Avago Technologies Introduces PIN Diodes in the Low-Cost, Lead-Free SOD-323 Package; Small Form-Factor Package Reduces Board Space for Small, Feature-Rich Wireless Portable Devices.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Avago Technologies today introduced three high-performance PIN diode chips in the low-cost, RoHS-compliant, lead-free SOD-323 (small outline diode) plastic package. The two-pin SOD-323 package has dimensions of only 1.7 mm x 1.25 mm x 0.95 mm, significantly smaller than the 3 mm x 2.5 mm x 1.1 mm form-factor offered by the three-lead SOT (small outline transistor)-23, and 2 mm x 2.1 mm x 1.1 mm offered by the SOT-323 packages.

The three new products expand Avago Technologies' extensive range of surface-mount PIN diodes in industry-standard packages, including SOT-23, SOT-143, SOT-323 and SOT-363, while offering the same performance characteristics. In the new SOD-323 PIN diode series, the Avago HSMP-389Z is optimized for RF switching applications where low insertion loss, low series resistance at low current, and low capacitance are required. The HSMP-386Z is suitable for low-distortion and low-current switching applications as well as attenuation applications that require low current or power consumption. The HSMP-381Z is optimized for low distortion and high-linearity attenuation. All versions are specified for operation at up to 3 GHz and address wireless infrastructure, CATV, DBS LNB/multiswitch, mobile handset, cordless phone and WLAN applications.

"For today's RF applications that need only a single PIN diode, our customers prefer the smaller, less-expensive SOD-323 package over the SOT-23 and SOT-323," said Steve Saw CY, worldwide product marketing manager for silicon diode/RFIC products in Avago Technologies' Wireless Semiconductor Division. "To meet their needs, we are expanding our product package portfolio, while maintaining the performance characteristics they require for their demanding, next-generation wireless designs."

Performance characteristics of the SOD-323 PIN diodes include:

--The HSMP-389Z features low series resistance (Rs) of 3.8 ohms at 1 mA, 1.8 ohms at 5 mA, 1.5 ohms at 10 mA (typical at 100 MHz); low total capacitance (CT) of 0.20 pF typ. at reverse voltage (VR) of 5 V at 1 MHz; and short carrier lifetime (t) of 200 ns at forward current (IF) of 10 mA and reverse current (IR) of 5 mA.

--The HSMP-386Z features Rs of 15 ohms at 1 mA, 4.5 ohms at 5 mA, 1.5 ohms at10 mA (typ. at 100 MHz); CT of 0.23 pF typ. at 5 V VR and 1 MHz; and t of 500 ns at 50 mA IF and 250 mA IR.

--The HSMP-381Z features Rs of 70 ohms at1 mA, 18 ohms at 5 mA, 7 ohms at 10 mA (typ. at 100 MHz); CT of 0.30 pF typ. at 5 V VR and 1 MHz; and t of 1500 ns at 50 mA IF and 250 mA IR.

For applications requiring two or more PIN diodes, the three-lead SOT-23 or SOT-323, the four-lead SOT-143 or the six-lead SOT-363 are still a preferred choice, since they can contain up to four diodes in a single package, minimizing board space.

U.S. Pricing and Availability

The HSMP-389Z is priced at $0.11 each in 220,000 piece quantities, the HSMP-386Z at $0.14 each in 180,000 piece quantities, and the HSMP-381Z at $0.16 each in 150,000-piece quantities. These devices are available in 100-piece bulk packs and 3000 pieces on 7-inch tape-and-reel. Samples and production quantities are available now from Avago Technologies' direct sales channel and worldwide distribution partners.

About Avago's RF/Microwave Solutions

With three decades of RF and microwave design and manufacturing experience, Avago Technologies helps its customers meet the most demanding technical specifications and pass the most difficult regulatory tests around the world. Avago's RF/microwave components target handset, base station and wireless LAN applications and offer numerous benefits, including small packages, excellent power efficiency and industry-leading performance specifications. More information is available at www.avagotech.com/rf.

About Avago Technologies

Avago Technologies is the world's largest privately held semiconductor company, with 6,500 employees and net revenue of $1.8 billion in fiscal 2005. Avago provides an extensive range of analog, mixed-signal and optoelectronic components and subsystems to more than 40,000 customers worldwide. The company serves three primary product categories comprising optoelectronics, RF/microwave components and enterprise ASICs, and is recognized for providing innovative, high-quality products along with strong customer service and the industry's best on-time delivery. Avago's heritage of technical innovation dates back 40 years to its Agilent/Hewlett-Packard roots. Information about Avago is available on the Web at www.avagotech.com.

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