G4850-SINGLE CHIP GSM/SMS for ULC MARKET
Robust and slim platform for cost-optimized voice-centric phones
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The G4850 is part of ST-Ericsson’s third-generation single-chip 2G solutions. A worthy successor to the ground-breaking PNX4900, the G4850 delivers lower total-cost-of-ownership and longer battery life than its predecessor, still with best-in-class RF performance, superior audio quality, and robust security.
In addition to an unprecedented level of performance and cost-competitiveness, the G4850 offers new value-added features such as FM playback and record, and additional power management and connectivity features including USB detection/charging, 20 V over-voltage protection, and Dual-SIM Dual Standby support.
Highlights
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Mature and proven platform
- Tested worldwide across 50 operator networks
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Lowest total BOM cost
- Two to three times fewer external components than for multi-chip designs
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Best-in-class RF performance
- Exceptional call quality and lowest dropped calls resulting in enhance user experience
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Ultra-low power consumption
- Cheaper, smaller batteries
- Extended battery life
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Robust security
- Reliable protection against hacking
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Best-in-class audio performance
- Loud and clear voice calls and ringtones
Key features
- Complete GSM/SMS solution in a single monolithic IC
- Dual SIM Dual Standby
- SAIC for increased network capacity
- A5/1, A5/2, A5/3 encryption
- TTY/CTM support
- R99 protocol stack, mature and field-tested worldwide
- Completely integrated RF transceiver
- Dual-band
- Proven, industry-leading Aero transceiver core
- Complete PMU subsystem
- Integrated battery-charging circuitry and all voltage regulators (LDO and DC-DC)
- USB detection and charging
- 20 V over-voltage protection
- Integrated audio subsystem
- 40-voice MIDI and MP3 ringtones
- Microphone amplifier with two different inputs
- Three audio output amplifiers, including a high-performance 8 Ω driver
- Speakerphone with echo cancellation and noise suppression
- Hardware security based on 128-bit RSA
- Robust yet flexible SIM/Flash lock
- Integrated connectivity and peripheral support
- FM playback and record
- I2C-bus, SPI, UART
- SD Card /Multimedia Card interface
- 1.8/3 V SIM card interface
- Color LCD up to 176 x 220 pixels, 65k colors
- Standard RoHS-compliant package 273-ball PBGA (10 x 10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
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