3 November 2011

Skyworks’ MMMB PA modules power Samsung's next-gen Galaxy smart-phones

Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA (which manufactures high-reliability analog and mixed-signal semiconductors) says that it is enabling Samsung’s Galaxy S II LTE and Galaxy Note next-generation smart-phones with fully integrated multimode, multiband power amplifier modules - the first solutions supporting all leading baseband architectures.

According to the September Equity Research Industry Update report published by investor research firm Oppenheimer, the proliferation of 3G bands and complexity, coupled with the start of 4G LTE ramps, is playing a key role in the migration of handset makers and smart-phone providers towards smaller, less power hungry and more cost-effective multimode, multiband (MMMB) architectures.

“Size and performance are the leading drivers for today’s smart-phone platforms,” says Gregory L. Waters, executive VP & general manager of front-end solutions at Skyworks. “Given our deep understanding of complete system solutions, Skyworks has the ability to offer customers design flexibility and customization, regardless of integration specifications,” he says.

The SKY77606 MMMB power amplifier module supports quad-band GSM/EDGE and bands I, V and VIII for WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA and HSPA+ handsets. The module is fully controllable via three line logic and band-enabled interfaces. In addition, the SKY77606 is a compact, low-profile, surface-mount technology package, allowing a highly manufacturable, cost-efficient solution.

The SKY77604 MMMB power amplifier module supports quad-band GSM/EDGE and bands I, II, IV/X, V and VIII for WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA and HSPA+ handsets. The module delivers what is claimed to be best-in-class DG09 current consumption and is fully controllable through a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI).

For both power amplifier modules, extremely low leakage current maximizes handset standby time, says Skyworks.

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