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ANADIGICS` New 5 GHz WLAN Power Amplifier
Increases Range and Throughput for WiFi and WHDI
Applications - 5 Jan, 2010
ANADIGICS, Inc. today announced a new unlicensed spectrum around the world.
5 GHz wireless local area network (WLAN) The AWL9555 provides high linearity and WHDI (Wireless Home Digital Interface) is
power amplifier (PA) -– the AWL9555 — high output power over the full 5 GHz band, an emerging application that has strong
developed to increase both range and data enabling OEMs to deliver high-quality video support from leading OEMs including
throughput for demanding, high data rate and high speed data wirelessly over a Samsung, LGE, Hitachi and Sharp. With
applications. The AWL9555 is ideally suited greater distance. the proliferation of WHDI, manufacturers of
for applications including the wireless cable boxes and home gateway devices can
transmission of HD video between “Consumer demand for wireless use the AWL9555 power amplifier to
residential gateway devices and televisions, connectivity everywhere is increasing, and provide the range and signal quality needed
routers offering 802.11a/n WiFi connectivity, now the trend is turning toward high data to deliver wireless HD video to televisions
and portable devices such as notebook rate connectivity throughout the home for throughout the home. As a result,
PCs, netbooks and handsets that offer dual- high performance video gaming, access to consumers can enjoy crystal-clear streaming
band WLAN connectivity. high-definition video, and even high speed video without the need for unsightly cables.
Internet access in the yard,” stated Glenn
Enhanced multimedia applications such as Eswein, director of product marketing for The AWL9555 is a highly integrated, RF-
streaming HD video require high data rates ANADIGICS. “Groups such as the matched device that reduces overall
and robust signals, a combination that WHDITM consortium are a driving force component count and is easy to design into
increases the demand for spectral behind the integration of wireless new equipment platforms. Its low profile
bandwidth. connectivity into home entertainment 3.0 x 3.0 x 0.55 mm package makes the
systems, and ANADIGICS has leveraged its AWL9555 a good choice for size-
ANADIGICS’ AWL9555 power amplifier RF power amplifier expertise to develop a constrained mobile applications such as
enables Original Equipment Manufacturers device that enables OEMs to meet the high handsets which, according to ABI
(OEMs) to take advantage of the broad expectations of today’s multimedia-savvy Research, are forecasted to drive strong
bandwidth available in the 5 GHz consumer.” growth in the WiFi market.
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