To: Kelvin Taylor who wrote (974 ) 10/3/2000 1:10:11 AM From: Condo Respond to of 1079 ANADIGICS Introduces InGaP HBT Power Amplifier for GSM/DCS and GPRS Data-enabled Wireless Handsets Voice and data capable power amplifier is the first in a series of InGaP HBT PAs, which will be introduced over the next six months PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2000-- ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD - news), a leading supplier of wireless and broadband communications solutions, today introduced the first in a new family of 3-Volt, InGaP (indium gallium phosphide), heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) power amplifiers (PAs) designed for GSM, TDMA, CDMA and 3G wireless handsets. Announced at the European Microwave Week exhibition in Paris, France, the AWT6107 power amplifier delivers dual band (GSM/DCS) voice operation as well as GPRS data services capability in a single, highly integrated module solution. This new power amplifier combines ANADIGICS' InGaP technology and advanced multi-chip module capability to provide data-enabled GSM handset manufacturers with the high level of integration, performance, and functionality required by next-generation wireless handset designs. ``Over the last year, ANADIGICS has aggressively redefined its power amplifier product offering to meet the increasing demand for higher integration, performance, and functionality,'' said Dr. Bami Bastani, President & CEO of ANADIGICS. ``This product introduction is a milestone in ANADIGICS' initiative to grow our wireless customer base and increase our share in the wireless handset market.'' ``We are pleased to offer this first of a kind, dual band GPRS enabled PA module. More than 20 customers have evaluated this product with very positive initial feedback and we have received our first production order,'' said Dr. Ali Khatibzadeh, Vice President of Wireless Products at ANADIGICS, Inc. ``The AWT6107 will be followed by a family of HBT PA modules targeted at the emerging data services market.'' biz.yahoo.com