18 February 2011

Anadigics’ HELP3E dual-band PAs powering Sierra’s AirPrime MC Series modules

Broadband wireless and wireline communications component maker Anadigics Inc of Warren, NJ, USA says that it is shipping production volumes of its third-generation (High-Efficiency-at-Low-Power (HELP3E) dual-band power amplifiers (PAs) to Sierra Wireless of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, which provides mobile computing and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications products for cellular networks. Sierra Wireless’ AirPrime MC7700 and MC7750 embedded modules are powered by Anadigics’ AWU6615, while the AirPrime MC7710 is enabled by the AWU6618.

“Our AirPrime MC Series embedded modules help our customers take full advantage of new 4G network technologies,” says Dan Schieler, senior VP & general manager, Mobile Computing for Sierra. “With unprecedented throughput, these modules open up new opportunities for mobile computing, multimedia, and HD video applications,” he claims. “The superior performance and reliability of Anadigics’ HELP3E power amplifiers play a critical role in our AirPrime MC series and support our efforts to deliver superior network 3G and 4G connectivity,” Schieler adds.

“The AirPrime MC series unleashes the full potential of mobile devices by leveraging the latest 3G and 4G technologies,” comments Anadigics’ VP of worldwide sales Michael Canonico.

Anadigics says that its HELP3E PAs use the firm’s exclusive InGaP-Plus technology to achieve optimal efficiency across low-range and mid-range output power levels and provide low quiescent currents of 4mA. The compact 3mm x 5mm HELP3E dual-band PAs feature an internal voltage regulator and RF coupler. This level of integration reduces printed circuit board (PCB) space by 25% compared with current-generation dual-band solutions, Anadigics claims.

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