LG Innotek (LGIT) and Nanoradio have joined forces to bring low power WiFi technology to the global consumer multimedia and mobile phone market. The two companies will also introduce an integrated low power WiFi System in Package (SiP) solution for mobile phones during Q2 2007.

Fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) using dual mode cellular/WiFi handsets is set to be a rapidly developing market during 2007, and low power WiFi modules are a critical enabling technology for this application. The LGIT WiFi SiP based on Nanoradio NRX700 WiFi chipset will be targeted at Tier 1 mobile phone manufacturers.

The Nanoradio NRX700 WiFi chipset offer ultra-low power consumption (0.3mW in WLAN standby mode) and on-chip power management, Bluetooth co-existence, FMCA/UMA compliance and support for both hosted and embedded solutions. The power amplifier (PA) and cellular RF filter are both built in, and no external components are required. Another major advantage is an optimised algorithm for data, voice and Hi-Fi stereo audio.

"Our R&D and Marketing teams have selected the Nanoradio WiFi solution after an extensive benchmarking programme that compared a number of similar products," said Mr JS Park, CTO of LGIT. "The Nanoradio subsystem is the best in its class, and provides all the key features we were looking for, both for our immediate requirement and for moving forward with our roadmap."

Availability LGIT WiFi 802.11b/g SiP with Nanoradio chipset NRX700 intended for the mobile phone market LGIT SiP Engineering samples are available during Q1 and commercial launch is intended during Q2 2007.