Skyworks Powering Sony Ericsson's Ultra-Slim and Stylish Walkman(R) and Cyber-shot(TM) Handsets; Power Amplifiers and Front-End Modules Leveraged Across Multiple, High-Volume Models Spanning GSM/GPRS, EDGE and WCDMA Air Interfaces
"Skyworks is pleased to be expanding its partnership with Sony Ericsson in support of such a compelling lineup of new models," said Liam K. Griffin, senior vice president, sales and marketing for Skyworks. "Our ability to deliver higher levels of integration and functionality, while reducing form factor and overall bill of materials, enables customers to capitalize on market demand for handsets which are both multimedia rich and uncompromising in their design. At the same time, Skyworks is significantly increasing its addressable content as we move in concert with Sony Ericsson to support solutions across GPRS, EDGE and more recently WCDMA."
The W810 Walkman® digital music player, with EDGE capability, contains a 1 gigabit (Gb) memory stick for 20 full-length audio CDs, a stereo headset for quality listening, an FM radio with radio data system (RDS), a high-performance autofocus 2 mega pixel (MP) digital camera, and short message service (SMS) text messaging. Bluetooth or Multimedia messaging is also available for sending video, pictures, music and text. The W810 incorporates the SKY77329, a PA module designed in a compact form factor for quad-band cellular handsets. With its custom CMOS integrated circuit, the module provides the internal PA control function and interface circuitry, providing envelope amplitude control by reducing sensitivity to input drive, temperature, power supply and process variation.
Additional Sony Ericsson Ramps
Skyworks is also supporting the following Sony Ericsson ramps:
- K790 and K800 Cyber-shot digital cameras -- small and sophisticated feature-packed mobile phones -- incorporating the SKY77334, a GSM PA, and SKY77412, a WCDMA PA;
- W950 Walkman® -- an ultra-slim and stylish UMTS model with 4 Gb of onboard storage and a touch screen for simple navigation through music genres, playlists, individual songs or music albums -- encompassing the SKY77334 and SKY77412 PAs; and
- W700 Walkman® -- a top-quality music player with a 2 MP camera -- featuring the SKY77500 GSM/GPRS FEM with switch.
For more information regarding Skyworks' portfolio of products, please visit Skyworks' Web site at www.skyworksinc.com.
About Skyworks
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is an industry leader in radio solutions and precision analog semiconductors servicing a diversified set of mobile communications applications. The company's power amplifiers, front-end modules and direct conversion transceivers 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 www.skyworksinc.com.
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