SiGe Semiconductor Delivers Optimized RF Front-End System Solution that Reduces Size, Cost of Wi-Fi® Systems

SiGe Semiconductor Delivers Optimized RF Front-End System Solution that Reduces Size, Cost of Wi-Fi® Systems

SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the SE2559L, an RF front-end module designed to improve integration and reduce cost of Wi-Fi® systems compliant to the 802.11b/g specification. The new RF front-end is based on a highly integrated architecture that is about 60 percent smaller than competitive products.

System-level integration reduces cost by 15% and board area requirements by 60%

The SE2559L is the latest addition to SiGe’s RangeCharger™ product line, and is based on a proven, award-winning architecture. The device features all the functionality required between the output of the transceiver and the antenna in a compact 4 x 5 mm QFN package. This is about 60 percent smaller than similar modules and about 85 percent smaller than discrete solutions. The SE2559L eliminates external requirements for matching and reference voltages, thereby reducing system cost, and simplifying design, test and manufacture.