PRESS RELEASE
Global Communication Semiconductors, Inc. (GCS) Announces High Performance InGaP HBT
Process for WLAN Applications
April
21, 2003, TORRANCE, CALIF. - - - GCS, Inc. (Global Communications
Semiconductor, Inc.) a pure-play III-V compound semiconductor wafer
foundry announced today that it’s proprietary High Performance
InGaP HBT process, currently in high volume production, will now be
offered to address the demanding requirements of 802.11a/b/g power
amplifiers required in WLAN products.
“GCS
has a number of proprietary InGaP HBT processes. Our P2 process was developed specifically for 802.11 power
amplifiers. This
process provides a better breakdown voltage and has a self-limiting
current feature that prevents total burnout,” commented Dr. Sam
Lee, Chief Executive Officer of GCS.
“This process gives a competitive edge to our customers
addressing the rapid growth WLAN market.
It has long been recognized that GaAs (Gallium Arsenide)
based power amplifiers and particularly InGaP HBT designs are
exceptionally suited for the more demanding linearity requirements
of 802.11a and 802.11g WLAN standards.
GCS’ P2 process distinguishes itself a notch above the
competition with better gain, linearity and lower dc power
consumption as compared to SiGe and other GaAs based technologies.
The power consumption of Power Amplifier Modules utilizing
the P2 process has been reduced by 30% allowing for significantly
longer battery life that is crucial for laptop and other portable
WLAN applications. In addition, our cost structure allows us to compete
successfully for the high volume markets, where we are currently
shipping in a high volume WLAN product program,” continued Dr.
Lee.
Global
Communication Semiconductors Inc., based in Torrance, California, an
ISO 9002 certified company, provides compound semiconductor foundry
services to the wireless telecommunication and high-speed networking
industries. GCS currently offers foundry service for both InGaP and
InP HBT processes and provides optoelectronic foundry services for
PIN diodes used in the fiber optic communication market. Additional
information may be found at www.gcsincorp.com.
For
more information on GCS contact:
Bill
Vitez
Director
of Sales
Global
Communication Semiconductors, Inc.
23155
Kashiwa Court,
Torrance,
CA 90505
Tel:
310-530-7274 x 138
Fax:
310-517-8200
Email:
bvitez@gcsincorp.com
Web
site: http://www.gcsincorp.com
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