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ANADIGICS' New 5 GHz WLAN Power Amplifier Increases Range and Throughput for WiFi and WHDI(TM) ApplicationsWARREN, NJ, Jan 05, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANAD) today announced a new 5 GHz wireless local area network (WLAN) power amplifier (PA) -- the AWL9555 -- developed to increase both range and data throughput for demanding, high data rate applications. The AWL9555 is ideally suited for applications including the wireless transmission of HD video between residential gateway devices and televisions, routers offering 802.11a/n WiFi connectivity, and portable devices such as notebook PCs, netbooks and handsets that offer dual-band WLAN connectivity. Enhanced multimedia applications such as streaming HD video require high data rates and robust signals, a combination that increases the demand for spectral bandwidth. ANADIGICS' AWL9555 power amplifier enables Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to take advantage of the broad bandwidth available in the 5 GHz unlicensed spectrum around the world. The AWL9555 provides high linearity and high output power over the full 5 GHz band, enabling OEMs to deliver high-quality video and high speed data wirelessly over a greater distance. "Consumer demand for wireless connectivity everywhere is increasing, and now the trend is turning toward high data rate connectivity throughout the home for high performance video gaming, access to high-definition video, and even high speed Internet access in the yard," stated Glenn Eswein, director of product marketing for ANADIGICS. "Groups such as the WHDI(TM) consortium are a driving force behind the integration of wireless connectivity into home entertainment systems, and ANADIGICS has leveraged its RF power amplifier expertise to develop a device that enables OEMs to meet the high expectations of today's multimedia-savvy consumer." WHDI (Wireless Home Digital Interface) is an emerging application that has strong support from leading OEMs including Samsung, LGE, Hitachi and Sharp. With the proliferation of WHDI, manufacturers of cable boxes and home gateway devices can use the AWL9555 power amplifier to provide the range and signal quality needed to deliver wireless HD video to televisions throughout the home. As a result, consumers can enjoy crystal-clear streaming video without the need for unsightly cables. The AWL9555 is a highly integrated, RF-matched device that reduces overall component count and is easy to design into new equipment platforms. Its low profile 3.0 x 3.0 x 0.55 mm package makes the AWL9555 a good choice for size-constrained mobile applications such as handsets which, according to ABI Research, are forecasted to drive strong growth in the WiFi market. Technical specifications: -- 4.9 to 5.85 GHz operation -- 2.5% dynamic EVM at +19 dBm output power -- 175 mA supply current at +19 dBm output power -- 29 dB of linear power gain -- 3.3V supply -- Integrated power detector with 20 dB dynamic range -- 50 ohm internally matched RF ports -- 3.0 mm x 3.0 mm x 0.55 mm leadless package -- RoHS compliant ANADIGICS' AWL9555 is available now at $1.57 each in quantities of ten thousand. For additional product information please visit: www.anadigics.com About ANADIGICS, Inc. ANADIGICS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANAD) is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing broadband wireless and wireline communications markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award-winning products include power amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers, and other components, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated radio frequency and front end modules. For more information, visit www.anadigics.com Safe Harbor Statement Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains projections and other forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These projections and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe," "anticipate," "expect," or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives, estimates or goals are forward-looking statements. No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that these projections will be achieved and actual results and developments could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors. Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such projections and forward-looking statements include those factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and those discussed elsewhere herein. Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1144022 Media Relations Glen Turvey T2 Public Relations Tel: +1 973.954.2723 E-mail: [email protected] Corporate Contact Charlotte Chiang ANADIGICS, Inc. Tel: +1 908.668.5000 E-mail: [email protected] Investor Relations Thomas Shields ANADIGICS, Inc. Tel: +1 908.412.5995 E-mail: [email protected] SOURCE: ANADIGICS mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected] |