OTTAWA -- SiGe Semiconductor today announced the RangeCharger(TM) SE2529L, a multi-mode power amplifier that improves performance of 2.4GHz WLAN systems compliant to the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g (draft) specifications. The device features high power output, allowing equipment to transmit over longer ranges while meeting 802.11b/g and FCC requirements. SiGe's SE2529L is designed for equipment that bridges today's 802.11b installations with high-speed 802.11g networks. The 802.11g (draft) specification is quickly gaining momentum as the successor to 802.11b for hotspot, home, enterprise and SOHO environments. Able to support data rates of 54Mbps in the 2.4GHz frequency band, the technology provides five times the speed of 802.11b networks, while maintaining backward compatibility with the large installed base. "The 802.11g market is a natural extension of our product line, which already includes industry-leading power amplifiers for 802.11b applications," said Andrew Parolin, product line manager, SiGe Semiconductor. "The SE2529L brings our trademark performance to high data rate systems, demonstrated in longer range and higher throughput. We've had excellent results with lead customers, who've confirmed that the SE2529L is the best solution to solving system-level performance requirements." The SE2529L is the first in a series of power amplifiers from SiGe Semiconductor for multi-mode and high data rate WLAN applications. Next- generation devices will include performance and integration enhancements for 2.4GHz 802.11b/g and 5GHz 802.11a systems. SiGe Semiconductor Inc.