Avago Technologies Ships Industry's First High Gain GPS Low Noise Amplifier With...

Avago Technologies Ships Industry's First High Gain GPS Low Noise Amplifier With Integrated High Rejection FBAR Filter

Low Noise Figure and High Linearity Delivers Superior GPS
Sensitivity in an Ultra-Compact Size
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Avago Technologies today announced the availability of its
next-generation high-gain GPS low noise amplifier (LNA) with
integrated filter. The company is a leading supplier of analog
interface components for communications, industrial and consumer
applications. Under typical operating conditions of 2.7 V and 6 mA,
Avago's highly integrated ALM-1612 LNA/filter module delivers
exceptional performance levels, including a 0.9 dB noise figure, 18 dB
gain, +2 dBm input third order intercept point and more than 65 dBc of
cell/PCS-band rejection. Designed for the 1.575 GHz frequency band,
the ALM-1612 targets GPS handset, recreational, in-vehicle navigation
and antenna markets.

Packaged in a 3.3 x 2.1 x 1.0 mm miniature MCOB package, the
ALM-1612 is integrated with Avago's industry leading FBAR filter for
superior rejection at cell/PCS band frequencies, which is particularly
critical for simultaneous GPS operation in handsets and other mobile
applications. The ALM-1612 provides a CMOS-compatible shutdown pin to
turn the LNA on/off or to adjust the variable current. A built-in
shunt indicator at the RF input pin of the LNA enhances its ESD
protection. Leveraging the company's innovative 0.25 um
enhancement-mode pHEMT fabrication technology, Avago's ALM-1612 can
also operate at low voltages of 1.8 V and still achieve very low noise
figures and high gain, making it ideal for use in low-power GPS
applications, such as handsets and portable GPS navigation devices.

The full integration of Avago's GPS LNA with its FBAR filter in a
very small package helps to reduce PCB board space and component
count. This enables product designers to create smaller, more compact
GPS products or add more features and functionalities on the device to
support new applications.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing for the ALM-1612 begins at $1.31 in 10,000 piece
quantities. The new amplifiers are available now through Avago's
worldwide distribution partners.

About Avago's Wireless Semiconductor Division

With over three decades of RF and microwave technology design and
production expertise, Avago Technologies is a leading supplier of
semiconductor solutions for today's highly integrated, feature-rich
mobile handhelds, wireless data and infrastructure applications. The
company's innovative enhancement-mode pHEMT, CoolPAM and Film Bulk
Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) technologies have set new benchmarks for
battery life, size and performance of mobile products. Avago's
reliable RF/microwave components target many markets, including mobile
handsets, wireless infrastructure, wireless data (GPS/WLAN/WiMax),
digital TV, VSAT and datalink. More information about Avago's family
of RF products is available at www.avagotechwireless.com.

About Avago Technologies

Avago Technologies is a leading supplier of analog interface
components for communications, industrial and consumer applications.
By leveraging its core competencies in III-V compound and silicon
semiconductor design and processing, the company provides an extensive
range of analog, mixed signal and optoelectronics components and
subsystems to more than 40,000 customers. Backed by strong customer
service support, the company's products serve four diverse end
markets: industrial and automotive, wired infrastructure, wireless
communications, and computer peripherals. Avago has a global employee
presence and heritage of technical innovation dating back 40 years to
its Hewlett-Packard roots. Information about Avago is available on the
Web at www.avagotech.com.

Avago, Avago Technologies, and the A logo are trademarks of Avago
Technologies in the United States and other countries.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Please direct reader inquiries to Avago
Technologies at +1 800 235 0312, or e-mail us at
support@avagotech.com.

Avago Technologies
Alice Borda, +1-408-435-6384
alice.borda@avagotech.com

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