Date: 07/01/2010

5 GHz WLAN power Amp from Anadigics for WiFi and WHDI applications

The new AWL9555 WLAN power amplifier from RF/wireless IC chip vendor ANADIGICS offers improved linearity and output power over the full 5 GHz band. The applications this IC is targeted at are streaming HD quality video on air to link home entertainment HD video systems such LCD TVs with other computer and portable wireless devices such as netbooks/smartbooks mobile phones through WiFi routers.

"Consumer demand for wireless connectivity everywhere is increasing, and now the trend is turning toward high data rate connectivity throughout the home for high performance video gaming, access to high-definition video, and even high speed Internet access in the yard," stated Glenn Eswein, director of product marketing for ANADIGICS. "Groups such as the WHDITM consortium are a driving force behind the integration of wireless connectivity into home entertainment systems, and ANADIGICS has leveraged its RF power amplifier expertise to develop a device that enables OEMs to meet the high expectations of today's multimedia-savvy consumer."

WHDI (Wireless Home Digital Interface) is an emerging application that support from leading OEMs including Samsung, LG Electronics, Hitachi and Sharp. With the proliferation of WHDI, manufacturers of cable boxes and home gateway devices can use the AWL9555 power amplifier to provide the range and signal quality needed to deliver wireless HD video to televisions throughout the home.

The key features of the AWL9555 are,

4.9 to 5.85 GHz operation
2.5% dynamic EVM at +19 dBm output power
175 mA supply current at +19 dBm output power
29 dB of linear power gain
3.3V supply
Integrated power detector with 20 dB dynamic range
50 Ohm internally matched RF ports
RoHS compliant

Package: Low profile 3.0 mm x 3.0 mm x 0.55 mm leadless package

Price: Each $1.57 for 10k pieces
Availability: Now

For more details visit www.anadigics.com