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Communications ICs (Wireless)
News Release from: Silicon Laboratories | Subject: Si4700
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 19 December 2005
FM tuner puts handsets on the air
Amoi Mobile has adopted the Si4700 FM tuner for multiple new handset platforms.
Amoi Mobile has adopted the Si4700 FM tuner for multiple new handset platforms Offering unmatched integration and performance, Silicon Laboratories' patented Si4700 has allowed Amoi Mobile to quickly implement FM radio functionality into its new handsets where board space, performance and low power consumption are essential
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 12 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Leveraging Silicon Laboratories' patented Aero digital low intermediate frequency (low-IF) receiver architecture and 100% CMOS process technology, the Si4700 delivers superior RF performance and interference rejection.
Digital signal processing is used to provide optimum sound quality under varying reception conditions.
The high integration and complete system production test simplifies design, increases quality and improves manufacturing for customers like Amoi Mobile.
"Consumers are increasingly demanding integrated music capabilities on cellular handsets without sacrificing performance", said Xie Hongquan, Senior Vice General Manager of Amoi Mobile.
"Silicon Laboratories' innovative FM tuner has been critical in enabling us to quickly implement FM radio capability with unmatched sound quality on our latest handset designs".
"Amoi Mobile's adoption of the Si4700 is a testament to the ease-of-use and unmatched performance achievable with our FM radio tuner", said Tyson Tuttle, Vice President of Silicon Laboratories.
"Our innovative digital architecture leverages our expertise in RF performance to deliver the highest performance solution that can be easily integrated into handsets".
This completely integrated solution requires only one external supply bypass capacitor and less than 20mm2 of board space.
The patented Si4700 integrates selectivity filtering, automatic gain control, frequency synthesis and audio processing.
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