Date: 29/10/2009

1GHz hybrid line amplifiers from Anadigics leverage CATV tech for additional channel spectrum

Anadigics has launched a new family of 1GHz hybrid line amplifiers that leverage the CATV amplifier technology edge to deliver the additional channel spectrum required by multiple systems operators (MSOs) looking to upgrade infrastructure to support high throughput applications, such as high definition video, VOD, and high data rate internet.

The new 1GHz hybrid line amplifiers offer high linearity, less return loss, and high tolerance to electro static discharge (ESD) making them suitable for outdoor operation.

Ray Aubert, Sr. Product Marketing Manager for ANADIGICS, reports, "Our new 1 GHz line amplifiers provide MSOs with valuable added spectrum. With today's compression technology, some MSO's are maxing out their spectrum as they add more standard and HD channels to their lineup. And as new bandwidth intensive, high data rate technologies, such as DOCSIS 3.0, gain momentum, spectrum expansion to 1GHz will become more prevalent."

Doug Johnson, VP of CATV Products, ANADIGICS, Inc., reports, "20 million line amplifiers shipped clearly demonstrates that ANADIGICS' has a commanding, competitive edge in line amplifier technology. We have leveraged our vast experience in GaAs MESFET processes to deliver industry-leading performance. To assure field ruggedness, our parts have been tested to ESD levels which far exceed any other hybrid available today."

Product Specs Highlights:
The ACA2784 is a 1GHz power doubler that delivers 21.5dB gain and +58dBmV per channel linear output power.
The ACA2782 is a 1GHz power doubler that delivers 21.5dB gain and +55dBmV per channel linear output power.
The ACA2764 is a 1GHz push-pull amplifier that delivers 21.5dB gain and +40dBmV per channel linear output power.
The ACA2786 is a 1GHz power doubler that delivers 25dB gain and +58dBmV per channel linear output power.

Package: SOT115J package

For more details visit www.anadigics.com

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