Skyworks Supports Chi Mei with World's Smallest GSM/GPRS Radio; Company's Silicon DCR Technology Adopted by More Than 25 Customers Worldwide
Based on technology pioneered by Skyworks, the SKY74117 DCR incorporates all the required transmit and receive chain functionality in a single chip that is roughly one-fourth the size of a postage stamp, reducing external device requirements from approximately 50 to less than 25 components. This solution complements the company's complete radio portfolio supporting CDMA and GSM/GPRS/EDGE, while providing a seamless migration path to WCDMA.
"Chi Mei is pleased to expand upon its longstanding relationship with Skyworks. Our decision to design-in their RF solution is a testament to the quality of Skyworks' products and their ability to accelerate our time to market," said Calvin Chi, president of Chi Mei.
"Skyworks is proud to be part of Chi Mei's enabling technology. By radically simplifying the RF section and freeing critical board space, our customers can add a wide variety of high-value capabilities, such as embedded cameras, larger displays and other multimedia features," said Mohy F. Abdelgany, vice president and business director, RF Solutions at Skyworks. "This unique approach provides customers such as Chi Mei with significant benefits today, while also allowing for the easy migration to EDGE and WCDMA applications."
When the SKY74117 DCR is paired with Skyworks' high volume iPAC transmit front-end module, it creates the world's first sub-250 mm2 quad-band radio, supporting GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800 and PCS1900 cellular voice and data services. This solution leverages the company's leadership expertise in power amplifier, switch and DCR technology, as well as its advanced packaging techniques. All functional blocks are fabricated with proven advanced process technologies to optimize performance and power efficiency.
Skyworks' complete GSM/GPRS RF subsystem also offers the flexibility to be combined with virtually any baseband solution currently available on the market without requiring any special processing interfaces. In addition to stand-alone applications, the subsystem's two modules are integral building blocks in the company's family of cellular system solutions, as well as its Single Package Radio (SPR) products that combine all of the radio circuitry required for GSM/GPRS handsets into a single compact package.
About Chi Mei
Established in April 2001, Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc. (CMCS) was created as a new member of the Chi Mei Group, and it focuses on designing and manufacturing GSM/GPRS products.
Chi Mei Corporation, founded in 1959, is the industry leader in ABS, Polystyrene, SAN and Acrylics. Starting from late 1998, the group expanded its territory over the information and communication industry. The total revenue of the group in 2003 was over 4.7 billion US dollars.
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 provides front-end modules, RF subsystems and cellular systems to handset, WLAN and infrastructure customers.
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, China, Korea, Taiwan and India. For more information please visit www.skyworksinc.com.
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