Skyworks powers multiple chipsets targeting smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices

Mobile World Congress 2012, BARCELONA, SPAIN: Skyworks Solutions Inc., an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today announced that several of its front-end solutions are being leveraged by the industry’s leading baseband providers for their smartphone platforms currently supporting all of the world's leading mobile broadband standards.

Several of Skyworks’ newest power amplifiers and front-end modules deliver approximately 50 percent power added efficiency with a 30 percent smaller footprint. Specifically, Skyworks’ solutions are compatible with the world’s first fully integrated long term evolution (LTE) modem chipset containing an integrated dual core application processor for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

“Skyworks is delighted to be partnering with the industry’s leading baseband providers to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of next generation mobile devices,” said Gregory L. Waters, executive VP and GM, front-end solutions at Skyworks. “Our product portfolio continues to push performance and integration to new levels that when combined with best-in-class chipset platforms are enabling platforms that offer consumers unparalleled performance and enhanced user experiences.”