RFMD targets WiFi markets
RF Micro Devices has announced two new 5GHz high band WiFi front end modules (FEMs) with integrated power amplifiers.
According to the rf and semiconductor specialist, the RF5506 and RF5516 deliver 'industry leading' high power and high linearity and are optimised for the smartphone and tablet markets. The anticipated growth in tablet devices is forecast to support 5GHz FEM adoption, as mobile WiFi chipsets for tablets increasingly adopt dual band functionality.
In response to this demand, RFMD's FEMs are highly integrated and available in small package sizes. Bob Van Buskirk, president of RFMD's Multi-Market Products Group (MPG), said: "Because carrier requirements continue to demand higher power levels, this is placing an even greater focus on product performance and increasing the reliance on RFMD's core technology and product development capabilities."
