November
14, 2012 Product Announcement
Contact: Irma Swain Sr. Manager, Communications RFMD 336-931-6653
iswain@rfmd.com
Munich,
Germany, November 14, 2012 – RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq:RFMD), a global leader in the design and manufacture
of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced the availability
of the
RFFM6903
front end module (FEM). RFMD's highly-integrated
RFFM6903
FEM meets or exceeds the system requirements for AMI/AMR smart meter applications operating in the 868 MHz–960 MHz
frequency band. The FEM supports multiple applications, including Smart Energy/advanced metering infrastructure (AMI),
portable battery-powered equipment, and general 868/915 MHz ISM band systems.
The
feature-rich
RFFM6903
integrates a +30.5 dBm power amplifier (PA) with a Tx harmonic output filter in the transmit path, a Tx path
bypass mode with harmonic filter, and a low-noise amplifier (LNA) with bypass mode in the receive path and is packaged
in a 6mm x 6mm x 1mm laminate package. The RFMD®
RFFM6903
also includes a low insertion loss, high isolation, single-pole three-throw (SP3T) switch and separate Rx/Tx 50 ohm
ports that simplify matching and provide input and output signals for both the Tx and Rx paths. In the receive path,
the Rx chain provides 16 dB of typical gain with only 5 mA of current and an excellent noise figure of 1.7 dB.
Rohan Houlden, general manager of RFMD's Wireless Connectivity business unit, said, "The
RFFM6903
is ideal for advanced metering systems requiring high efficiency and minimum output power of 1 Watt. The high level
of integration and industry-leading form factor minimize the footprint and reduce the number of discrete components
and manufacturing assembly costs. The fully-integrated front end module design approach shortens customer design time
and accelerates time-to-market, while delivering industry leading product performance." RFMD is showcasing a broad
portfolio of industry-leading RF components at the Electronica 2012 trade show in Munich, Germany, November 13-16,
Stand #A4.134. Datasheets can be obtained via RFMD's website at www.rfmd.com
or by contacting RFMD at 336-664-1233.
Availability
The
RFFM6903
is available for sampling and mass production.
About RFMD RF
Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq GS: RFMD) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency
components and compound semiconductor technologies. RFMD’s products enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity
and support advanced functionality in the cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN),
CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies
and RF systems expertise and is a preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises and communications
equipment providers.
Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO 14001-certified manufacturer
with worldwide engineering, design, sales and service facilities. RFMD is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market
under the symbol RFMD. For more information, please visit RFMD's web site at
www.rfmd.com.
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