Skyworks Unveils Breakthrough BiFET Process; Patented Technology Enables Performance, Integration and Cost Advantages
BiFET uniquely integrates indium gallium phosphide (InGaP)-based heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs) with field effect transistors (FETs) on the same GaAs substrate. The addition of FETs to a high yielding InGaP/GaAs HBT process allows advanced bias control features to be embedded in the same power amplifier (PA) die, thereby eliminating the need for external bias control circuits for many applications. When coupled with other proprietary technology that extends battery life and reduces the radio frequency (RF) loss between integrated components, Skyworks is able to increase functionality and simplify designs while leveraging production costs across a suite of GaAs-based solutions, and address additional markets that require embedded analog signal processing and control functionality.
"With the development and launch of our proprietary BiFET process technology, Skyworks is delivering significant performance advantages in GaAs that support high-volume wireless applications," said Steven C. Machuga, vice president of RF front-end development for Skyworks' Mobile Platforms' business. "At a higher level, BiFET represents yet another breakthrough technology developed by Skyworks, enabling higher levels of device integration and allowing our customers' to differentiate their platforms through considerable reductions in both time-to-market and cost."
Available Products
Skyworks' BiFET process technology is currently being used in the following solutions:
- CDMA handset personal communication system (PCS) front-end
modules (FEMs), such as the SKY77408 and SKY77409
- WCDMA products, including the SKY77413, SKY77414 and SKY77415
- WLAN PAs, most notably the SKY65131
- Hand phone CDMA products, such as the SKY77416 and SKY77417
For more information about these products, please visit http://www.skyworksinc.com/products.asp/, or contact sales@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 the Skyworks Web site at: www.skyworksinc.com.
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