Quanta Selects Skyworks' Direct Conversion
Transceiver for GSM/GPRS Handsets
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Integrated Chip Supports Data Access to Worldwide GSM and GPRS
Networks
WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2002--Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
(Nasdaq:SWKS - News), the industry's leading wireless semiconductor company focused on
radio frequency (RF) and complete semiconductor system solutions for mobile communications
applications, today announced that Quanta Computer Inc., a Taiwan-based global leader in PCs
and notebook computers, has selected Skyworks' single-chip radio frequency (RF) direct
conversion transceiver for its global system for mobile communications (GSM) general packet
radio service (GPRS) platform-based products. These new Quanta products will provide mobile
users with state of the art voice and data services on the worldwide GSM/GPRS networks.
Skyworks' CX74017 advanced transceiver eliminates costly intermediate-frequency (IF)
conversion steps, while reducing the number of components that are required to build the latest
multi-band GSM/GPRS handsets. This will enable Quanta to cost-effectively meet package size
requirements while supporting reliable, high-speed data connectivity on GSM/GPRS wireless
networks.
"We're pleased that Quanta, a leading supplier of personal computers and mobile handsets, has
selected our direct conversion transceiver for their emerging platforms," said Mohy Abdelgany,
Skyworks' vice president of RF systems. "With this key win, we now have 20 customers
worldwide with 35 designs based on our single chip solution."
"Skyworks' transceiver offers a tremendous cost savings when compared to other solutions and
is an integral part of our GSM/GPRS handset products, allowing us to provide power-efficient
solutions to our customers," said Georges Boulloy, senior vice president and general manger of
Quanta's Wireless Business Unit. "Their breakthrough on direct conversion transceiver
technology is ideal for cost, power and size applications such as our handset products, and
we're pleased to leverage their first class support and system expertise to enable quicker time
to market."
About Quanta
Quanta Computer, Taiwan's largest notebook PC maker, designs and manufacturers notebook
computers global brands such as Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Apple and Gateway. Quanta is also the largest notebook PC
manufacturer worldwide in terms of the number of notebook PCs manufactured in 2001.
About Skyworks
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is the industry's leading wireless semiconductor company focused on RF and complete semiconductor
system solutions for mobile communications applications. The company began operations in June 2002, following the completion of
the merger between Alpha Industries, Inc. and Conexant Systems, Inc.'s wireless communications business. Skyworks is focused
on providing front-end modules, RF subsystems and complete cellular system solutions to wireless handset and infrastructure
customers worldwide.
Skyworks is headquartered in Woburn, Mass., with executive offices in Newport Beach, Calif. The company has design,
engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Asia Pacific. For
more information please visit www.skyworksinc.com. |
