Showing posts with label ANADIGICS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ANADIGICS. Show all posts

Friday, May 30, 2008

Technology: ANADIGICS supports LG Electronics` professional level camera phone

Warren, N.J., (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) today announced that it began shipping production volumes of its ANADIGICS AWT6277 WCDMA power amplifier (PA) modules to LG Electronics for use in the new LG Viewty (LG-KU990), a 5.0 mega pixel professional level camera phone currently available in the UK.

The LG Viewty raises the bar for camera phones, with features including 5.0 mega pixel resolution, auto and manual focus, image stabilization and a handwriting editing function. The video camera on this candy bar form handset can also take video at up to 120 frames per second. With just one click, users can upload a recorded video directly to Google's YouTube and share it with the world. The 3.0 inch full touch screen enables users to enjoy high quality DivX video files in wide screen format.

"We are very pleased that LG Electronics has chosen our AWT6277 PA module for their cutting-edge LG Viewty 3G camera phone," said Dr. Bami Bastani, President & CEO of ANADIGICS. "Our technologically advanced compact dual-band WCDMA power amplifier offers an industry-leading combination of high performance, small footprint, and low profile, making it possible for this mobile device to do much more than make a phone call."

Specifically designed to meet the needs of feature rich mobile handsets, the AWT6277 HELP(TM) WCDMA PA includes ANADIGICS' HELP(TM) technology which reduces WCDMA average power consumption by 50%. Combined with low leakage current in shutdown mode, the AWT6277 PA delivers longer battery life and additional talk-time-two key metrics for mobile handset designers.

The self-contained 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.1 mm surface-mount PA incorporates matching networks optimized for output power, efficiency, and linearity in a 50 ohm system, which reduces device footprint and the need for external components, making it extremely well suited for super-thin designs. AWT6277 HELP(TM) PA is enabled by ANADIGICS' advanced patented InGaP-Plus(TM) HBT technology, which combines InGaP HBT & pHEMT devices on the same die and delivers state-of-the-art performance, reliability, temperature stability, and ruggedness.

The ANADIGICS AWT6277 PA is available now. For additional information, contact ANADIGICS by phone (908) 668-5000 or FAX (908) 668-5132 or visit the Company's Web site at http:/www.anadigics.com/products/handsets_datacards cdma_power_amplifiers/awt6 277 (Due to the length of the URL, please copy and paste into browser to view.)

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD - News) is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing broadband wireless and wireline communications markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award-winning products include power amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers, and other components, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated radio frequency and front end modules.

For more information, visit www.anadigics.com

Safe Harbor Statement

Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains projections and other forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These projections and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives, estimates or goals are forward-looking statements. No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that these projections will be achieved and actual results and developments could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors. Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such projections and forward-looking statements include those factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and those discussed elsewhere herein.

SOURCE: ANADIGICS, Inc.
CONTACT: Media Relations,
Charlotte Chiang,
+1-908-668-5000, or
cchiang@anadigics.com, or
Corporate Contact,
Jennifer Palella,
+1-908-668-5000, or
jpalella@anadigics.com, or
Investor Relations,
Thomas Shields,
+1-908-412-5995, or
tshields@anadigics.com,
all of ANADIGICS, Inc.
Web site: http://www.anadigics.com
(ANAD)

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Technology: ANADIGICS` new high-power CATV amplifier facilitates migration

Warren, New Jersey, (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - ACA2420 Combines High Output Power and Low Distortion ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD), today launched the ACA2420 power doubler line amplifier, a high output power device designed to ensure optimal video and data delivery in deep fiber HFC architectures and other cable TV deployments that minimize the use of cascaded system amplifiers.

"Cable operators are improving the customer experience with a migration to deep fiber node scenarios, whereby the number of subscribers on each node is reduced, thus increasing the available bandwidth for high definition TV, interactive gaming, and video-on-demand," reports Ron Michels, Senior Vice President and General Manager of ANADIGICS' Broadband Business.

"The ACA2420 combines high output power with low distortion to meet the stringent demands of next generation 1GHz fiber-deep nodes and system amplifiers."

ANADIGICS' new power doubler line amplifier supports high output power levels (+58dBmV/ch.) up to 1 GHz, providing a higher quality signal over longer distances, compared to amplifiers with lower output power handling capabilities. Exceptional signal integrity is assured by the ACA2420's high crash point, which allows the device to maintain low carrier-to-intermodulation noise (CIN), composite triple beat (CTB), and composite second order (CSO) distortion.

Available in a 16-pin surface mount package, the ACA2420 consists of two parallel amplifiers with low distortion and low noise figure that are optimized for use in a balanced configuration. The device provides 21.5dB of RF gain and a superior gain flatness of +/- 0.2dB, operating from a single 24VDC power supply.

ANADIGICS' new ACA2420 is available now at a price of $24.28 in quantities of 1,000 units.

For product specifics, visit: www.anadigics.com For product pricing or sampling, visit: www.anadigics.com/worldwide_sales or contact ANADIGICS at +1.908.668.5000 (Phone) or +1.908.668.5132 (FAX).

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing broadband wireless and wireline communications markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award-winning products include power amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers, and other components, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated radio frequency and front end modules.

For more information, visit www.anadigics.com Safe Harbor Statement Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains projections and other forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).

These projections and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives, estimates or goals are forward-looking
statements.

No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that these projections will be achieved and actual results and developments could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors.

Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such projections and forward-looking statements include those factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and those discussed elsewhere herein.

SOURCE: ANADIGICS, Inc.
CONTACT: Media: Charlotte Chiang, +1-908-668-5000,
cchiang@anadigics.com,
or Corporate: Jennifer Palella, +1-908-668-5000,
jpalella@anadigics.com,
or Investors: Thomas Shields, +1-908-412-5995,
tshields@anadigics.com,
all of ANADIGICS, Inc.
Web site: http://www.anadigics.com

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Technology: ANADIGICS powers LG Electronis latest multimedia mobile handset

ANADIGICS continues to stand behind LG Electronics, powering phone giant's latest multimedia mobile handset

Warren, New Jersey (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Company's Dual-Band Power Amplifier Extends Battery Life and Enhances Functionality for LG Voyager, Latest Touch Screen Multimedia Phone With QWERTY Keyboard

ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) today announced that it is shipping production volumes of ANADIGICS' AWT6321 dual-band power amplifier (PA) for use in LG Electronics' new Voyager, a touch screen multimedia phone, currently available through Verizon Wireless.

ANADIGICS' EV-DO HELP2(TM) PA made it possible for LG to design a contemporary styled, more power efficient phone that is capable of providing consumers with longer talk and multimedia playback times, as well as the enhanced multimedia and data services that they have come to expect.

The first handset with both interactive 2.8-inch touch screen and a QWERTY keyboard with widely-spaced keys for easy messaging, LG's Voyager provides V CAST Mobile TV and full HTML Internet browsing. The phone features a music player, dual speakers for stereo sound, an internal screen, Bluetooth(R) connectivity and a 2.0-mega pixel camera/camcorder.

"ANADIGICS is proud of its long tradition of supplying LG Electronics with our best-of-breed technology for their state-of-the art wireless communication devices," said Dr. Bami Bastani, President and CEO ANADIGICS. "By utilizing our EV-DO HELP2(TM) module in their latest multimedia handsets, LG has once again demonstrated their faith in the strength and quality of ANADIGICS' products and technology as well as our role as valued partner with key players in the wireless industry such as LG."

Through selectable bias modes, the AWT6321 achieves optimal efficiency across different output power levels, specifically at low- and mid-range power levels where the PA typically operates, thereby dramatically increasing handset talk-time and standby-time. Its built-in voltage regulator eliminates the need for external switches. The 3 mm x 5 mm x 1 mm surface mount package incorporates matching networks optimized for output power, efficiency and linearity in a 50 ohm system.

The AWT6321 is manufactured on an advanced InGaP HBT MMIC technology offering state-of-the-art reliability, temperature stability, and ruggedness.

This device is part of ANADIGICS' 2nd generation of High-Efficiency-at-Low-Power (HELP(TM)) family of CDMA power amplifiers, which deliver low quiescent currents and significantly greater efficiency without a costly external DAC or DC-DC converter.

The ANADIGICS AWT6321 PA is available now. For additional information, contact ANADIGICS by phone 908.668.5000 or FAX
908.668.5132 or visit the Company's website at: www.anadigics.com/products/handsets_datacardscdma_power_amplifiers/awt6321.

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing broadband wireless and wireline communications markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award-winning products include power amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers, and other components, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated radio frequency and front end modules.
For more information, visit www.anadigics.com.

Safe Harbor Statement Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains projections and other forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These projections and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives, estimates or goals are forward-looking statements. No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that these projections will be achieved and actual results and developments could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors.

Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such projections and forward-looking statements include those factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and those discussed elsewhere herein.

SOURCE: ANADIGICS, Inc.
CONTACT: Media Relations, Charlotte Chiang, +1-908-668-5000, cchiang@anadigics.com,
or Corporate Contact, Jennifer Palella, +1-908-668-5000, jpalella@anadigics.com,
or Investor Relations, Thomas Shields, +1-908-412-5995, tshields@anadigics.com,
all of ANADIGICS, Inc.
Web site: http://www.anadigics.com

Friday, May 02, 2008

Technology: Anadigics announces 3G power amplifier designed to deliver

Anadigics announces 3G power amplifier designed to deliver power performance required by EGSM platforms throughout Europe
New AWT6224 Dual-Band HELP3 PA Enables UMTS Performance in 900MHz Bands Worldwide; Features Significantly Reduce Current Consumption and Increase Talk Time

Warren, New Jersey (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) today announced its new AWT6224 dual-band HELP3(TM) power amplifier (PA) module designed specifically for use in 3G dual-band handsets for EGSM network deployments worldwide, especially Europe.

The latest member of ANADIGICS' rapidly growing family of WCDMA Power Amplifiers, the new AWT6224 PA is a dual-band module that supports both IMT (UMTS2100) and EGSM (UMTS900) band operations. The AWT6224 is designed to meet requirements for WCDMA and HSPA operation with Qualcomm's latest chipsets. It incorporates the company's proprietary HELP3(TM) technology, which reduces average current consumption by 75 per cent and provides up to 25 per cent increased talk time in 3G handsets.
The PA also includes a built-in voltage regulator and CMOS-compatible logic controls.

"Our new AWT6224 PA delivers the 3G HSPA performance required by two European bands in a single 3 x 5mm package explained Ali Khatibzadeh, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and General Manager of Wireless Products, ANADIGICS, Inc. "Its smaller size reduces the RF board area required for multi-band phone designs utilizing Qualcomm's latest generation chip-sets."

The AWT6224 also reduces current consumption using ANADIGICS' HELP3(TM) technology without the use of an external DC-DC converter, thus reducing the number of external components required for an efficient design. Like the AWT6281, the AWT6224 incorporates ANADIGICS' proprietary InGaP-Plus(TM) technology for state-of-the-art reliability, temperature stability and ruggedness. The module is manufactured using a material set consistent with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

Priced at $3.07 each/1,000 unit quantities, ANADIGICS' new AWT6224 dual-band HELP3(TM) PA is sampling now, with volume production scheduled for the end of Q2 2008.

For product specifics, view the AWT6224 Data Sheet at www.anadigics.com/products/handsets_datacardswcdma_power_amplifiers/awt6224.

For product pricing or sampling, visit: www.anadigics.com worldwide_sales or contact ANADIGICS at +1.908.668.5000 (Phone) or +1.908.668.5132 (FAX).

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing broadband wireless and wireline communications markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award-winning products include power amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers, and other components, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated radio frequency and front end modules. For more information, visit www.anadigics.com.

Safe Harbor Statement Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains projections and other forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These projections and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or words of similar import.

Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives, estimates or goals are forward-looking statements.
No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that these projections will be achieved and actual results and developments could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors. Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such projections and forward-looking statements include those factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, and those discussed elsewhere herein.

SOURCE ANADIGICS, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Charlotte Chiang, +1-908-668-5000, cchiang@anadigics.com,
or Corporate, Jennifer Palella, +1-908-668-5000, jpalella@anadigics.com,
or Investors, Thomas Shields, +1-908-412-5995, tshields@anadigics.com,
both of ANADIGICS, Inc.
Web site: http://www.anadigics.com

COPYRIGHT © 2008

Thursday, April 03, 2008

ANADIGICS announces new power amplifier for AWS and KPCS CDMA

New AWT6309 PA Delivers the Efficiency, Linearity and Footprint Required for AWS and KPCS CDMA/EVDO Wireless Handsets


Warren, New Jersey, (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD), today announced its new AWT6309 linear power amplifier (PA) designed specifically for use in CDMA wireless handsets and data devices that operate in 1.7GHz bands. The new PA is designed to be compatible with Qualcomm CDMA2000(TM) and EVDO(TM) chipsets.

The newest member of ANADIGICS family of HELP2(TM) CDMA Power Amplifiers, the AWT6309 reduces average current consumption as much as 50 per cent, compared to conventional two-stage amplifiers.

The new amplifier's power saving feature is the result of ANADIGICS' proprietary designs and unique InGaP-Plus(TM) technology. This state-of-the-art semiconductor process integrates switches and amplifier components onto the same die thus enabling creative new architectures and solutions for product designers and engineers. Measuring 3.0mm x 3.0mm with a height of 1.0mm, the AWT6309 enables designers to create ultra slim and compact products.

In addition, the new PA also integrates an internal voltage regulator that eliminates the need for external voltage regulators.

"Our company continues to expand its portfolio of compact, high efficiency PA products to meet the increasing demand for advanced 3G wireless communications worldwide," said Ali Khatibzadeh, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and General Manager of Wireless Products, ANADIGICS, Inc. "With the introduction of the AWT6309 power amplifier, ANADIGICS is prepared for the expansion of CDMA services in the AWS band here in the U.S. and in the KPCS band in Korea."

Specific features of ANADIGICS' new AWT6309 include:
-- High Efficiency:
-- 41 per cent @ +28 dBm output
-- 22 per cent @ +17 dBm output
-- Low Quiescent Current: 14mA
-- Low Leakage Current in Shutdown Mode: <1>

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing broadband wireless and wireline communications markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award-winning products include power amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers, and other components, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated radio frequency and front end modules.

For more information, visit www.anadigics.com Safe Harbor Statement Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains projections and other forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).

These projections and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or words of similar import.

Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives, estimates or goals are forward-looking statements. No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that these projections will be achieved and actual results and developments could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors.

Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such projections and forward-looking statements include those factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

SOURCE: ANADIGICS, Inc.
CONTACT: Media Relations, Charlotte Chiang, +1-908-668-5000,
cchiang@anadigics.com,
or Corporate Contact, Jennifer Palella, +1-908-668-5000,
jpalella@anadigics.com,
or Investor Relations, Thomas Shields, +1-908-412-5995,
tshields@anadigics.com,
all of ANADIGICS, Inc.
Web site: http://www.anadigics.com

COPYRIGHT © 2008 - ANTARANEWS

Thursday, February 21, 2008

ANADIGICS announces 3G polar EDGE power amplifier

New AWT6155 Quad-Band Polar EDGE Power Amplifier Delivers Full Power Output in Polar EDGE Mode with a Smaller Footprint


Barcelona, and Warren, New Jersey, (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the broadband wireless and wireline communications markets, today announced its new AWT6155 quad-band polar EDGE power amplifier (PA) module for 3G wireless handsets and equipment.

ANADIGICS made the announcement this morning at the Mobile World Congress 2008 which is being held February 11-14 at the Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (ANADIGICS: Hall 2, Stand C19).

Designed to meet requirements for GSM and EDGE mode operation with Qualcomm's WCDMA and HSPA chipsets, ANADIGICS' new 3rd generation quad-band polar EDGE PA delivers full power output in a smaller package. The 5 x 5mm package, half the size of current generation EDGE PA modules, includes separate amplifier chains, one to support GSM850/900 bands, the other for DCS/PCS bands, which are both optimized for greater efficiency, power, and linearity in GMSK and 8PSK modulation. The PA includes an internal reference voltage and integrated power control scheme for simplified GMSK operation.

"The AWT6155 is half the size of current generation 7 x 7mm EDGE PA modules," said Joe DeMoura, ANADIGICS EDGE Product Line Manager.

"That reduces RF board area in dual-, tri- and quad-band designs based on the latest generation of Qualcomm transceivers. The smaller package includes features that our customers expect in a high-performance EDGE PA -- separate amplifier chains for GSM850/900 and for DCS/PCS bands and optimized performance in both GMSK and 8PSK modes. The AWT6155 also has an internal reference voltage and integrated power control scheme for simplified GMSK operation, which makes production calibration faster and easier and reduces the number of external components required."

The AWT6155 incorporates ANADIGICS' proprietary InGaP-Plus(TM) technology for state-of-the-art reliability, temperature stability and ruggedness. It is manufactured using a material set consistent with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

"ANADIGICS is committed to working with our customers -- design engineers at the world's top wireless equipment makers -- to achieve their goals faster and easier," said Ali Khatibzadeh, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and General Manager of Wireless Products at ANADIGICS.

"To this end, we designed the AWT6155 to deliver the highest quality power output, linearity and overall performance in the smallest form factor that is available and to enable our customers to pack more features into smaller, slimmer handsets based on Qualcomm's industry-leading 3G smart phones and embedded modules."

Product sampling of the AWT6155 amplifier is scheduled for the end of Q1 2008.

For additional product information, pricing or samples, contact your local ANADIGICS representative. Visit www.anadigics.com/worldwide_sales to locate a sales representative or distributor in your area; or contact ANADIGICS at +1.908.668.5000 (phone) or +1.908.668.5132 (FAX).

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD - News) is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing broadband wireless and wireline communications markets. The Company's products include power amplifiers, tuner integrated circuits, active splitters, line amplifiers, and other components, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated radio frequency and front end modules.

Safe Harbor Statement Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains projections and other forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These projections and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or words of similar import.

Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives, estimates or goals are forward-looking statements. No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that these projections will be achieved and actual results and developments could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors. Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such projections and forward-looking statements include those factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the U.S.

Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

SOURCE ANADIGICS, Inc.
CONTACT: Media - Steven M. Plavny, +1-770-235-5918,
splavny@anadigics.com;
or Corporate, Jennifer Palella, +1-908-668-5000,
jpalella@anadigics.com;
or Investors - Thomas Shields, +1-908-412-5995,
tshields@anadigics.com, all of ANADIGICS, Inc.
Web site: http://www.anadigics.com
http://www.anadigics.com/worldwide_sales
http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/homepage.htm

COPYRIGHT © 2008 - ANTARANEWS

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

ANADIGICS expands WiMAX portfolio with new RF power amplifier

Designed for WiMAX and WiBro Applications, New AWM6422 Amplifier Delivers Exceptional Linearity and Efficiency at High Levels of Output Power


Barcelona, Spain, and Warren, New Jersey, (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the broadband wireless and wireline communications markets, today announced its new AWM6422 Power Amplifier at the Mobile World Congress 2008, Barcelona, Spain.

By offering the AWM6422, which operates in the 2.3-2.4 GHz frequency band allocated for broadband mobile wireless services, ANADIGICS expands its portfolio of leading edge products for WiMAX and WiBro (Korea) systems. The new AWM6422 is already being integrated into USB Adaptors manufactured for a major Korean telecom company.

A variation of ANADIGICS' widely accepted AWM6423, which was introduced last year, the new AWM6422 Power Amplifier (PA) is a high performance device with exceptional linearity and efficiency at high levels of output power.

Designed for WiMAX and WiBro applications in the 2.3-2.4 GHz band, the AWM6422 supports the IEEE 802.16e-2005 wireless standard as well as the IEEE 802.16d-2004 and the ETSI EN 301-021 standards. Optimized for use in mobile devices, the AWM6422 requires a nominal +3.3 V supply, but also provides enhanced RF performance when used with supply voltages as high as +4.2V.

"With today's announcement of our new AWM6422, ANADIGICS continues its leadership in providing state-of-the-art PA technology for wireless product and system design engineers worldwide," said Ron Michels, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Broadband Products, ANADIGICS, Inc.

"Our growing portfolio of WiMAX power amplifiers provides the high linearity, advanced functional integration and superior power efficiency required to support the high performance requirements of today's rapidly emerging broadband systems."

In addition to using ANADIGICS' patented, industry-leading InGaP-Plus(TM) Technology, the new AWM6422 Power Amplifier features:
-- Greater than 30 dB of RF Gain
-- Low EVM contribution at high output power levels:
- 2.5 per cent EVM at +22 dBm (+3.3 V Supply)
- 4 per cent EVM at +23.5 dBm (+3.3 V Supply)
- 2.5 per cent EVM at +23.5 dBm (+4.2 V Supply)
- 4 per cent EVM at +25 dBm (+4.2 V Supply)
-- Integrated 25 dB Attenuator
-- Integrated Output Power Detector
-- 50 ohm Matched RF Ports for Reduced External Component Count
-- RoHS Compliant 4.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 1.4 mm Surface Mount Package.

ANADIGICS' new AWM6422 2.3-2.4 GHz WiMAX/WiBro amplifier is sampling now with volume production scheduled for the end of Q1 2008. For a detailed product data sheet on the AWM6422, visit: www.anadigics.com/products/wlan_wimax wimax_802_16_power_amplifiers/awm6422

For information, pricing or samples of any ANADIGICS WiMAX and WiBro power amplifier, contact your local ANADIGICS sales representative or distributor.

Visit www.anadigics.com/worldwide_sales or contact ANADIGICS at +1.908.668.5000 (phone) or +1.908.668.5132 (FAX).

About ANADIGICS, Inc.

ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing wireless handset and broadband communication markets. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Warren, NJ, the company's award-winning products include power amplifiers for wireless handsets, WLAN and WiMAX; CATV tuner integrated circuits, active splitters and CATV infrastructure line amplifier ICs, which can be sold individually or packaged as integrated RF and front end modules. For more information, visit: www.anadigics.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains projections and other forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These projections and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives, estimates or goals are forward-looking statements.

No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that these projections will be achieved and actual results and developments could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors.

Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such projections and forward-looking statements include those factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

SOURCE: ANADIGICS, Inc.
CONTACT: Media - Steven M. Plavny, +1-770-235-5918,
splavny@anadigics.com; Corporate - Jennifer Palella,
+1-908-668-5000, jpalella@anadigics.com; Investors - Thomas
Shields, +1-908-412-5995, tshields@anadigics.com; all of ANADIGICS, Inc.
Web site: http://www.anadigics.com
http://www.anadigics.com/worldwide_sales

COPYRIGHT © 2008