Prescalers target growing comms markets

Zarlink has released seven high-frequency prescalers operating at 6 and 10GHz, as well as a broadband RF power splitter.

Zarlink Semiconductor has unveiled a focused business strategy - and eight new products - that capitalise on strong demand for high-speed analogue communications chips with exceptional performance characteristics.

"We're developing a comprehensive family of high-performance analogue communications devices to key markets - frequency synthesis and timing, broadband amplifiers, and broadband line drivers", said Jitesh Vadhia, Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Network Access business unit, Zarlink Semiconduct