1998-09-29 , S/IC-2026/43

Low noise figures enhance system performance beyond current specs

Extending its family of leading RF products which provide low-cost solutions for wireless equipment, Philips Semiconductors today announced the  SA631, a new 1 GHz low-voltage and low-noise front-end IC. The SA631 combines a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) and mixer for high-performance, low-power communication systems, such as 800-1000 MHz analog and digital cellular phones.

The SA631 is a fully integrated chip, providing increased stability and internal temperature and voltage compensation - reducing the need for external components.

"The SA631 enables wireless equipment manufacturers to meet today's market demand for low-cost end products that don't compromise on performance," said Per Rosdahl, product marketing manager, Philips Semiconductors. "Designed in our state-of-the-art QUBiC BiCMOS process, the SA631 compares favourably with GaAs-based front-ends performance, but lowers the cost and simplifies design."

Other members of Philips Semiconductors' front-end family include: the SA611, which provides increased linearity, and the  SA621 for integrated VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator).

The SA631 is available now for below US$ 1.00 in quantities over 100K in a SSOP20 package. For sales information, please call +1-800-234-7381.

Philips Semiconductors, a division of Royal Philips Electronics, headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, is the ninth largest semiconductor supplier in the world and the third largest supplier of discretes in the world. Philips Semiconductors' innovations in digital audio, video, and mobile technology position the company as a leader in the consumer, multimedia and wireless communications markets. Sales offices are located in all major markets around the world and are supported by systems labs.