Press Release

WOBURN, Mass., Apr 26, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), a global leader in analog, mixed signal and digital semiconductors for mobile communications applications, today announced the addition of high-performance Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) devices to its innovative and diverse technology portfolio. BAW devices are integral components of radio frequency architectures. Given their particular combination of small footprint, low profile and high performance, they are extremely valuable in enabling next-generation wireless products, particularly cellular handsets, which increasingly require greater multimedia functionality and reduced form factors.

"We estimate that in 2004 the mobile phone market consumed approximately 2.3 billion filters, of which roughly 65 million units were BAW-based. However, given the performance, size and manufacturing benefits of BAW devices, we expect a significant portion of the overall filter market to migrate to BAW solutions in the coming years, representing a substantial growth opportunity," said Mark Christensen, principal consultant of Prismark Partners.

"Expanding Skyworks' portfolio to include BAW filters and duplexers is the logical next step as we continue to push the envelope of RF integration," said Stan A. Swearingen, vice president and general manager of Skyworks' Linear Products business. "Skyworks will be an attractive one-stop source to handset manufacturers who require RF solutions which reduce component cost, count and size, particularly as they transition to 3G technologies. When combined with our industry-leading switches, power amplifiers, front-end modules and transceivers, our in-house BAW capability allows us to uniquely offer our customers the solutions they need to support a wide array of air interfaces and system architectures. This market strategy also reflects our commitment to developing higher-margin products supporting a myriad of wireless applications."

Prototypes of Skyworks' BAW devices will be available for sampling in the summer of 2005, with plans to first incorporate them in an RF solution targeted for cellular handsets.

As part of its strategic investment, Skyworks recently completed a licensing agreement and technology transfer with Agere Systems for its thin film resonator expertise, in addition to adding key technologists to its team. This capability was initially developed at Bell Laboratories and transferred to Agere during its spin-off from Lucent Technologies.

About BAW Filters and Their Advantages

Filters are the first line of defense against interference at the front-end of all radios, as they block unwanted frequencies when a defined frequency bandpass is transmitted. As an increasing number of communication systems use higher frequency bands, filters have become more important in ensuring that systems with close frequency bands do not interfere with each other. As a result, filters must have bandpass characteristics that match the various carrier frequencies and handle the maximum RF power levels transmitted by a phone.

Today, there are a variety of technologies available for RF filtering, including ceramic, lumped element, surface acoustic wave (SAW) and BAW filters. Ceramic filters, however, are too large for portable terminals, and lumped element filters are too lossy to be used in high-performance systems.

BAW RF filters are ideal for applications like mobile phones, as they are small and offer high performance when converting electrical energy into mechanical energy and actually performing the frequency selection (by prescribing how the filter structure vibrates at frequencies above a billion cycles per second).

BAW technology is the best choice for the market Skyworks serves today and in the future. BAW filters can be built to have less than one-third the footprint and less than half the height of equivalent SAW filters, which are difficult to manufacture at high frequencies. In addition, BAW filters can handle higher power, are less sensitive to surface contamination, have better frequency stability, and are more robust against failure during ESD or mismatched RF conditions. When compared to Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) filters made as a freestanding membrane, solidly mounted BAW filters fabricated on specially designed acoustic mirrors can offer improved power handling and easier integration into the flow of the fabrication process.

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, Mass., 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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