Avago Technologies Introduces the Industry`s First GPS Front-End Modules that Integrates an FBAR Pre-Filter with a Low Noise Amplifier

New GPS Front-End Module Targets Designers of Low-Power Handset and Personal
Navigation Device Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif. & SINGAPORE--(Business Wire)--
Avago Technologies (Nasdaq:AVGO), a leading supplier of analog interface
components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today
introduced the industry`s first highly integrated miniature GPS front-end
modules that combine a film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) filter with a
high-gain, low noise amplifier (LNA) that offers superior performance levels.
Avago`s ALM-1912 integrates a LNA and a high-rejection pre-filter in a miniature
compact package to provide a complete and compact high-performance GPS radio
frequency (RF) front-end module that can help to simplify the design of a wide
range of GPS handset applications.

Avago`s ALM-1912 is designed for use in mobile handsets, personal navigation
devices (PND) and other GPS-enabled applications. This GPS front-end module is
housed in a miniature 2.9 by 2.0 by 1.0 mm MCOB package to minimize the amount
of printed circuit board space required and is ideal for use in space
constrained applications. The integration of FBAR pre-filtering in the ALM-1912
enables the module to provide exceptional rejection at Cell, PCS, and
WiFi/Bluetooth frequencies. Additionally, this GPS front-end module effectively
leverages Avago`s 0.25 µm GaAs enhancement-mode pHEMT process to deliver a 1.62
dB noise figure, 19.3 dB gain, and +1.5 dBm input third order intercept point
(IIP3) and more than 50 dBc of out of band rejection at typical operating
conditions of 2.7V and 6 mA.

Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS) and other location-based GPS services require a high
level of receiver sensitivity. Avago`s ALM-1912 delivers a very low noise figure
and high linearity which helps to significantly improve the sensitivity of GPS
handset applications. A CMOS-compatible shutdown pin is included for turning the
LNA on/off or for current adjustment. The integrated pre-filter utilizes Avago`s
leading-edge proprietary FBAR filtering technologies to provide exceptional
rejection at Cell/PCS-band, and WiFi/Bluetooth frequencies making it an ideal
solution to help enhance the performance of GPS receivers for S-GPS operation in
handsets and other mobile devices.

The ALM-1912 has a built-in shunt inductor at the RF input pin to enhance ESD
production, which allows the device to survive more than 3kV of Human Body Model
(HBM) ESD charge at the RF input pin. By integrating a GPS LNA with pre- and
post high-rejection FBAR filters, the high-performance ALM-1912 simplifies and
shortens the RF design process, reduces component count, and provides excellent
RF performance levels that are critical in GPS applications.

Features

* Very low noise figure: 1.62 dB typical
* FBAR pre-filters provide exceptional Cell/PCS/WLAN-band rejection to enhance
handset performance
* Low external component count
* Fully-matched at RF input and RF output
* Shutdown current: < 1 uA
* CMOS compatible shutdown pin
* ESD: > 3kV at RFin pin
* Adjustable bias current via single external resistor/voltage
* Built-in shunt inductor enhances ESD protection
* Advanced GaAs E-pHEMT and FBAR technology
* Halogen free
* Pb-Free and RoHS compliant

Pricing and Availability

Avago`s ALM-1912 high rejection GPS high-gain LNA is priced at $1.31 each in
10,000 piece quantities. Samples and production quantities are available now
through Avago`s direct sales channel and worldwide distribution partners.

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 approximately 40,000 end customers.
Backed by strong customer service support, the company's products serve four
diverse end markets: wireless communications, wired infrastructure, industrial
and automotive electronics, and consumer and computing 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

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Avago Technologies
EDITORIAL CONTACT:
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alain.dangerfield@avagotech.com

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