Skyworks launches 5GHz front-end for 802.11ac applications

Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA (which manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors) has launched the SKY85716-11, a fully integrated 5GHz 802.11ac front-end solution that supports connectivity for nominal power applications including access points, routers and gateways.

The high-performance Wi-Fi product incorporates a single pole double-throw (SPDT) transmit/receive switch, low-noise amplifier (LNA) with bypass and a power amplifier. It also includes an enable/disable function that allows for power savings during off-mode.

Because the SKY85716-11 occupies minimal board space, the solution is suitable for high-stream-count designs, compact devices in emerging wireless mesh networks when combined with modem reference designs.

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