Skyworks Enables Sierra Wireless’ HL Series for Internet of Things Applications
April 03 2017 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
World’s Leading M2M Module Provider Leveraging
17 Skyworks Devices;
Solutions Deliver Global Coverage and Network
Scalability in a Compact Form Factor
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high
performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and
things, today announced that Sierra Wireless is leveraging a broad
suite of Skyworks’ 3G/4G connectivity solutions to power their
AirPrime® HL Series wireless modules targeting machine-to-machine
(M2M) and device-to-cloud applications. In total, Sierra Wireless
is utilizing 17 Skyworks devices spanning high performance
multimode, multiband power amplifiers, transmit/receive front-end
modules, RF switches and DC-DC converters. With the integration of
Skyworks’ devices, Sierra Wireless’ modules uniquely combine voice
and connectivity functionality that can be deployed in any region
and on any wireless mobile network.
“By partnering with market leaders like Sierra Wireless,
Skyworks is diversifying into new, fast-growing markets across the
Internet of Things,” said Carlos Bori, vice president of sales and
marketing for Skyworks. “Our unique connectivity portfolio and
integration capabilities enable us to solve our customers’
challenges and deliver efficient, scalable solutions.”
“Sierra Wireless’ HL Series modules provide unprecedented
scalability between networks,” said Dan Schieler, senior vice
president and general manager, OEM Solutions, Sierra Wireless. “By
leveraging Skyworks’ analog and RF expertise, we are able to
support various data rates, enable global coverage and offer
industrial-grade solutions for OEMs who are looking to standardize
connectivity across multiple products and markets.”
According to a GSMA Intelligence report, at its current rate of
trajectory, global cellular M2M connections are forecast to reach
close to one billion by 2020, growing at a 25 percent per year
compound annual growth rate from 2015 to 2020.
About Skyworks’ IoT Solutions
For a full listing of Skyworks’ products supporting IoT – M2M
applications and markets, please visit: Skyworks’ IoT-M2M
Solutions.
For more information, please contact sales@skyworksinc.com.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is building the
Internet of Things with intelligent wireless solutions that empower
organizations to innovate in the connected world. We offer the
industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of 2G, 3G and 4G embedded
modules and gateways, seamlessly integrated with our secure cloud
and connectivity services. OEMs and enterprises worldwide trust our
innovative solutions to get their connected products and services
to market faster. Sierra Wireless has more than 1,100 employees
globally and operates R&D centers in North America, Europe and
Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
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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