Skyworks Qualifies Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Co. -AWSC- for Gallium Arsenide Foundry Services
Located in the Tainan Science-Based Industrial Park in South Taiwan, AWSC is one of the world's first foundry companies dedicated to the manufacturing of high-quality GaAs devices.
"After meticulous testing, we're pleased to announce that AWSC has met our rigorous process, quality and reliability requirements and is now qualified for production," said Kevin Barber, senior vice president of operations for Skyworks. "The qualification of AWSC for HBT foundry services improves Skyworks' ability to meet customer volume and second source demands."
"Skyworks' quality procedures and specifications are among the highest in the industry," said Tom Chi, president of AWSC. "We are extremely proud of having achieved this milestone, and look forward to strengthening our relationship as Skyworks' business continues to grow."
GaAs HBT is the technology of choice for a variety of wireless communications devices, including power amplifiers for digital cellular handset and third-generation (3G) wireless voice and data products.
About Skyworks
Skyworks Solutions is the industry's leading wireless semiconductor company focused on radio RF and complete semiconductor 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 has headquarters in Woburn with executive offices in Newport Beach, Calif. The company has design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Asia Pacific. For more information visit www.skyworksinc.com.
About AWSC
Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Co. (AWSC), located at Tainan Science-Based Industrial Park in Taiwan, an ISO 9002 and ISO 14001 certified company, is one of the world's GaAs foundry companies dedicated to high quality HBT manufacturing for wireless and fiber-optic communication applications. AWSC offers low cost and high reliable InGaP GaAs HBT processes. For more information, visit the company at www.awsc.com.tw.
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