ANADIGICS Unveils High Performance Fiber-to-the-Home/Fiber-to-the-Premises RF Amplifier

20 October 2005

ANADIGICS, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ANAD), a leading supplier of wireless and broadband solutions, today
introduced the ACA2601 RF amplifier for fiber-to-the-home/fiber-to-the-
premises (FTTH/FTTP) applications. Used in conjunction with a photodiode, the
ACA2601 amplifier provides the fiber-to-coax video transition at the optical
network terminal (ONT). Targeted for use with both analog television and
digital television applications, including video-on-demand (VOD) services, the
new amplifier features low noise and low distortion to maintain exceptional
signal integrity. The ACA2601 utilizes a high-impedance input that simplifies
the interface to the photodiode, thereby reducing the number of external
components.
Over the 50 MHz to 870 MHz operating frequency band with 79 channel
loading, the ACA2601 exhibits typical composite triple beat (CTB) and
composite second order (CSO) distortion levels of -65 dBc, achieving the
excellent linearity required for outstanding picture quality. The ACA2601
features a low equivalent input noise of 4.5 pA/sqrt Hz, which provides
exceptional sensitivity at low input signal levels.
"Fiber-to-the-premises opens a new potential for video, voice, and data
triple-play services over broadband," said Ron Michels, Senior Vice President
and General Manager of Broadband Products at ANADIGICS. "The ACA2601 expands
our successful portfolio of highly differentiated, industry-leading
infrastructure products. The exceptional linearity of this amplifier ensures
optimal video performance for digital and analog TV applications in order to
provide a world-class user experience that fully realizes the potential of
this new content delivery system."
The ACA2601 integrates a low-noise front-end amplifier, 20 dB of voltage-
controlled gain adjustment, and an output amplifier delivering up to +18 dBmV
per channel to provide a complete, space-saving, high-performance solution. To
simplify design and save external board space, the ACA2601 operates from a
single +5 V supply and offers a high-impedance 400 ohm input that eliminates
the need for a matching transformer required by other solutions to interface
to the photodiode. Elimination of external components, such as the transformer
and gain control circuitry, enables smaller, higher density designs and
simplifies procurement by requiring a smaller bill of materials. The new
FTTH/FTTP RF amplifier is offered in a 28 pin QFN surface-mount package that
measures only 5 mm by 5 mm by 1 mm and uses a materials set consistent with
the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.
The ACA2601 is priced at $5.00 in quantities of 10,000 units. Samples are
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.

ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) designs and manufactures radio frequency
integrated circuit (RFIC) solutions for growing broadband and wireless
communications markets. The Company's innovative high frequency RFICs enable
manufacturers of communications equipment to enhance overall system
performance, and reduce manufacturing cost and time to market. By utilizing
state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for its RFICs, ANADIGICS achieves the
high-volume and cost-effective products required by leading companies in its
targeted high-growth communications markets. ANADIGICS was the first GaAs IC
manufacturer to receive ISO 9001 certification and is certified to the ISO
9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996 quality standards.

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