"Challenges for RF CMOS Integration"

Over the last decade wireless connectivity has become an integral and essential part of our life. The plain mobile phone of the early nineties has involved into a mobile multimedia terminal. Consumers are demanding cell phones that provide a comprehensive set of advanced features enabling voice, data and video services. Handset manufacturer have to accommodate their products to fast changing market requirements. The semiconductor supplier has to provide a cost effective and flexible platform, which enables the handset manufacturers to differentiate their products quickly and still maintain a low development effort.