Skyworks Solutions Inc. announced it has expanded its family of SkyLiTE™ front-end solutions powering LTE devices. Originally targeted for mobile platforms in emerging markets, the newest solutions are also being adopted across Internet of Things (IoT) applications that utilize embedded cellular connections such as the connected car and wearables. The SkyLiTE™ product family incorporates the amplification, switching, Wi-Fi filtering and coupler functionality required to support all major FDD/TDD bands and has been uniquely architected to support the hardware and software compatibility requirements for all major system on a chip platforms. With the addition of external duplexers, this product suite provides OEMs with a scalable and reconfigurable front-end system for broad markets and applications worldwide.

SKY77643-21 is a multimode multiband power amplifier module that supports 3G/4G handsets and operates efficiently in WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and LTE modes. The module is fully programmable through a Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI®). The InGaP and silicon die along with the passive components are mounted on a multi-layer laminate substrate and come in a 4.0 x 6.8 x 0.8 mm, 42-pad MCM, SMT package for a highly manufacturable, low cost solution.

SKY77822-21 is a fully matched, 28-pad surface mount power amplifier module developed for LTE applications. The module includes broadband coverage of FDD LTE Bands 7 and 30, TDD LTE Bands 38/40, and Band 41, all in a compact 4.0 x 3.65 mm package. The device delivers unsurpassed savings in current consumption for data-intensive applications by attaining high efficiencies throughout the entire power range.

SKY77916-21 is a transmit/receive front-end module that offers the complete transmit VCO-to-antenna and antenna-to-receive SAW filter solution for advanced cellular handsets comprising quad-band GSM, GPRS, EDGE multi-slot operation, and TD-SCDMA and TDD LTE transmission. The FEM fully enables broadband 3G/4G RF switch-through, outward switching of the power amplifier RF inputs, 14 transmit/receive antenna switch ports, and an integrated directional coupler. SKY77641 is a multimode multiband power amplifier module that supports 3G/4G handsets and operates efficiently in WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and LTE modes.

The module is fully programmable through a MIPI®. The module consists of a WCDMA /LTE block for low, high, and mid-bands, and a multi-function control block with RF input/output ports internally matched to 50 to reduce the number of external components. Skyworks will be highlighting its Internet of Things product portfolio at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Meeting Place 25646 from January 6 to 9, 2016.