Freescale Introduces Ultra-Efficient, High-Power LDMOS RF Transistor for Digital/Analog TV Broadcast Amplifiers.AUSTIN, Texas -- Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. is an American semiconductor manufacturer. It was created by the divestiture of the Semiconductor Products Sector of Motorola in 2004. Freescale focuses their integrated circuit products on the automotive, embedded and communications markets. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FSL FSL - Formal Semantics Language. A language for compiler writing. ["A Formal Semantics for Computer Languages and its Application in a Compiler-Compiler", J.A. Feldman, CACM 9(1) (Jan 1966)]. [Sammet 1969, p. 641]. ) (NYSE:FSL.B) Low thermal resistance technology enhances heat dissipation Noun 1. heat dissipation - dissipation of heat chilling, cooling, temperature reduction - the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature , improves transistor reliability and reduces cooling costs Faced with rising energy prices, the broadcast industry seeks innovative ways to cut power and operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. . Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) is addressing this market need with a highly efficient RF power transistor designed to reduce transmitter power consumption and operating costs for digital and analog television broadcast applications. Freescale's MRF MRF Markov Random Field MRF Material Recovery Facility MRF Materials Recycling Facility MRF Motorcycle Riders Foundation MRF Medium Range Forecast (weather forecasting model) MRF Movement for Rights and Freedoms 6P3300H transistor leverages the company's sixth-generation, high-voltage (HV6) laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor See MOS. (electronics) Metal Oxide Semiconductor - (MOS) The three materials used to form a gate in the most common kind of Field Effect Transistor - a MOSFET. (LDMOS LDMOS Laterally Diffused Metal Oxide Semiconductor LDMOS Lateral DMOS LDMOS Lightly-Doped Drain Metal-Oxide Semiconductor LDMOS Lateral Diffusion Mosfet ) technology. The LDMOS device delivers outstanding RF performance while enhancing the operating efficiency and reliability of power amplifiers and transmitters. Freescale pioneered the development of RF power transistors in LDMOS technology and offers an extensive RF transistor portfolio for wireless and broadcast infrastructure applications. Due to its high output power, the 300 W MRF6P3300H device allows power amplifier manufacturers to reduce system-level costs because fewer RF transistors are needed to achieve a given power target. Fewer transistors enable more compact power amplifier designs, lower heat dissipation and a reduction in cooling requirements. By using smaller, highly efficient MRF6P3300H based power amplifiers, broadcasters can reduce their long-term operating costs. According to a Freescale analysis of a typical 5-kW digital television base station, a power amplifier with multiple MRF6P3300H devices can help reduce annual operating costs by up to $5,200. This estimated savings is based on the Freescale device's exceptional operating efficiency and low thermal resistance, which reduces cooling costs. "We designed the MRF6P3300H to be the most efficient RF power transistor in the broadcast marketplace," said Gavin Woods, general manager of Freescale's RF Division. "The exceptional operating efficiency of the MRF6P3300H gives power amplifier and transmitter manufacturers a competitive advantage. It can also enable TV broadcasters to realize considerable savings in operating expenses over the life of the equipment." The MRF6P3300H device features Freescale's exclusive Low Rth packaging technology for superior heat transmission within power amplifier and transmitter applications. This packaging technology is engineered to dissipate heat through a specially-designed, low-thermal-resistance flange flange (flanj) a projecting border or edge; in dentistry, that part of the denture base which extends from around the embedded teeth to the border of the denture. flange n. 1. that accelerates the flow of heat away from the device to a heat sink or other cooling system. Efficient heat dissipation allows the transistor to operate at lower temperatures, which greatly increases reliability and operating life. The MRF6P3300H uses an industry-standard case outline that provides a simple, drop-in replacement for existing mechanical outlines. With this approach, RF amplifier manufacturers can standardize their high-density board designs, save board real estate and reduce system-level costs. Accommodating larger, non-standard case sizes requires board redesign or retooling, which adds to the cost and mechanical complexity of power amplifiers. The MRF6P3300H RF transistor accommodates both digital and analog broadcast standards in the 470 to 860 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. range, using a 32 V power source common in TV transmitters. The MRF6P3300H delivers 57.5 percent efficiency and 19 dB power gain when operating at 860 MHz and at 300 W CW. The MRF6P3300H is the newest and highest power member of Freescale's family of RF power transistors for the ultra-high frequency (UHF (Ultra High Frequency) The range of electromagnetic frequencies from 300 MHz to 3 GHz. In the U.S., analog television has used UHF channels 52 to 69 in the 700 MHz band. ) broadcast market. The other six family members include: --MRF373AL - 75 W, unmatched driver --MRF373ALS Als (äls), Ger. Alsen, island, 121 sq mi (313 sq km), Sønderjylland co., S Denmark, in the Lille Bælt, separated from the mainland by the narrow Alensund. - 75 W, unmatched driver --MRF374A - 130 W, unmatched --MRF372 - 180 W, input matched --MRF377 - 240 W, input /output matched --MRF377H - 240 W, input /output matched low Rth Pricing and Availability The MRF6P3300H RF transistor is sampling now, and production is planned for late Q2. For pricing information, please contact Freescale Semiconductor or your local Freescale sales representative. About Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. Freescale became a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. in July 2004 after more than 50 years as part of Motorola, Inc. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale, a member of the S&P 500(R), is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies, with 2004 sales of $5.7 billion (US). www.freescale.com Freescale Technology Forum Learn more about this inaugural forum, June 20-23, Orlando, Fla., featuring visionary keynote speeches, in-depth technical presentations and technology demonstrations from Freescale and leading hardware, software and tools providers. www.freescale.com/ftf Freescale(TM) and the Freescale logo are trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. 2005. |
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