Skyworks Supports Samsung’s GALAXY S 4 Smartphone Platforms |
 -- Samsung Leveraging Multiple High-performance Analog and Front-end Solutions WOBURN, Mass., April 23, 2013 – Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today announced it is supporting Samsung’s GALAXY S 4 smartphone platforms with multiple high-performance analog and front-end solutions.  “Skyworks
is delighted to be supporting Samsung’s flagship GALAXY S 4 smartphone platform,” said Liam
K. Griffin, executive vice president and corporate general manager at Skyworks. “Given
our broad product portfolio and system-level expertise, we have expanded our partnership with
Samsung beyond delivering traditional power amplifiers to providing an entire suite of solutions
for an unprecedented level of analog and RF integration.”Skyworks employs a global workforce of application and system engineers and leverages its deep understanding of platform level requirements, in-house building blocks, scale and industry-leading capabilities in system-level integration to deliver best-in-class solutions so that its customers can focus on market demands and industrial design. Skyworks’ content in the GALAXY S 4 platforms include multimode, multiband front-end solutions, LTE power amplifiers, 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi front-end modules, multiple DC/DC converters and diversity switches. About Samsung’s GALAXY S 4 The GALAXY S 4 incorporates a larger screen and battery in a light and slim shape that is stronger. The smartphone has the world’s first full HD Super AMOLED display for images. Its five-inch screen has 441 ppi for dramatic viewing quality. Outfitted with a 13 megapixel rear camera, the GALAXY S 4 also includes a dual camera function that enables simultaneous use of front and rear cameras. With its group play function, consumers can enjoy music, photos, documents and games without requiring a WiFi AP or cellular signal. In addition, S Translator provides instant translation using text or voice-on applications including email, text message and ChatON. At home, using Samsung WatchON, the smartphone will turn into an IR remote to control home entertainment systems including TVs, set-top boxes, DVD players and the air conditioner. Users can also view various content including live and cable TV and VOD based on the rich information provided by the electronic program guide. About Skyworks’ Analog and Front-end Solutions
[borders/inc-300x250.htm]About Skyworks Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors. Leveraging core technologies, Skyworks supports automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, energy management, GPS, industrial, medical, military, wireless networking, smartphone and tablet applications. The Company’s portfolio includes amplifiers, attenuators, circulators, detectors, diodes, directional couplers, front-end modules, hybrids, infrastructure RF subsystems, isolators, lighting and display solutions, mixers/demodulators, optocouplers, optoisolators, phase shifters, PLLs/synthesizers/VCOs, power dividers/combiners, power management devices, receivers, switches and technical ceramics. 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 Contact Amanda Ingalls, (949) 231-3045 sales@skyworksinc.com www.skyworksinc.com Posted 4/29/2013 |