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News Release from: Freescale Semiconductor | Subject: RFX275-20 Edge RF subsystem
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 14 February 2006
Edge RF subsystem yields efficient
handsets
Sagem Communication has chosen to partner with Freescale to integrate Edge RF subsystems into its next-generation family of handsets to meet consumers' demand for performance and style.
Cutting-edge enhanced multimedia, clear call reception, high voice quality and fewer dropped calls are critical decision factors for consumers when purchasing a mobile phone The Freescale Semiconductor Edge RF subsystem delivers on these demands for the new models of Sagem Edge mobile phones
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 20 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sagem Communication has chosen to partner with Freescale to integrate Edge RF subsystems into its next-generation family of handsets to meet consumers' demand for performance and style.
Edge technology allows users to access high-resolution Internet and e-mail applications while minimising the drain on the batteries of mobile phones.
"Mobile phones are becoming a part of personal style and expression", said Thierry Buffenoir, Deputy CEO of Sagem Communication.
"Freescale's RF subsystem allowed us to design powerful and fashionable Edge handsets".
Freescale's Edge solution is compliant with the DigRF industry standard, allowing customers to easily incorporate this industry-leading subsystem into any phone design.
The Freescale solution taps the handset market for Edge, and according to IDC's November 2005 forecast Edge handsets will increase from 51 million units in 2005 to over 217 million in 2009.
"In addition to a high level of integration, our Edge solution provides a perfect balance between signal purity and power consumption", said Franz Fink, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Freescale's Wireless and Mobile Systems Group.
"This Edge solution with DigRF interface enables manufacturers to provide high-yielding Edge handsets that offer superb voice quality and talk time".
The RFX275-20 Edge RF subsystem consists of the MMM6000 transceiver, which integrates the analogue baseband and contains a DigRF interface and MMM6027 power amplifier that includes the antenna switch and most passive components.
The highly integrated subsystem delivers: reliable quality for clear reception, low noise and fewer dropped calls; high integration of components; compliance with industry-standard DigRF interface for ease of design; and an auto-calibration feature for improved handset yields in manufacturing.
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