A low-noise amplifier, front-end module with integrated pre- and post-filters for GPS receiver applications has been introduced by Skyworks. The SKY65903-11, a 1559-1606MHz high performance module, can be used for global positioning and navigation satellite systems in end products such as fitness/activity trackers, watches, pet trackers, smartphones and tablets.

Two Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI)-controlled devices have been added to Skyworks' antenna tuner porfolio. They support ultra-low Ron (SKY19247-686LF) and ultra-high Vpeak (SKY19237-001).

Skyworks is pleased to introduce a family of GPIO-controlled, high performance RF cellular switches for LTE and GSM applications. The SKY13581-676LF (SP2T), SKY13582-676LF (SP3T) and SKY13626-685LF (SP4T) are for LTE, while the SKY13597-684LF (SP4T) is for GSM. This new family of switches is ideal for smartphones, data cards and MiFi hotspot applications.

  Two new WiFi switches which are ideal for WLAN networks, repeaters, ISM band radios, Bluetooth systems, smartphones and connectivity modules have been introduced by Skyworks.

Two RF switches ideal for IoT applications, including the connected home, have been introduced by Skyworks. In addition to the connected home, the SKY13587-378LF, which is a pHEMT GaAs SPDT switch, can be used for transmit and receive switching in industrial, lighting and smart energy applications, as well as 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN networks that operate at 2.4 and 5.8 GHz. 

Skyworks Solutions has expanded its best-in-class antenna tuning product portfolio with the addition of several new high performance solutions. Skyworks’ latest antenna tuning offerings address the design challenges mobile device manufacturers face as smartphones become thinner, leverage revolutionary case materials and integrate more cellular bands.

Skyworks is pleased to introduce two SPDT 75Ω switches that are suitable for set-top box and DVR applications. The SKY13547-490LF and SKY13548-385LF feature ultra-high linearity and meet the rigorous requirements of DOCSIS 3.0/3.1 applications. They also boast very low insertion loss and high power handling capability.

Skyworks is pleased to introduce a dual-band single-pole four-throw (SP4T) WiFi switch with integrated GPIO interface and 50Ω match on all RF output ports. The SKY13575-639LF is suitable for dual-band switching in WiFi access points, WLAN 802.11ac and 3G/4G LTE systems and is also suitable for access points, Customer-Premises Equipment (CPE), LTE systems, dual-band WLAN and test and measurement equipment.

  Skyworks offers a family of high isolation (47 dB) multi-throw switches for 0.7–3.0 GHz Rx switching. The SKY13522-644LF, SKY13523-639LF and SKY13524-639LF are designed for switching single-ended Rx SAW filters in cellular handsets.

Skyworks introduces two high power, surface mount, series connected PIN diodes suitable for high-power, high-volume, large signal switch and attenuator applications ranging from 10MHz to beyond 6GHz. Typical resistance for the SMP1331-085LF and SMP1331-087LF is 0.50 Ω at 100 mA is and the maximum capacitance is 0.35pF at 30V.

Skyworks introduces the SKY81298 triple channel LED flash driver. The SKY81298 is optimised for LED flash applications implementing tri-tone flash LED colour compensation, or dual rear LED flash, plus single front LED flash to support 'selfie' pictures taken from the front-facing camera.

Skyworks introduces two global navigation low-noise amplifier front-end modules with integrated filters: the SKY65713-11 and SKY65715-81. Both solutions support products integrating GNSS functionality such as smartphones, personal navigation devices, wearables, M2M systems, base stations, asset tracking instruments, professional radios and IoT applications.

Skyworks offers two low-power Bluetooth low energy (BLE) front-end modules (FEMs) for connected home, wearable and industrial applications. The SKY66110-11 and SKY66111-11 FEMs operate between 2.4 to 2.485GHz, with power consumption of only 10mA in transmit mode.

  Skyworks introduces a Single-Pole, Double-Throw (SPDT) switch that is qualified to the Automotive Electronics Council (AEC) Q100 standard. The SKYA2001 features low insertion loss (0.4dB at 2.4GHz) and positive voltage operation with very low DC power consumption (10µA).

Skyworks introduces an ultra-broadband Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA) with superior gain flatness and exceptional linearity. It is suitable for high performance cellular infrastructure, small cells, tower mounted amplifiers, remote radio units, repeaters, base stations and military LNA applications.

Through its Isolink subsidiary, Skyworks introduces a low-loss, high performance wideband DC to 8GHz hermetic GaAs IC SPDT absorptive switch. The ISO13286 is suitable for high reliability space, satellite, and defence applications. The device performs with 50dB isolation at 4GHz and low loss of 1.5dB at 4GHz. 

  A low-loss, high performance wideband DC to 6GHz hermetic GaAs IC SPST non-reflective switch has been introduced by Skyworks’ Isolink subsidiary. The ISO13316 is suitable for high reliability space, satellite and defence applications.

Skyworks introduces a series of Voltage-controlled Variable Attenuators (VVAs) which are designed to have third order input intercept point and superb dynamic range. The devices cover operation from 1.45 to 5.0GHz and have control voltages ranging from 0 to 5.0V.

Eight low noise, variable gain receive modules for LTE and WCDMA infrastructure applications requiring low noise and high linearity have been introduced by Skyworks. The modules include the SKY65369-11, SKY65370-11, SKY65371-11, SKY65372-11, SKY65373-11, SKY65374-11, SKY65375-11 and SKY65376-11.

A step-up, three-channel LED driver, which features an I2C interface and pulse width modulation dimming control, has been released by Skyworks. Offering a 10-bit dimming accuracy down to 0%, the SKY82896 features a wide input voltage range of 2.5-5.5V and a high-boost switching frequency.