Skyworks Solutions has launched its next generation diversity receive modules (DRx) for LTE smartphones. The new DRx modules improve receiver sensitivity and data throughput, deliver higher levels of integration in a smaller footprint and provide the flexibility to support multiple antenna configurations. From single-feed, broad band antennas to advanced multi-feed antennas addressing carrier aggregation, these solutions allow customers to select the optimal configuration for their platform requirements.
Skyworks' family of DRx modules incorporate low loss RF switches, high performance receive filters and LNAs, leveraging the company's systems level expertise to deliver highly integrated solutions that dramatically enhance downlink data rates in LTE advanced MIMO systems. By amplifying the receive signal, receiver sensitivity and data throughput are improved, providing a richer consumer experience while increasing network efficiency.
Approximately 75 percent of network traffic on mobile devices is on the downlink or receive side. Skyworks' highly integrated DRx modules maximize LTE data throughput thereby helping mobile communication networks deliver increasing amounts of data.
About Skyworks' Next Generation Diversity Receive Modules
SKY13740 - an LNA diversity module for cellular mobile devices that is optimized for single input/output, world roaming user equipment platforms. The solution supports cellular diversity receiver functions and is compatible with 3GPP GSM, WCDMA, LTE and LTE standards for Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20 and 26. Additional RF bands can be supported through its auxiliary ports. The module is baseband vendor agnostic, controlled via a standard RF front-end MIPI® control interface and contained in a small 5 x 3 x 0.8 mm 23-lead surface mount package.
SKY13741 - an LNA diversity module for cellular mobile devices that is optimized for China-centric user equipment platforms. It supports cellular diversity receiver functions and is compatible with 3GPP GSM, WCDMA, LTE and LTE standards for Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 39, 40 and 41. Additional RF bands can be supported through its auxiliary port. The module is baseband vendor agnostic, controlled via a standard RF front-end MIPI® control interface and contained in a small 4 x 3 x 0.8 mm 24-lead surface mount package.
SKY13744-11 - an LNA diversity module for cellular mobile devices that is optimized for platforms supporting carrier aggregation or multi-feed antenna designs. It supports cellular diversity receiver functions and is compatible with 3GPP GSM, WCDMA and LTE standards for Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20 and 26. Additional RF bands can be supported through its auxiliary ports. Separate control registers allow the user to independently control any two low band, middle band, and high band RF paths. The module is baseband vendor agnostic, controlled via a standard RF front-end MIPI® control interface and contained in a small 5 x 3 x 0.8 mm, 29-lead surface mount package.
These Products are Showcased at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Pricing and Availability
Skyworks' new diversity receive solutions are currently available for both sampling and production. For additional product information, please contact [email protected].
