Analog Devices Demonstrates Broad Portfolio of Radio Frequency ICs at 2004 International Microwave MTT-S and RFIC Symposium.

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2004 International Microwave Symposium

Booth #847

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2004

Host of Demonstrations and New Products on Display at Booth #847

2004 International Microwave Symposium--Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, will present the newest members of its extensive portfolio of radio frequency (RF) IC solutions for communications applications at the annual International Microwave MTT-S and RFIC Symposium taking place in Fort Worth, Texas, from June 8-10, 2004.

Visitors to Analog Devices' booth # 847 will learn more about the following new products, just announced:

Transceiver and Transmitters ICs

Analog Devices' new ADF7012/7020/7025 transceiver ICs and transmitter IC offer a complete low-power radio system solution on a single chip, enabling customers to bring product solutions to market faster and with reduced BOM (bill of material) cost. The ADF7012 is a (VHF/UHF) transmitter IC with 50MHz to 1GHz frequency operation, allowing multiple-frequency plans to be implemented for transmit applications such as RF remote controls, remote keyless entry and wireless sensor applications. The ADF7020 and ADF7025 ISM band transceiver ICs operate at 433 to 928MHz and, together with just a few external components, offer a complete transceiver solution suited to wireless video and audio for alarm, sensor and security systems, automatic meter reading, and remote transducer applications. (See June 7 press release: Analog Devices Introduces Transceiver and Transmitter ICs for Low-Rate Wireless Connectivity Markets.)

PLL Synthesizers

Analog Devices' ADF4007/4154 PLL synthesizers deliver industry-leading performance for the upconversion and downconversion of RF signals. The ADF4007 is a fixed-frequency, low-noise Integer-N PLL/Divider that delivers the industry's highest frequency of operation at 7.5 GHz. Its very high bandwidth means that frequency doublers can be eliminated in many high frequency systems, simplifying system architecture and reducing cost. The ADF4007 is designed for cellular base stations and satellite radio link applications. The ADF4154 is a Fractional-N PLL and offers the best phase noise performance of -106dBc/Hz under GSM1800 conditions. This allows greater design flexibility in meeting the overall system noise targets. The ADF4154 comes with a fast locking feature that improves frequency and phase settling times and a programmable modulus that can accommodate multiple system reference frequencies. The ADF4154 is ideal for cellular base stations, private mobile radio and instrumentation applications. (See June 7 press release: Analog Devices Expands PLL Synthesizer Family.)

PLL Software Design Tool

ADIsimPLL(TM) version 2.5 is the most comprehensive design and evaluation software tool available today for phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit design. The ADIsimPLL software tool removes time-consuming iterations from the design process, increasing accuracy and speeding designs to market. This easy-to-use tool is offered as a free download from ADI's website. (See June 7 press release: Analog Devices Releases Next-Generation Circuit Simulation and Evaluation Tool for Phase-Locked Loop Design.)

Two-Channel Vector Multiplier

Analog Devices is introducing the industry's first two-channel vector multiplier for gain and phase control applications. The two-channel ADL5390 vector multiplier can replace as many as six discrete components previously required for gain and phase control in wireless infrastructure equipment. The ADL5390 is particularly suited for last-mile broadband connections like LMDS (local multipoint distribution service) WLL (wireless local loop) and cellular infrastructure equipment for GSM, W-CDMA and CDMA2000. (See June 8 new product alert: Industry's First Broadband, Two-Channel Vector Multiplier Spans IF And RF Input Ranges)

Visitors to the booth will also experience demonstrations of the following products:

GSM/GPRS Reference Design

ADI's Nova Wireless Engine, a reference design for the development of GSM/GPRS wireless devices. The Nova Wireless Engine greatly simplifies the design of mobile devices by providing manufacturers with a complete and flexible platform that includes all of the components -- both the hardware and software-- necessary for the design of next-generation wireless products such as high-end camera phones, camcorder phones, multimedia phones, and video phones. The Nova Wireless Engine features ADI's award-winning SoftFone(R) baseband processor, Othello(R) direct conversion radio, and X-PA(TM) power amplifier.

RF Detector

The AD8318 is the industry's first logarithmic RF detector to accurately measure the power of radio signals from 1 MHz to 8 GHz, exceeding the previous maximum of 2.5 GHz. A monolithic semiconductor-based detector, the AD8318 is superior to traditional alternatives because it is more cost-effective than module solutions and more accurate than discrete diode-based detectors. Its unique combination of accuracy and broad dynamic range allows the device to be used in many types of wireless communications infrastructure equipment, including GSM, CDMA, and W-CDMA cellular base stations (which operate up to 2 GHz), W-LAN 802.11 applications (which require 5 GHz), and point-to-point fixed wireless systems (which operate up to 30 GHz).

RF Synthesizer

The AD9956 Agile RF synthesizer is a monolithic solution integrating direct digital synthesis (DDS) with PLL circuitry to enable faster, smarter RF systems. ADI's Agile RF synthesizer offers the lowest cost and lowest power in this class of products. The AD9956 offers increased functionality and reduced costs in systems requiring phase and frequency agility and exceptional resolution at RF frequencies. These systems include fine-tuning LO generation, radar, low-jitter clock generation, and frequency and phase modulation applications. Using less board space and fewer components, the device reduces system cost by up to 20 percent compared to traditional designs using multiple DDS, PLL and clock driver components.

Analog Devices in Radio Frequency ICs

Using a unique combination of design skills, process technologies and system understanding, Analog Devices has a broad portfolio of RF ICs, including complete chipsets and a full range of high-performance RF function blocks. ADI's extensive offerings include: direct digital synthesizers (DDS); phase-locked loop synthesizers (PLLs); detectors and logarithmic amplifiers; X-AMP(R) fixed and variable gain amplifiers (VGAs); TruPwr(TM) RF power detectors; mixers, modulators, and demodulators; integrated IF amplifiers; the Othello family of single-chip transceivers and X-PA(TM) power amplifier modules for cellular terminals.

About Analog Devices, Inc.

Analog Devices, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of precision high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications. ADI is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, and employs approximately 8,700 people worldwide. It has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, Ireland, and the Philippines. Analog Devices' common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and ADI is included in the S&P 500 Index.

SoftFone, Othello, X-AMP are registered trademarks and ADIsimPLL, TruPwr and X-PA are trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners.