Transmit modules target emerging market handsets
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RF Micro Devices has announced that ZTE has selected two of its dual band transmit modules to support ZTE's S305 GSM handset.
The ZTE S305 is a dual band (GSM 900/1800MHz or 850/1900MHz) mobile handset designed for emerging markets.
The RF7166 and RF7167 are part of RFMD's RF71xx family of dual band and quad band transmit modules, the company's first platform of products featuring RFMD's die shrink technology.
According to RFMD, each product in the range is designed to meet the front end requirements of emerging market handsets, including reduced solution size, improved efficiency and robust ESD protection. The RF71xx transmit modules are pin to pin compatible across the product range, enabling users to produce dual band, tri-band or quad-band GPRS or EDGE handsets from a single handset platform. RFMD claims that this is an industry first.
Eric Creviston, president of RFMD's cellular products group, said: "We are very pleased to support ZTE and the ramp of their compelling S305 handset. RFMD's scale and world class supply chain allow us to deliver unsurpassed value to customers as they ramp high volume products in a very competitive marketplace."
