Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA (which manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors) has launched its next-generation diversity receive modules (DRx) for LTE smartphones.
The firm says that its newest 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, broadband antennas to advanced multi-feed antennas addressing carrier aggregation, the solutions allow users to select the optimal configuration for their platform requirements.
The family of DRx modules incorporate low-loss RF switches, high-performance receive filters and low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), leveraging the firm'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, increasing network efficiency.
"Skyworks continues to push the integration and performance envelope while capturing significantly higher content per platform," says David Stasey, VP & general manager of analog solutions. "Our next-generation diversity receive models support multiple LTE bands, reduce RF complexity and enhance data throughput - all in a simple and flexible architecture," he add
About 75% of network traffic on mobile devices is on the downlink or receive side. Skyworks' highly integrated DRx modules maximize LTE data throughput, helping mobile communication networks to deliver increasing amounts of data.
For all three modules, additional RF bands can be supported through its auxiliary ports. The new diversity receive solutions are available now for both sampling and production.
Skyworks is showcasing its product portfolio in Hall 6, Booth C41 (6C41) at the GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC2015) in Barcelona, Spain (2-5 March).
