Claiming a performance milestone, RF Micro Devices’ PowerSmart power platforms achieve HSPA+ 4G data upload speeds while drawing approximately 15% less current than comparable topologies. Pending qualification tests to evaluate each platform’s front end, transceiver, and baseband, a product family spanning multiple form factors should appear early in March. The platforms feature a unique RF configurable power core that delivers multiband, multi-mode coverage of all cellular communications modulation schemes including GSM/GPRS, EDGE, EDGE Evolution, CDMA, 3G (TD-SCDMA or WCDMA), and 4G (HSPA+, LTE, or WiMAX). The HSPA+ 4G devices deliver maximum data uploads of 22 Mbits/s. Since the core complies with all current and known future 4G data standards, the company foresees PowerSmart-enabled smartphones supporting speeds beyond 22 Mbits/s. For product info, visit estore.rfmd.com/RFMD_Onlinestore/Products/RFMD+Parts/PID-P_RFRD6460.aspx.

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