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Skyworks Introduces Lead (Pb)-Free Packaging For Discrete Semiconductor Devices

Skyworks Introduces Lead (Pb)-Free Packaging For Discrete Semiconductor Devices WOBURN, Mass., June 9, 2003 – 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 the availability of Lead (Pb)-Free surface mount packaging for PIN, Schottky and Varactor diodes operating within the DC to 10 GHz frequencies. Skyworks' new packaging is an environmentally friendly choice for handsets, wireless LAN, RF identification tags (ID), base stations and other wireless applications.

Skyworks Lead (Pb)-Free SC-79 packaging meets the stringent requirements of the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) standards, which require the elimination of lead-bearing solders by 2008. Additionally, the devices have been tested to JEDEC J-STD-02B moisture sensitivity levels (MSL) for lead-free products.

Skyworks' SC-79 Lead (Pb)-Free diodes are available now and are priced at less than $.05 in quantities of one million (see list below for part numbers).



Pin Diodes Schottky Diodes Varactor Diodes
SMP1340-079LFSMS7630-079LFSMV1705-079LF
SMP1345-079LFSMS7621-079LFSMV1763-079LF
SMP1320-079LF    SMV1247-079LF
SMP1321-079LF    
SMP1322-079LF    
SMP1352-079LF    
SMP1302-079LF    

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 began operations in June 2002, following the completion of the merger between Alpha Industries, Inc. and Conexant Systems, Inc.'s wireless communications business. Skyworks is focused on providing front-end modules, RF subsystems and cellular systems to wireless handset and infrastructure customers worldwide.

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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Skyworks Media Relations:
Lisa Briggs
(949) 231-4553
lisa.briggs@skyworksinc.com