SiGe Semiconductor Enables Wireless VoIP in Samsung Wi-Fi Phones
January, 2007—Ottawa, Ontario
SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that its Wi- Fi® RF front-end technology enables wireless voice capability in a new line of Wi-Fi phones from Samsung. The new Wi-Fi phones support wireless voice and multimedia messaging services with high voice quality, optimal range and long battery life.
SiGe’s SE2521A60 RF front-end is integrated into the Samsung SMT-W5100, which is intended for small businesses, and the SMT-W6100, an IP phone for consumers. Both phones are available now.
“We are delighted to work with Samsung to bring Wi-Fi handsets to market,” said Andrew Parolin, director of wireless data products at SiGe Semiconductor. “Wireless VoIP and multimedia messaging represent value added services for consumers. Samsung has a proven track record in the consumer electronics market, and is an ideal supplier to bring this technology to consumers.” Samsung’s Wi-Fi phones integrate SiGe Semiconductor’s SE2521A60 RF front-end module, which includes all of the circuitry required between the transceiver and the antenna. The device boosts signal strength to ensure that wireless signals can transmit using higher data rates over further distances, thereby improving the overall user experience. The integration and power efficiency of the RF front-end module allows Wi-Fi capability to be added to consumer electronics without impacting size, battery life or performance.
"SiGe’s RF front-end integrates seamlessly with our chosen Wi-Fi chipset, which simplifies the design of our wireless phone,” said Kwak, MooSung, engineer of telecommunication R&D for Samsung. “SiGe also has a proven track record delivering RF solutions for Samsung. “SiGe also has a proven track record delivering RF solutions for high-volume consumer electronics. The device makes it easy to meet our performance specifications allowing us to effectively support wireless voice and messaging services.”
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