Skyworks PA Enables First Commercial LTE Device
Source/Type: News - Staff reports

Author: CompoundSemi News Staff

July 12, 2010... Skyworks Solutions, Inc. of Woburn, Massachusetts USA, reports that Samsung Electronics is using its power amplifier (PA) modules for the GT-B3710 – a high speed 4G USB modem. Samsung claims that the device is the world’s first long-term evolution (LTE)-commercialized device. Samsung's 4G modem supports the 2.6 GHz band for LTE service. The Skyworks PA utilized in the device is the SKY77706 LTE PA module. Skyworks says that the small and efficient module is designed for multiple handset and data card applications. Skyworks also boasts that the PA allows consumers to enjoy the benefits of high-speed data services such as advanced Web TV broadcasting, online gaming and Web conferencing. 4G systems offer higher data rates for data and streamed multimedia than previous generation

“Skyworks and Samsung are pleased to develop LTE technologies for today’s leading handset OEMs, infrastructure suppliers, and operators worldwide,” said Dr. Gene A. Tkachenko, senior director of engineering at Skyworks. “With LTE network commitments increasing worldwide, Skyworks is once again at the forefront of enabling next-generation solutions to help boost network throughput, improve efficiency and performance, and simplify roaming to deliver the ultimate consumer experience regardless of the platform.”

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