The SKY85018-11 from Skyworks is a Bluetooth Power Amplifier with bypass mode, suited for improving Bluetooth connectivity ranges, which are required for music streaming. It provides a gain of 20 dB and high output power of 23 dBm for basic data rates and 14 dBm for enhanced data rates. The PA is available in a compact 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.6 package and is ideal for smartphones, tablets and other portable devices. The amplifier can run directly off battery, removing the need for an LDO voltage regulator.
