PCS Duplexer Cuts Power, Boosts Sensitivity

Embarking as the company's fourth-generation PCS duplexer, the ACMD-7403 promises best in class transmitter insertion loss to minimize power consumption and exceptional receiver insertion loss for better receiver sensitivity. About 40% smaller than previous generations, the duplexer handles CDMA and UMTS mobile phone, data card, modem, and femto-cell applications. Specs include a maximum Tx Band insertion loss of 2.7 dB, a maximum Rx Band insertion loss of 3.2 dB, more than 52-dB attenuation of the transmit signal at the receiver input, and more than 44-dB rejection of transmission noise in the receive band. In a 3 mm x 3 mm x1.2 mm package, the device achieves a Tx power rating of +33 dBm absolute maximum. Price starts at $2.13 each/10,000. AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES, San Jose, CA. (800) 235-0312.