Skyworks Introduces Ultra-Compact and High-Efficiency Front-End Modules for EDGE; Uniquely Supports All Three EDGE System Architectures
"With the introduction of these two innovative FEMs, Skyworks is delighted to offer the complete breadth of solutions for next-generation EDGE handsets," said Brian Daly, vice president of marketing for Skyworks' Mobile Platforms. "Our new FEMs are setting industry standards for performance and integration, and enabling our customers to develop revolutionary phone designs."
About SKY77512
The SKY77512 transmit (TX) FEM is designed in a compact form factor of 8 x 8 x 1.2 mm for quad-band mobile handsets supporting GMSK and linear enhanced data for GSM evolution (EDGE) modulation. Class 12 general packet radio service (GPRS) multi-slot operation is also supported. Two separate heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) power amplifier (PA) blocks are fabricated onto indium gallium phosphide (InGaP) die. The integrated multi-function control (MFC) provides closed loop power control in GMSK mode, reducing sensitivity to input drive, temperature, power supply and process variation. In EDGE mode, the MFC configures the PA for fixed gain, and provides the ability to optimize the PA bias operation at different power levels.
About SKY77519
The SKY77519 is a transmit and receive (TX-RX) FEM designed in a very low-profile compact form factor of 6 x 6 x 1.1 mm for quad-band WEDGE mobile handsets. This FEM supports Class 12 GPRS multi-slot operation and EDGE polar modulation, while also providing an antenna switch through port to support WCDMA Band 1 or 2. A custom silicon integrated circuit contains decoder circuitry to control the radio frequency (RF) switch while providing a low current external control interface. The integrated PA control (PAC) function provides envelope amplitude control by reducing sensitivity to input drive, temperature, power supply and process variation.
Pricing and Availability
The SKY77512 and SKY77519 are available for sampling now and are priced at $3.50 each in quantities of 10,000.
Skyworks at 3GSM World Congress
Skyworks will be showcasing its Intera front-end modules and Helios EDGE radios in Hall 8, Stand AO2-1, at 3GSM World Congress, being held Feb. 13-16 in Barcelona.
About Skyworks
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is an industry leader in radio solutions and precision analog semiconductors servicing a diverse 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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