Skyworks Captures Clear Power Amplifier Module Leadership in Taiwan; Market Intelligence Center Report Highlights Skyworks Substantial Market Share Gains
WOBURN, Mass., Mar 09, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:SWKS), a global leader in analog, mixed signal and digital semiconductors for mobile communications applications, today announced that it has captured 56 percent share of Taiwan's power amplifier (PA) module market, based on research from Market Intelligence Center's "Taiwanese Mobile Phone Key Component Adoption, 4Q 2004" report.
"According to our detailed assessment tracking of all Taiwanese handset suppliers, Skyworks has moved to nearly 60 percent market share, up from 20 percent in 2003," said Market Intelligence Center. "In large part, this is due to the success of their iPAC and single-chip DCR solutions. Skyworks appears to be well-positioned, as OEMs and ODMs require higher levels of RF and system integration."
"Skyworks is delighted to have third-party validation of our tremendous market share gains," said Kevin D. Barber, senior vice president and general manager of RF Solutions at Skyworks. "Our momentum is being fueled by our unique ability to pair best-in-class PAs with single-chip DCRs among key Taiwanese OEMs and ODMs such as Arima, BenQ, Chi Mei, Compal and Quanta. From this strong leadership position, we are now migrating these customers to our higher value front-end modules, Helios RF subsystems, single package radios and complete cellular system solutions for EDGE and WCDMA applications."
Skyworks is a leading supplier of PAs and transceivers worldwide, having shipped more than a half-billion PA modules and over 100 million RF transceivers. The company exited 2004 with nearly 40 percent PA worldwide market share.
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About Skyworks
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is a global leader in analog, mixed signal and digital semiconductors for mobile communications applications. The company's power amplifiers, front-end modules, direct conversion transceivers and complete system solutions are at the heart of many of today's leading-edge multimedia handsets, cellular base stations and wireless networking platforms. Skyworks also offers a portfolio of highly innovative linear products, supporting a diverse set of automotive, broadband, industrial and medical customers.
Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Skyworks is worldwide with engineering, manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout Asia, Europe and North America. For more information, please visit the Skyworks Web site at: www.skyworksinc.com.
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