February 3, 2010 -- Anadigics, Inc. today introduced a new, feature-rich power amplifier (PA), the AWT6283R, designed to significantly boost the performance and efficiency of WiMAX transceivers. The AWT6283R is the industry's first PA to deliver high linear output power, exceptional efficiency, and consistent RF performance over the full 3.3 to 3.8 GHz WiMAX frequency band. Ideal for mobile applications, the AWT6283R includes a step attenuator, a power detector and a reference voltage regulator in a small, easy-to-use package which simplifies design and saves board space.

The WiMAX market continues to gain momentum, with mobile devices all but displacing fixed-point equipment in new deployments. Commercial WiMAX networks, trial networks, and networks in development are increasing monthly. According to In-Stat, new devices drive the market, with USB dongles and mobile PCs embedding WiMAX capability available today, and WiMAX-enabled cellular handsets just around the corner.

Key Facts and Highlights:

• The AWT6283R is optimized for operation over a 500 MHz bandwidth, ensuring exceptional linearity and efficiency, and consistent RF performance, across the entire 3.5 GHz WiMAX frequency band.
• Industry analysts also expect steady growth in WiMAX handset sales over the next five years, particularly in emerging markets such as South America, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia where the majority of deployments are already taking place.
• WiMAX is complementary to LTE and provides a true mobile Internet solution. WiMAX chipset technology has moved beyond multiple chips to single chip solutions integrating the baseband functionality with the RF radio.
• The AWT6283R is the first 3.5 GHz device which incorporates an impedance match on both the input and output RF ports, a reference voltage regulator, a power detector and a step attenuator.
• The built-in reference voltage regulator eliminates the need for an external precision reference voltage; the built-in attenuator allows the device to be used with any OEM's chipset.

Additional product features include:

• +25 dBm linear output power
• 21% power efficiency at +25 dBm output power
• Low quiescent current to increase transmit time and overall efficiency
• Low leakage current in shutdown mode to increase standby time and battery life
• Low profile 4 x 4 x 1 mm miniature surface mount package for space-constrained applications
• RoHS Compliant Package (MSL-3, 260 degrees Celsius)
• Advanced InGaP HBT MMIC technology

Go to the Anadigics, Inc. website for product details.