Skyworks ramps solutions for next-gen Wi-Fi 6 applications

Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA (which manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors) says that its advanced connectivity solutions are powering next-generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) devices from the world’s leading connected home and mesh network providers, including Arris, Asus, D-Link, Netgear, Ruckus and TP-Link. Specifically, its modules are being leveraged in all of the latest Wi-Fi 6 routers named in a recent CNET article.

Wi-Fi 6 is the newest 802.11 wireless standard that is pushing the performance envelope with speeds up to 30% faster than the previous 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) protocol. These routers accommodate the growing number of cloud devices and users in today’s connected home by optimizing overall efficiency and data throughput. Skyworks’ modules facilitate this enhanced functionality with what is claimed to be best-in-class linearity and performance in the smallest footprint available.

“Faster, more reliable and efficient Wi-Fi coverage is becoming increasingly important as more and more devices and users are connected in smart homes,” says Dave Stasey, VP & general manager of diversified analog solutions. “Our portfolio of high-performance solutions provides our customers with all the required functionality to deliver maximum Wi-Fi range and speeds to address the need for always-on connectivity.”

According to ABI Research estimates, Wi-Fi 6 chipset shipments are expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 73% from about 127 million units in 2019 to nearly 2 billion units by 2024.

Skyworks says that its solutions expedite time-to-market by incorporating all the required functionality to deliver maximum performance and contain a logarithmic power detector to support wide dynamic ranges, low power consumption and improved thermal management. Select products from Skyworks’ Wi-Fi 6 portfolio include:

SKY85006-11 – 2.4GHz high-power WLAN power amplifier (PA);
SKY85216-11 – 2.4GHz receive front-end module (FEM) with integrated SPDT switch and low-noise amplifier (LNA);
SKY85331-11 – 2.4GHz high-power WLAN FEM with SPDT transmit/receive switch, LNA with bypass and PA;
SKY85333-11 – 2.4GHz high-power WLAN FEM with SPDT transmit/receive switch, LNA with bypass and PA;
SKY85743-21 – 5GHz WLAN FEM with SPDT transmit/receive switch, LNA with bypass and PA;
SKY85747-11 – 5GHz WLAN FEM with SPDT transmit/receive switch, LNA with bypass and PA;
SKY85755-11 – 5GHz WLAN FEM with SPDT transmit/receive switch, LNA with bypass and PA.

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