SiGe Semiconductor Samples the Industry's Highest Performance, Lowest Cost RF Front-End for Dual-Mode 802.11b/g WLAN Systems
RF front-end reduces size by 50%, providing an ideal solution for embedded Wi-Fi(R) applications
OTTAWA, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- SiGe Semiconductor today announced sample availability of the industry's highest performance, most cost effective RF front-end for dual-mode 802.11b/g WLAN systems. The SE2526A features industry- leading data throughput and transmission range, while providing a fully tested, RF front-end solution priced at less than $2.00 each in volume quantities.
The SE2526A RF front-end integrates a high-performance power amplifier, power detector, transmit/receive switch, diversity switch and filtering into a compact chip-scale device that is fully matched to 50 Ohms. The SE2526A replaces up to 40 components typically required for the RF front-end, and is supplied in a laminate package measuring 5.5 x 7.0 x 1.4mm. This form factor is 50 percent smaller than competitive module solutions, making the SE2526A ideal for Wi-Fi(R) systems including access points, PCMCIA cards, PC cards, PDAs and cellular phones. In further support of embedded, portable applications, the SE2526A consumes just 160mA in 802.11g mode, operating from a single 3.0-3.6V supply.
Based on SiGe Semiconductor's proven high-performance 802.11b/g power amplifier, the SE2526A delivers power output of +16dBm while achieving an Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) of less than three percent operating in 802.11g mode. In 802.11b mode, the SE2526A delivers +20dBm output power with an Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR) of less than -35dBc. The industry-leading EVM, ACPR and harmonic performance ensures high data throughput and longer range while operating in 54Mb/s 802.11g mode.
"Through collaboration with partners and customers implementing our existing power amplifiers, we've gained significant expertise solving the RF front-end design challenges associated with matching, tolerance and component placement," said Bill Cuming, vice president product marketing, SiGe Semiconductor. "Channeling this expertise to deliver complete front-ends allows us to take the risk out of RF design for our customers, thereby simplifying manufacture and improving yields. Using the SE2526A, customers can effectively integrate 802.11b/g capability, allowing fast time-to-market for next-generation products."
The 802.11g specification is expected to emerge as the preferred wireless technology for high data rate access in hotspot, home, enterprise and SOHO environments. Able to support data rates up to 54Mb/s in the 2.4GHz frequency band, the technology provides five times the speed of 802.11b networks, while maintaining backward compatibility with the large installed base. SiGe's roadmap includes power amplifiers and RF front-ends that meet all of the requirements of multi-mode, multi-band products supporting 802.11a/b/g systems.
Price and availability
The SE2526A RF front-end is sampling to lead customers now, with general sample availability in Q3 2003. The front-end is priced at less than US $2.00 each in quantities of 1 million units.
About SiGe Semiconductor
SiGe Semiconductor is a leading global supplier of front-end solutions for next-generation wireless, cable telephony and high-speed optical systems. Drawing on the unique advantages of silicon germanium technology, the company designs and delivers integrated circuits and chip-scale modules with unparalleled performance and power efficiency. SiGe Semiconductor's components can be found in BluetoothTM-enabled portable devices, GPS and telematics systems, IEEE 802.11a/b/g WLANs, 2G, 2.5G and 3G cellular handsets, cordless telephones, cable telephony equipment, and 2.5G and 10G optical network interfaces. For more information, please visit
http://www.sige.com.
Notes
RangeCharger is a trademark owned by SiGe Semiconductor. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to SiGe Semiconductor. Wi-Fi(R) is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Source: SiGe Semiconductor
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