Skyworks Collaborates with Broadcom on 802.11ax Max WiFi Platforms
January 25 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Solutions Deliver the Fastest Wireless
Networking Connections in the World
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high
performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and
things, today announced that its new portfolio of 802.11ax wireless
connectivity solutions are being leveraged by Broadcom in their
recently launched Max WiFi reference platforms. Skyworks’
innovative modules integrate high power transmit and low-noise
receive amplification with precision switch capability in an
ultra-compact form factor that when paired with a modem,
incorporate all the essential functionality between the
system-on-chip (SoC) and the antenna. Specifically, Skyworks’ 2.4
and 5.0 GHz 802.11ax modules and Broadcom’s Max WiFi solutions
provide four times faster download speeds, six times faster upload
speeds, enhanced coverage and up to seven times longer battery life
when compared to 802.11ac Wi-Fi products available in the market
today.
“Skyworks is excited to be collaborating with Broadcom to
combine our advanced connectivity engines with their sixth
generation Wi-Fi devices,” said David Stasey, vice president and
general manager of diversified analog solutions for Skyworks. “This
strategic partnership gives our customers a unique opportunity to
deliver best-in-class wireless experiences for consumers across
many new markets spanning multimedia streaming, autonomous cars and
augmented/virtual reality.”
Next generation 802.11ax devices have been widely adopted across
the consumer electronics industry, as companies throughout the
ecosystem begin developing solutions and products in support of the
new standard. End applications for the Max WiFi modules include
Wi-Fi routers, residential gateways, enterprise access points, and
client devices. One of the key benefits of the 802.11ax standard is
that it allows for a more robust and dedicated connection with
data-intensive applications such as 4K TV, particularly when
multiple users are streaming Wi-Fi simultaneously.
According to ABI Research, 802.11ax devices will account for 57
percent of Wi-Fi chipsets by 2021.
About Skyworks’ Wi-Fi Connectivity Solutions
More information about Skyworks’ 802.11ax solutions can be found
on its Wi-Fi Connectivity page and as part of Broadcom’s
maxwifi.org or BCM43684 and BCM43694 reference designs.
About Broadcom Limited
Broadcom Limited (NASDAQ:AVGO) is a leading designer, developer
and global supplier of a broad range of analog and digital
semiconductor connectivity solutions. Broadcom Limited’s extensive
product portfolio serves four primary end markets: wired
infrastructure, wireless communications, enterprise storage and
industrial & other. Applications for our products in these end
markets include: data center networking, home connectivity,
broadband access, telecommunications equipment, smartphones and
base stations, data center servers and storage, factory automation,
power generation and alternative energy systems, and displays. For
more information, go to www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom, the pulse logo, Connecting everything, StrataXGS,
Tomahawk, and Broadview are among the trademarks of Broadcom. The
term "Broadcom" refers to Broadcom Limited and/or its
subsidiaries.
About Skyworks
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is empowering the wireless networking
revolution. Our highly innovative analog semiconductors are
connecting people, places and things spanning a number of new and
previously unimagined applications within the automotive,
broadband, cellular infrastructure, connected home, industrial,
medical, military, smartphone, tablet and wearable markets.
Skyworks is a global company with engineering, marketing,
operations, sales and support facilities located throughout Asia,
Europe and North America and is a member of the S&P 500® and
Nasdaq-100® market indices (NASDAQ: SWKS). For more information,
please visit Skyworks’ website at: www.skyworksinc.com.
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products; and other risks and uncertainties identified in the "Risk
Factors" section of Skyworks' most recent Annual Report on Form
10-K (and/or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) as filed with
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