Avago Technologies Unveils Industry Leading Third Generation FBAR Quintplexer

Number of FBAR-based Filters Sold to Reach One Billion in 2008

ATLANTA, MTT-S IMS 2008,  June 17, 2008

Avago Technologies today announced its next-generation quintplexer for mobile handset applications.  The company is a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. Leveraging the company’s innovative film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) technology, the miniature ACFM-7103 quintplexer provides unprecedented PCS insertion loss for best in class power consumption and receiver sensitivity. In addition, this quintplexer can be used in single and dual antenna applications, offering a new level of design flexibility.  Avago’s new ACFM-7103 targets CDMA mobile handsets, datacards, and fixed terminal applications, such as femtocells.

Avago’s ACFM-7103 dramatically raises the performance bar for multiplexers. With an improved typical PCS Tx insertion loss of 1.9 dB (3.1 dB max), ACFM-7103 significantly reduces power consumption by 50-70 mA resulting in longer talk time and battery life. A reduction in typical PCS Rx insertion loss to 2.5 dB (3.6 dB max) also increases receiver sensitivity by 1 dB over previous generations.  Additionally, a 1.0 dB typical (1.7 dB max) GPS insertion loss results in excellent receiver sensitivity for wireless devices in the GPS chain.

The ACFM-7103 quintplexer integrates two duplexers, one filter, one triplexer and several other components, depending on the RF application. Thirty percent smaller than its predecessor, the ACFM-7103 is housed in a miniature 4.0 x 7.0 x 1.2 mm package.  Compared to discrete solutions, ACFM-7103 reduces PCB space by over 50% and provides better performance due to its highly integrated architecture.  The pin-out of the ACFM-7103 is ideally matched to the latest Qualcomm QSC CDMA chipsets resulting in the shortest design time and minimized line routing. Unique, dual antenna support in the ACFM-7103 enables multi-function mobile devices to provide better performance for applications such as GPS, where a dedicated antenna is desired.

“With nearly one billion FBAR-based filters shipped worldwide, clearly we’re listening and providing the technical innovations that the market wants,” said James Wilson, senior director of marketing for Avago Technologies’ wireless semiconductor division. “New products, such as the FBAR-based ACFM-7103, are designed to simplify RF design and optimize the performance of key applications for the mobile industry.”

More information on the ACFM-7103 will be showcased at the 2008 MTT-S International Microwave Symposium in booth number 1257 taking place the week of June 15-20 at the George World Congress Center located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Pricing and Availability

The ACFM-7103 is currently sampling and will be generally available in August 2008.  Pricing begins at $3.00 in 10,000 quantities.  Products are available through Avago’s direct sales channel and through its worldwide distribution partners.

About Avago Technologies

Avago Technologies is a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. By leveraging its core competencies in III-V compound and silicon semiconductor design and processing, the company provides an extensive range of analog, mixed signal and optoelectronics components and subsystems to more than 40,000 customers. Backed by strong customer service support, the company's products serve four diverse end markets: industrial and automotive, wired infrastructure, wireless communications, and computer peripherals. Avago has a global employee presence and heritage of technical innovation dating back 40 years to its Hewlett-Packard roots. Information about Avago is available on the Web at www.avagotech.com.

###

Avago, Avago Technologies, and the A logo are trademarks of Avago Technologies in the United States and other countries.

Press Contact
Alice Borda
alain.dangerfield@avagotech.com
Telephone: + 1 408 435 6385