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Two High Power Shunt PIN Diodes: SMP1331-085LF / SMP1331-087LF

SMP1331-085LF_SMPP1331-087LFSkyworks introduces two high power, surface mount, series connected PIN diodes suitable for high-power, high-volume, large signal switch and attenuator applications ranging from 10 MHz to beyond 6 GHz. Typical resistance for the SMP1331-085LF and SMP1331-087LF is 0.50 Ω at 100 mA is and the maximum capacitance is 0.35 pF at 30 V. The low capacitance, low parasitic inductance devices are ideal for use in land mobile radios and infrastructure systems.


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Two Global Navigation LNA Front-End Modules: SKY65713-11 and SKY65715-81.

SKY65713-11_SKY65715-81Skyworks 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, machine to machine (M2M) systems, base stations, asset tracking instruments, professional radios and Internet of Things applications. 


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Two Global Navigation Low Noise Amplifiers: SKY65605-21 and SKY65611-21

SKY65605-21_SKY65611-11Skyworks introduces two global navigation low noise amplifiers.  The SKY65605-21 and SKY65611-21 are both designed for BeiDou/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver applications and are optimized to operate from 1559 to 1606 MHz.  Each device integrates all output matching components, thereby requiring only a single external input matching component.The devices provide high linearity, excellent gain, a high 1 dB input compression point (IP1 dB), and a superior noise figure.


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Low-Power Bluetooth® BLE / FEMs: SKY66110-11 and SKY66111-11

SKY66110-11Skyworks 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 2.485 GHz, with power consumption of only 10 mA in transmit mode. The FEMs more than double the range when compared to a standalone system on chip solution. The SKY66111-11 FEM features adjustable output power.


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BLE Front-End Modules: SKY66110-11 / SKY66111-11

SKY66110-11 SKY66111-11Skyworks 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 2.485 GHz, with power consumption of only 10 mA in transmit mode. The FEMs more than double the range when compared to a standalone system on chip solution. The SKY66111-11 FEM features adjustable output power.


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Ultra-Broadband Low-Noise Amplifier: SKY67159-396LF

SKY67159-396LFSkyworks introduces an ultra-broadband low-noise amplifier (LNA) with superior gain flatness and exceptional linearity.The SKY67159-396LF single stage GaAs pHEMT LNA offers ultra-broadband performance with a single matching circuit, low noise figure and good linearity. On-die active bias design ensures consistent performance over process and temperature variation. The device allows high performance operation at temperatures up to +105 °C.


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Single-Pole, Double-Throw Switch: SKYA2001

SKYA21001Skyworks 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 (0.4 dB at 2.4 GHz) and positive voltage operation with very low DC power consumption (10 µA). Its AEC-Q100 qualification supports extended production life requirements. The device is manufactured in an ultraminiature 2.00 x 1.25 mm, 6-pin SC-70 package.


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Hermetic GaAs IC SPDT Absorptive Switch: ISO13286

ISO13286AngleSkyworks, through its Isolink subsidiary, introduces a low-loss, high performance wideband DC to 8 GHz hermetic GaAs IC single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) absorptive switch. The ISO13286 is ideal for high reliability space, satellite, and defense applications. The device performs with 50 dB isolation at 4 GHz and low loss of 1.5 dB at 4 GHz. Testing is available to the screening requirements of MIL-PRF-38535 Class B and S.


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How Wireless Works

How Wireless Works

Skyworks is pleased to announce the launch of “How Wireless Works” – a short, animated video explaining what happens each time we use our smartphones, tablets or other wireless device. Wireless connectivity is everywhere and an integral part of our daily lives. Yet very few understand how it all works. This non-technical video is fun, informative and created for those who want to simply understand what enables all those seamless connections. Watch it directly at http://www.skyworksinc.com/HowWirelessWorks.aspx


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Hermetic GaAs IC SPST Non-Reflective Switch: ISO13316

ISO13316Skyworks, through its Isolink subsidiary, introduces a low-loss, high performance wideband DC to 6 GHz hermetic GaAs IC single-pole, single-throw (SPST) non-reflective switch. The ISO13316 is ideal for high reliability space, satellite, and defense applications. The device performs with 45 dB isolation at 2 GHz and low loss of  1.1 dB at 6 GHz. The ISO13316 die is produced with Skyworks' GaAs pHEMT process that has shown radiation tolerance to 100 kRad.


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