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“CAP Wireless initially developed its Spatium amplifier platform using gallium arsenide-based (GaAs) MMICs. GaN-based products from TriQuint can elevate Spatium to new levels of efficiency, power density, frequency coverage and output power.”
CAP Wireless’ Spatium products are currently being sold and designed into several U.S. and international defense and commercial programs. TriQuint will focus Spatium technology development as a solution for high efficiency power applications in commercial and defence markets, including electronic warfare (EW), communications and radar. TriQuint’s reliable supply of high performance MMICs, combined with its volume manufacturing expertise will benefit immediate and long-term customer requirements for Spatium-based and conventional amplifier products.
TriQuint is continuing operation of CAP Wireless product sales and contracts while it develops new devices based on Spatium technology using TriQuint GaN and GaAs MMIC amplifiers.
Samsung Selects Anadigics for Galaxy Mega
Anadigics provide the wireless connectivity in the new Galaxy Mega
Anadigics Inc. has announced that the Company’s AWT6751 and AWT6755 dual-band ProEficient-Plus WCDMA power amplifiers (PAs) enable wireless connectivity in the new Galaxy Mega by Samsung Electronics. This phablet features either an expansive 6.3 or 5.8-inch display blending the functionality and form factor of both a smartphone and tablet. The Galaxy Mega offers up to a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor, 8 megapixel camera, and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system.
“The selection of Anadigics’ AWT6751 and AWT6755 power amplifiers for the Galaxy Mega demonstrates the tremendous strength of our relationship with Samsung, and the compelling advantages enabled by ProEficient-Plus technology,” said Jerry Miller, senior vice president of Cellular Products at ANADIGICS. “Our dual-band ProEficient-Plus solutions not only help to extend battery life in power-hungry, large-screen mobile devices, but also deliver space-saving integration to provide greater design flexibility. We are extremely pleased to work closely with Samsung and look forward to powering the next- generation of feature-rich smartphones, phablets and tablets.”
Anadigics ‘ dual-band ProEficient-Plus solutions utilize the Company’s exclusive InGaP-Plus technology and patented design architectures to deliver exceptional performance and integration. These power amplifiers deliver industry-leading efficiency in low-power mode for greater talk time and high- power mode for longer data application use. This level of performance, combined with exceptionally low quiescent currents without the use of a DC/DC converter, maximizes battery life in 3G mobile devices. ProEficient-Plus power amplifiers are also compatible with average power tracking (APT) to further increase efficiency and reduce current consumption at medium and low operating powers. The complete family of dual-band ProEficient-Plus solutions are
offered in compact 3 mm x 4 mm x 0.9 mm packages and feature internal voltage regulation to save valuable PCB space.
ANADIGICS Dual-Band ProEficient-Plus Family Key Facts and Highlights:
•Industry-leading efficiency across all power levels and exceptionally low quiescent current to maximize battery life, including longer talk time and data use
•Two independent amplification chains to provide industry- leading performance for each band
•Compact 3 mm x 4 mm x 0.9 mm package with internal voltage regulation and integrated DC blocks on the RF ports to reduce PCB space requirements
•Best-in-class linearity to maintain stable, high-throughput 3G connections
•RF matching optimized for output power, efficiency, and linearity in a 50-Ohm system
TriQuint half yearly incomes nose dive
On a positive note, the company’s quarterly results were mainly an improvement over the same quarter last year
TriQuint Semiconductor, an RF solutions supplier and technology innovator, has announced its financial results for the quarter ending June 29th, 2013.
GAAP results for Q2 2013
Revenue for the second quarter of 2013 was $190.1 million, up 7 percent from the second quarter of 2012 and up 3 percent sequentially. Revenue grew in all three markets from the second quarter of 2012. For example, the mobile devices market revenue grew 5 percent over the same period a year ago.
Cash and investments decreased by $51.8 million to $89.3 million in the quarter due primarily to the share buyback and planned growth in inventory. The company repurchased 7.7 million shares for $51.1 million and also the company doubled BAW capacity compared to last year’s levels.
Gross margin for the second quarter of 2013 was 29.8 percent, up sequentially from 21.0 percent due to the absence of a now resolved Q1 quality issue, higher revenue, higher factory utilisation and better yields. Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2013 were $73.1 million, consistent with the previous quarter.
August/September 2013
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