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“For a number of years we have relied on outstanding RF solutions from TriQuint,” said Zhaoxiang Zeng, ZTE Vice General Manager, Material Supply & Logistics Division. “Our collaboration allows us to deliver high-end smartphone experiences to the masses.” ZTE has named TriQuint its “Best Global Partner” the past four years.
RFCM2680 Features
45 to 1003MHz GaAs/GaN Power Doubler Module 61dBmV Rated Power High Current Mode: 450mA at 24VDC Low Current Mode: 350mA at 24VDC Min. Gain: 22.5dB at 1GHz Saves ≈ 50% PCBA Area versus SOT115J (with external baluns) 182 mm² versus 362 mm²²
Applications CATV Optical nodes
CATV Line amplifiers
The RFCM2680 is in volume production now. Pricing begins at $15.43 each for 10,000 pieces.
TriQuint modules support ZTE’s Skate and Blade smartphones
The firm’s indium gallium phosphide HBT technology is used in the 3G/4G chipsets which also use TriQuint’s patented CuFlip technology. This flip chip interconnect technique uses copper ‘bumps’ to replace wire bonds.
TriQuint Semiconductor has announced that ZTE has chosen to include its power amplifier modules in the award-winning ZTE Blade and the new ZTE Skate, two standout offerings in ZTE’s global line of smartphones. TriQuint’s radio frequency solutions offer superior RF performance, compact packaging
TriQuint product using CuFlip technology (6mm x 6mm)
The ZTE Skate is expected to build on the success of the ZTE Blade smartphone, which has been the company’s flagship product. The Blade was one of the first smartphones priced below € 100 when it launched in the European market in Q4 2010. In Europe, ZTE’s Blade was awarded Best Value smartphone by Smartphone Essential magazine, Best Buy by the U.K’s Sunday Times, and Editor’s Choice by the Geek edition of PC World.
After launching in China this past April, Blade won awards for best market performance and best Chinese-made 3G phone. Built on the success of its Blade model, and an important step forward for ZTE’s entry into the middle-to-high end smartphone market, ZTE announced the new “Skate” with Android 2.3. After September launches in Brazil, Spain and Hong Kong, the global rollout of the
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The ZTE Blade and ZTE Skate feature TriQuint’s TQM7M5012H and TQM7M5022 modules, respectively. Both products are part of TriQuint’s RF front-end line of discrete power amplifier modules. TriQuint’s success in 3G/4G chipsets is due in a large part to its CuFlip technology, a strategic differentiator, which the company says enables superior RF performance, design flexibility, faster manufacturing and lower costs.
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