Skyworks Launches Highly Integrated EDGE Multimedia Platform; 3-Chip Lynx(TM) System Solution Enables Broad Range of Next-Generation Handset Features While Reducing Board Space by 20 Percent
WOBURN, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Sept. 12, 2005—
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), a global leader
in analog, mixed signal and digital semiconductors for mobile
communications applications, today expanded its EDGE portfolio with
the introduction of its 3-chip complete system solution that
significantly reduces board space and enables multimedia features
including a high-resolution camera interface, MP3 and MPEG. Skyworks'
Lynx(TM) architecture combines its next-generation ARM 9(TM) processor
and StarCore(TM) DSP baseband engine, an integrated analog
mixed-signal and Helios(TM) direct conversion receiver, and a power
amplifier (PA) module. Lynx(TM) also delivers a system-optimized EDGE
Class 12 protocol stack that incorporates a flexible multimedia
framework to enable a wide range of features for globally distributed
handsets. With the addition of its system solution, Skyworks' complete
EDGE portfolio can be tailored to meet custom OEM and ODM integration
requirements, ranging from a standalone Intera(TM) front-end module
(FEM), to a Helios(TM) radio, to a complete Lynx(TM) system.
"Through unprecedented levels of semiconductor and software
integration, Skyworks is squarely focused on offering handset
suppliers solutions that balance system size, processing horsepower
and battery life, while delivering comprehensive multimedia features
that eliminate the need for external companion ICs and speed time to
market," said Greg Waters, vice president and general manager of
Skyworks' Cellular Systems group. "As the wireless industry moves
towards third-generation (3G) cellular services, end-users will
continue to increase their demand for features such as imaging, MP3
and gaming, as well as streaming video functionality in the handset.
Skyworks' family of Lynx(TM) platforms is scalable to support these
requirements, while reducing overall system size by 20 percent from
discrete implementations with an even greater decline in overall bill
of materials."
Skyworks' GSM/GPRS/E-GPRS product families go through extensive
interoperability testing (IOT) and field testing, operating on over
100 networks in 50 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia,
and the Middle East. Skyworks provides an experienced customer
production engineering team to support board layout, system software
integration, and full type approval, up through production ramp.
Technical Details
Skyworks' Lynx(TM) complete system solution incorporates a
multimedia framework that delivers next-generation functionality and
services on a single ARM 9 core architecture. The multimedia playback
engine supports a number of audio (MIDI 64-tone, XMF, MP3, WMA, AAC,
AMR), still image (JPEG, GIF), video (MPEG, H.263, H.264), and 2-D/3-D
graphics formats. With an integrated multi-megapixel camera interface
and on-chip image signal processing (ISP), Lynx is able to process and
encode high-resolution still image (JPEG) and video (3GPP and MP4)
formats. Multiple peripheral interfaces are supported including USB
2.0 OTG, MMC/SD, IrDA, and Bluetooth. The platform comes
pre-integrated with Java JTWI 1.0, and supports a number of JSRs and
other data services.
The L9100 represents the first system in the platform series and
provides 2 megapixel camera plus ISP, USB 2.0 OTG, MMC/SD, and IrDA
interfaces, along with support for Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi and other
peripherals. The Lynx(TM) L9100 is available now and currently
sampling to qualified customers worldwide.
About Skyworks
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is a global leader in analog, mixed
signal and digital semiconductors for mobile communications
applications. The company's power amplifiers, front-end modules,
direct conversion transceivers and complete system solutions are at
the heart of many of today's leading-edge multimedia handsets,
cellular base stations and wireless networking platforms. Skyworks
also offers a portfolio of highly innovative linear products,
supporting a diverse set of automotive, broadband, industrial and
medical customers.
Headquartered in Woburn, Mass., Skyworks is worldwide with
engineering, manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout
Asia, Europe and North America. For more information, please visit the
Skyworks Web site at: www.skyworksinc.com.
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and existing products; the ability to develop, manufacture and market
innovative products in a rapidly changing technological environment;
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Note to Editors: Skyworks, Skyworks Solutions and Lynx are
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Contact:
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Amanda Ingalls (Media), 949-231-3045
or
Thomas Schiller (Investors), 949-231-4700
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