Single-chip solutions suit ULC handsets

• The Nexperia single-chip solution PNX4902 is designed for the Ultra Low-Cost (ULC) handset market. The solution enables a new generation of high-quality, feature-packed mobile phones at an ultra-low cost point.

• The solution features: Tri-band capability (850/900, 1800, 1900) for global coverage; Bluetooth connectivity support; High-performance 8Ω driver for speakerphone functionality, without the need for an external IC or components, further lowering bill of materials cost; and extensive support for peripherals, including touch screen interface and camera (using external co-processor)

• Its best-in-class RF performance and the industry’s lowest power consumption, the PNX4902 is based on NXP’s Aero transceiver technology which has shipped into over 500 million handsets worldwide, and delivers robust RF performance across commonly encountered stress conditions in the field such as extreme temperature changes and declining battery voltage.

• Features such as SAIC further boost an operator’s network capacity. Supports a talk time of 5 hours and standby time of 420 hours through a 600mAh battery.

• Includes 40 voice polyphonic MIDI and MP3 ringtones; FM tuner connectivity; GPRS data capability (Classes 1 to 10), WAP browsing, MMS; speaker phone noise suppression and echo cancellation; and SD/MMC card support for mass storage.