Skyworks Ultra-Low Power Front-End Module Features 4X Range Extension

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Features

Integrated PA with up to +17 dBm output power
Integrated LNA (2.5 dB noise figure typical) and bypass path
Integrated antenna diversity switching for all modes
Single-ended transmit/receive interface
Fast switch on/off time: < 800 ns
Supply range: 1.7 V to 3.6 V
Sleep mode current: < 1 μA typical
No external bias resistor is required
Small MCM (22-pin, 3.5 mm x 3.0 mm x 0.82 mm) package, NiPdAu-plated (MSL3, 260 °C per JEDEC-J-STD-020)

Skyworks SKY66404-11 - RF Cafe

Skyworks SKY66404-11

April 3, 2020 - Irvine, California - Skyworks Solutions, Inc., is empowering the wireless networking revolution. Our highly innovative analog semiconductors are connecting people, places and things spanning a number of new and previously unimagined applications within the aerospace, automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, connected home, industrial, medical, military, smartphone, tablet and wearable markets.

Skyworks is pleased to launch the SKY66404-11, a 2.4 GHz front-end module (FEM) designed for Zigbee®, Thread, and Bluetooth® (including Low Energy) ultra-low power IoT applications spanning sensors, beacons, smart meters and thermostats, wireless cameras, smoke and CO detectors, and wearables including medical devices. Featuring high-performance in a compact form factor, SKY66404-11 provides increased efficiency, and more than 4X range extension over previous models. The integrated module includes a power amplifier, low-noise amplifier, low-loss bypass path, transmit and receive switches, and digital controls compatible with 1.7 to 3.6 V CMOS levels. Its wide supply voltage range also allows the device to be used in battery powered IoT applications over a broad spectrum of the battery discharge curve.

The SKY66404-11 is a high-performance, fully integrated RF front-end module (FEM) designed for Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth (including Low Energy) applications. The SKY66404-11 is designed for ease of use and maximum flexibility. The device provides integrated inter-stage matching and harmonic filter, and digital controls compatible with 1.6 V to 3.6 V CMOS levels. The RF blocks operate over a wide supply voltage range from 1.7 V to 3.6 V that allows the SKY66404-11 to be used in battery powered applications over a wide spectrum of the battery discharge curve. Reference Designs The SKY66404-11 FEM has been designed into reference designs with products from Dialog Semiconductor, Nordic Semiconductor, NXP, Texas Instruments and Silicon Labs. Combined with our partners' platforms, the SKY66404-11 meets today's demand for long-range, low-power and cost-effective solutions.

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is empowering the wireless networking revolution. Our highly innovative analog semiconductors are connecting people, places and things spanning a number of new and previously unimagined applications within the aerospace, automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, connected home, industrial, medical, military, smartphone, tablet and wearable markets. Skyworks is a global company with engineering, marketing, operations, sales and support facilities located throughout Asia, Europe and North America and is a member of the S&P 500® and Nasdaq-100® market indices (Nasdaq: SWKS).