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23 November 2009

 

RFMD cellular switch designed into two CDMA smartphones for 2010

RF Micro Devices Inc of Greensboro, NC, USA has been selected by what it describes as a leading manufacturer of smartphones to supply its RF1130 single-pole 3-throw (SP3T) cellular switch for two upcoming CDMA models targeting the consumer smartphone market.

Shipments of the RF1130 are expected to start in the March quarter, for an expected launch of the first model in first-half 2010.

“We look forward to expanding our relationship through additional design opportunities across our RF components and switch & signal conditioning product portfolios,” says Mike DeHaan, general manager of RFMD’s Switch and Signal Conditioning business unit. “As new 3G/4G air interface standards are added and cellular devices increase in RF complexity, our expanding product portfolio and wide technology base enable RFMD to uniquely satisfy the technical requirements of tomorrow's smartphones and battery-powered multimedia devices,” he adds.

The design win supports RFMD's diversification efforts across customers and air interface standards. The firm says that it is engaged at the smartphone maker to secure incremental business opportunities across 3G front ends, cellular switches, RF power management and WLAN components.

RFMD claims a leading market share in smartphones and expects its revenue growth in smartphones in 2010 to significantly exceed the handset market’s growth rate.

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