' commitment to meet the changing needs of wireless providers by delivering timely, innovative solutions of the highest quality."

Posted to the site on 11th June 2003