IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RFaxis, a fabless semiconductor company focused on innovative, next-generation RF solutions for the wireless connectivity and cellular mobility markets, today announced it will commercially launch its pure CMOS, RFX5000 RF Front-End Integrated Circuit (RFeIC^TM) designed to enable robust wireless connectivity for next-generation 802.11a/n/p wireless connectivity applications in the 5GHz frequency band at Computex Taipei 2012. The technology will support PCs, ultra-mobile devices, high definition multimedia streaming devices, routers/access points, as well as wireless access in vehicular environments (WAVE).

"We have had an overwhelming demand from leading suppliers in the WLAN ecosystem for our 5GHz pure CMOS RFX5000 RFeIC,” stated Mike Neshat, chairman and CEO of RFaxis. “This reinforces that our RFX5000 RFeIC is a crucial link in the WLAN ecosystem to enable our customers to meet demanding market requirements. Based on our customers’ requests, we made the RFX5000 pin-to-pin compatible with Skyworks SE5007T Front-End Module. Contrary to extended lead-times and rising prices facing traditional Front-End vendors, we are consistently redefining the RF Front-End market by leveraging the competitive performance of our CMOS RFeICs, our cost competitiveness, and high level of integration, to meet the needs of our customers.”

The RFX5000 RFeIC is a single-chip/single-die, complete, fully integrated, RF Front-End on pure CMOS silicon, and covers the full 802.11a/n/p frequency band (4.90 to 5.95 GHz). The RFX5000 RFeIC comes complete with a power amplifier, low noise amplifier, antenna switch, on-chip harmonic filters, power detection, matching circuitry, CMOS compatible control logic and high level ESD protection on all package pins.

Pricing and Availability

The RFX5000 RFeIC is available in a standard 3x3x0.55mm QFN package and at a high volume pricing of $0.45 per unit. RFX5000 will start sampling at Computex Taipei 2012 (June 5-9). Mass production will commence in Q3 2012.

About RFaxis, Inc.

Incorporated in January 2008, RFaxis, Inc. is an Irvine, CA, based company specializing in the design and development of RF semiconductors. With its patented technologies, the company leads the way in next-generation wireless solutions designed for the multibillion dollar Bluetooth, WLAN, 802.11n/MIMO, ZigBee, AMR/AMI and video streaming markets. Leveraging pure CMOS, in conjunction with its own innovative approach, patented technology and trade secrets, RFaxis is home to the world's first RF Front-End Integrated Circuit (RFeIC). More information can be found at: www.rfaxis.com.