Date: 21st Oct 2010

Samsung powers its GALAXY TAB Android tablet with three components from RF Micro Devices

Samsung has selected RF5521 front end module (FEM) for the low-band 2.4 GHz frequency, and the RF5515 low noise amplifier (LNA) and RF5355 power amplifier (PA) from RF Micro Devices, Inc. (RFMD) to handle WiFi connectivity in Samsung's GALAXY Tab Android tablet.

The RF5521 FEM combines a low noise amplifier (LNA) with bypass and a single pole three throw (SP3T) switch. The RF5515 and RF5355 operate in tandem to provide a 5GHz RF front end solution. Each component targets mobile applications using WiFi and Bluetooth combination systems.

Bob Van Buskirk, president of RFMD's Multi-Market Products Group (MPG), said, "We are delighted to support the Samsung GALAXY Tab, and we look forward to growing our WiFi business with Samsung across both smartphones and mobile tablet devices. As we drive to extend our product leadership in a wide range of RF components, our customers can rely on RFMD’s ability to deliver highly integrated solutions that provide superior performance in a reduced-size footprint, significantly enhancing the end user's wireless connectivity experience."