ANADIGICS delivers 3.5 GHz full band power amplifier for growing mobile WiMAX market

WARREN, USA: Responding to growing global demand for mobile WiMAX services, ANADIGICS Inc. has 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.

“With the introduction of the AWT6283R, we’re expanding our product portfolio in the fast-growing WiMAX space to deliver the most efficient, high-performance components that ultimately improve the end-user experience,” said Joe Cozzarelli, director, Broadband RF Product Line for ANADIGICS. “The AWT6283R complements our existing line of WiMAX devices and offers the linearity, reliability, temperature stability and ruggedness that our customers demand.”