G4852-SINGLE CHIP GSM/GPRS for ULC MARKET
Mature and proven platform with value-added multimedia and connectivity features
This third generation solution builds on the success of the PNX4902 by introducing additional power management and connectivity capabilities, including USB detection/charging, 20V over-voltage protection and Dual-SIM Dual Standby support.
Designed as a successor to the PNX4902, the G4852 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.
The G4852 enables handsets that offer highly desirable features at a greatly reduced price, making this technology available to millions more consumers in emerging and development markets.
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 music
Key features
- Complete GSM/GPRS solution in a single monolithic IC
- GPRS class 10
- Dual SIM Dual Standby
- SAIC for increased network capacity
- TTY/CTM support
- R99 protocol stack, mature and field-tested worldwide
- Completely integrated RF transceiver
- Tri-band
- Proven, industry-leading Aero transceiver core
- Complete PMU subsystem
- Integrated battery-charging circuitry and all voltage regulators (LDOs and DC-DC)
- USB detection and charging
- 20 V over-voltage protection
- Integrated audio subsystem
- 40-voice MIDI and MP3 and AAC ringtones
- Stereo MP3 playback
- 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
- Support for external camera
- Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, GAP, HSP, HFP, OPP, FTP, SPP, DUN profiles
- FM playback and record
- SD/MMC support
- Touchscreen support
- I2C-bus, SPI, two UARTs, PCM, PWM
- 1.8/3 V SIM card interface
- Color LCD up to 176 x 200 pixels, 65k colors
- Standard RoHS-compliant package 273-ball PBGA (10 x 10 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)
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