SWKS Skyworks Solutions Inc

Saves Board Space, Improves Data Throughput and Enhances Transmit Range for WLAN Applications; Leverages Company's Multi-Chip Module Capabilities Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), a global leader in analog, mixed signal and digital semiconductors for mobile communications applications, today announced that Broadcom has selected its SKY65206, an integrated front-end module for 802.11 b/g wireless LAN applications, as a reference design for use in conjunction with their 54g(TM) chip set. This solution builds upon Skyworks' core analog technologies, integration expertise and multi-chip module packaging capabilities developed in the cellular handset market. "By partnering with Skyworks, Broadcom will continue to deliver products that will greatly improve the Wi-Fi user experience," said Brian Bedrosian, senior product line manager for Broadcom's Home & Wireless Networking business unit. "Skyworks' wireless LAN front-end module meets Broadcom's need for a complementary architecture that simplifies and accelerates customers' design cycles through the integration of key RF functionality in a compact package," said Sean Martin, Skyworks' senior director of marketing for Linear Products. "Broadcom's customers can now easily incorporate our product to meet their performance and design specifications." The SKY65206 is an 8 mm x 7 mm single band 802.11 b/g front-end module that integrates a power amplifier with bias control, input/output filters, and a diversity antenna switch, decreasing the number of components and saving critical board space. Alternative discrete implementations may require up to 20 individual components. With its high linearity and high gain, the SKY65206 also improves data throughput and enhances the transmit range for any wireless product, thereby allowing users to remain connected at greater distances. Its directional power detection makes the module insensitive to antenna mismatches, enabling consistent transmission performance in a variety of operating environments. According to Christopher Taylor, director of RF and Wireless Components for Strategy Analytics, an industry research firm: "Demand for front-end modules for Wi-Fi will grow significantly in the next few years, with estimates for 2007 approaching approximately 50 million units, up from 7 million units in 2004. Skyworks is well positioned to deliver this key technology given their success in pioneering front-end module technology for the handset." All of Skyworks' wireless LAN front-end modules are offered in a laminate-based, plastic multi-chip module packaging, are screened at operating frequency prior to shipment for guaranteed performance, and comply with all FCC and IEEE 802.11 requirements. The SKY65206 is ramping to volume production this quarter. About Broadcom 54g(TM) 54g(TM) is Broadcom's maximum performance implementation of the IEEE 802.11 standard, the new mainstream Wi-Fi technology for homes, businesses and public hot spots. Broadcom(R) 54g technology provides the industry's best combination of speed, reach and security, and is compatible with the 100 million-plus 802.11g and 802.11b devices installed to date. The technology can be found in the leading brands of wireless LAN products and notebook PC, including Acer, Apple, Belkin, Buffalo, Cisco/Linksys, Dell, eMachines, Gateway, HP/Compaq, Microsoft and Motorola. 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. Safe Harbor Statement This news release includes "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include information relating to future results of Skyworks (including certain projections and business trends). Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "believes," "plans," "may," "will," "continue," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. 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