Skyworks Launches Family of SMT Discrete Semiconductors for High Performance Mixer and Detector Applications
October 27 2008 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high
performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile
connectivity, today introduced the industry�s smallest and lowest
profile packaged silicon radio frequency (RF) Schottky diodes in a
0201 surface mount technology (SMT) footprint. This new family of
ultra-miniature and high-performance packaged diodes, which is
priced comparably to traditional plastic packages, is ideal for a
wide range of high-volume and cost-sensitive applications including
CATV/DBS set-top boxes, microwave radios, RFID tags, wireless
infrastructure and embedded WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n modules. �Skyworks�
breakthrough technology enables discrete packaged RF diodes with a
much lower profile and higher frequency operation than traditional
plastic packaging,� said David Stasey, Skyworks� vice president of
Analog Components. �This results in a cost competitive, high
performance, and small footprint solution that suits our customers
who service a broad range of applications.� About the SMS7621-096
and SMS7630-093 The SMS7621-096 is a low barrier silicon RF
Schottky diode that is well suited for a variety of applications
including high sensitivity RF power detection, video sampling
circuits, and low conversion loss balanced mixers. The SMS7630-093
is a very low barrier zero bias silicon RF Schottky diode that is
ideal for ultra-sensitive video detectors and sampling
applications. Very low package parasitic impedance, forward
voltage, and junction capacitance makes both devices well suited
for RF and microwave signal detection applications up to 26
gigahertz (GHz) � traditional plastic packaging is typically only
specified up to 10 GHz. Skyworks� low-cost packaging technology
results in an ultra-miniature 0201 form factor diode with overall
height of less than 0.3 millimeters � able to fit into a board area
that is over 30 percent smaller than other packaged diode
solutions. The devices are protected with a stress absorbent
passivation for high reliability, and are compatible with existing
high-speed 0201 surface mount assembly equipment. Leadless diode
packaging also allows for greatly improved high frequency operation
and tighter parameter distribution when compared to
plastic-packaged alternatives. Both diodes can operate over a wide
temperature range of -65 to +150 degrees Celsius and are well
suited for both military and commercial applications. In addition,
the discrete solutions are offered in lead (Pb)-free restriction of
hazardous substances (RoHS) packaging. Pricing and Availability
Sample quantities are available now in bulk and tape and reel
packaging with volume production release scheduled for November
2008. Skyworks is also developing a series of pair and
anti-parallel pair configurations to further expand the company�s
Schottky diode 0201 product offerings, and will be sampling new PIN
and varactor diodes in similar ultra-miniature packaging early in
2009. For specific pricing and delivery information, please contact
sales@skyworksinc.com. Skyworks at European Microwave Week 2008
Skyworks will be showcasing their technology in Booth 1504 at
European Microwave Week 2008, being held Oct. 27-31 in Amsterdam,
The Netherlands at the Amsterdam RAI. About Skyworks Skyworks
Solutions, Inc. is an innovator of high performance analog and
mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity. The
company's power amplifiers, front-end modules and direct conversion
radios are at the heart of many of today's leading-edge multimedia
handsets. Leveraging core technologies, Skyworks also offers a
diverse portfolio of linear products that support automotive,
broadband, cellular infrastructure, industrial and medical
applications. 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 Skyworks� Web site at: www.skyworksinc.com. Safe
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