Skyworks has introduced a suite of high performance amplifiers specifically designed for the rapidly growing small cell infrastructure market. As mobile devices and applications supporting the Internet of Things transition to 5G technologies, there will be an immediate and substantial increase in network load and an unprecedented deployment of small cell systems to help improve network performance. This new portfolio of products from Skyworks provides infrastructure OEMs industry leading performance and an entire portfolio of solutions for next generation global cellular networks that address multiple bands.
With the launch of these new amplifiers, they are enabling small cell infrastructure OEMs to radically simplify their system architecture. These amplifiers meet stringent band requirements in the global landscape and provide customers with excellent amplifier efficiency with a lower bill of materials, resulting in better network efficiency and lower costs.
According to a report published by the Small Cell Forum in Feb 2016, the global small cell market is estimated to grow from $1 billion in annual equipment sales in 2015 to $6.7 billion by 2020 with small cells accounting for 85 percent of the radio access network (RAN) hardware in a mobile operator’s network.
This portfolio of power amplifiers consists of the SKY66184-11, SKY66185-11 and SKY66186-11. They are compact devices designed for FDD/TDD small cell base stations and cover major LTE bands. High gain and high linearity for optimal performance with excellent output return loss make these devices easy to use and minimize the number of external components. These solutions include integrated coupler for output power monitoring and only require single 3.3V power supply.
Skyworks is showcasing its new products and broad market solutions portfolio at the IMS2016 Symposium at the Moscone Center in San Francisco (Booth 1611) from May 24-26, including live demonstrations of the SKY66184-11.
