RFMD Introduces Complementary Cellular Components for 3G Multimode Handsets
RF Micro Devices has introduced a portfolio of complementary cellular components designed to address the increasing complexity of cellular front-ends in multimode 3G handsets.
Demand for Complementary Components Expanding Rapidly as Multi-Region UMTS Handsets Proliferate
The portfolio of complementary components, which initially includes cellular switches, DC to DC converters and low noise amplifiers (LNAs), increases RFMD's opportunity in handsets beyond transceivers and power amplifier-based front-end solutions, where RFMD is the industry leader. The total addressable market for complementary cellular components in 3G multimode handsets (including standalone switches, DC to DC converters, LNAs, duplexers and other non-PA based components) is expected to exceed $1 billion in 2010.
The increasing complexity of cellular front-ends in multiband, multimode 3G handsets is driving customer requirements for platform flexibility and energy conservation in 3G handset designs. RFMD's newly introduced high-linearity, ultra-compact LNAs and low-loss, high-linearity switches facilitate platform flexibility by easing the implementation of additional bands for multi-region support. Additionally, RFMD's innovative low-noise DC to DC converters extend battery life and reduce thermal dissipation in 3G multimode handsets by efficiently reducing the power supply voltage delivered to the power amplifier and thus reducing total dissipated power of the system.
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