Wave Issue 0350 02/13/04 Article 4-01

*** Axiom Microdevices Introduces Fully Integrated CMOS Quad-Band
GSM/GPRS Power Amplifier
(February 6)

Axiom Microdevices Inc. introduced AX501, a fully integrated
complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) power amplifier. This
flagship product from Axiom integrates a full quad-band GSM/GPRS power
amplifier function for application in any dual-, triple- or quad-band
GSM/GPRS cellular handset or data module.

The device consists of two independent power amplifiers for use in the
low bands 824-849MHz/E-GSM (880-915MHz) and high bands, DCS (1710-
1785MHz)/PCS (1850-1910MHz). All of the functions between the
transmitter output and the transmit/receive switch module are
integrated.

The power amplifier core includes 50-ohm input and output matching
circuitry, enabling direct connection to the transceiver output and the
transmit/receive switch input without the use of external components.
The power level may be set via a closed-loop power controller. It has
built-in protection circuits for over-voltage, over-temperature and
over-current events.

Pricing and Availability
Samples of the AX501 are available now. It is priced at $1.50 per
10,000 units.

www.axiom-micro.com.