High performance RF tuner for mobile TV reception in automotive applications
( 01 May 2008 )
The OmniTune TUA6045 is an advanced RF tuner IC requiring a minimum supply voltage of only 3.3V without compromise to its RF performance. Operating at only 3.3V compared to the traditional 5V corresponds to a greater than 30% less energy consumption compared to leading products in the market, and perfectly fits into Infineon's strategic decision to offer semiconductor and system solutions, addressing three central challenges to modern society: energy efficiency, communications and security.
Developed using Infineon’s advanced 130nm CMOS RF technology, OmniTune RF IC is said to be the world's first RF tuner to incorporate a mixer-oscillator function and an IF AGC amplifier with a digitally programmable phase locked loop (PLL) for use in portable TV tuners. Both analog and digital standards for all terrestrial and cable applications are supported.
Recently selected by Panasonic Electronic Devices for their digital car television tuner, the TUA6045 sends a high quality TV signal to the demodulator and decoder to enable the tuner to provide a clear and sharp picture display in Panasonic’s car entertainment system.
