Skyworks' Highly Integrated RF Subsystem Powering BenQ's Next Generation GPRS Handsets; Expanding Participation at Leading ODM
WOBURN, Mass., Nov 20, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:SWKS), the industry's leading wireless semiconductor company focused on radio frequency (RF) and complete cellular system solutions for mobile communications applications, today announced it has launched volume shipments to BenQ of its next generation GPRS RF Subsystem, including the iPAC power amplifier module (PAM) and DCR transceiver. Set to launch early next year, the new handsets span low-cost high-volume models to high-end feature-rich designs and target Asia, Europe and the Americas.
"Skyworks' GPRS RF Subsystem is enabling us to deliver exciting features and outstanding battery life in the smallest possible handset form factors," said Dr. Irwin Chen, vice president and general manager with BenQ. "Offering one of the most highly-integrated RF solutions and unparalleled design support, Skyworks has once again delivered upon their promise of being a complete supplier. We have exceeded our customer's expectations and we look forward to future collaborations with Skyworks."
"BenQ is a rapidly emerging leader in digital lifestyle products that bring enjoyment to work, leisure, learning and entertainment, and we are proud to be expanding on our long-standing relationship and playing a supporting role in their success," said Kevin Barber, vice president of RF Solutions for Skyworks. "This engagement also represents another example of Skyworks' unique ability to increase semiconductor content while simultaneously reducing our customers' overall bill of materials and time to market."
Skyworks' field-proven 8 x 8mm CX74063 device is an advanced direct conversion transceiver that cuts the number of external components required to build a mobile handset by more than one-third, significantly reducing the size, cost and power requirements of next-generation multi-band (GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800 and PCS1900) GSM/GPRS handsets, while the receiver supports downlink EDGE applications. When the SKY74063 transceiver is combined with Skyworks' 8 x 10mm CX77315 iPAC PAM, customers such as BenQ can achieve a fully integrated RF section in an extremely compact footprint. This complete GPRS RF Subsystem also offers the flexibility to be combined with virtually any baseband solution currently available on the market.
About Skyworks
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is the industry's leading wireless semiconductor company focused on RF and complete cellular system solutions for mobile communications applications. The company is focused on providing front-end modules, RF subsystems and cellular systems to handset, WLAN and infrastructure customers.
Skyworks is headquartered in Woburn, Mass., with executive offices in Irvine, Calif. The company has design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Asia Pacific. For more information please visit www.skyworksinc.com.
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