LTE Universal Front-end Module for IoT Applications

Skyworks SKY68020-11

Skyworks is pleased to announce the release of the SKY68020-11, an LTE-M/NB-IoT front-end solution for low power, low data rate Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This advanced multi-band front-end module is system-on-chip (SoC) agnostic, delivers global coverage and is designed to meet the most difficult network operator band specifications.

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SKY68020-11 Features:

  • Broad frequency range supporting over 20 LTE bands, enabling single SKU designs to cover future LTE-M and NB-IoT deployments including B14, B70, B71, and B85
  • Excellent harmonic performance, meeting stringent B13 second harmonic specification of –50 dBm/MHz required for Verizon deployment
  • Integrated power amplifier, Tx/Rx filtering, antenna switch and MIPI® controller, saving PCB area over discrete implementations
  • Flexible, high-power AUX ports, supporting additional bands and enabling 2G/3G fallback
  • Extremely low leakage current (0.4 µA), benefiting battery powered IoT devices
SKY68020-11 Functional Block Diagram
SKY68020-11 Functional Block Diagram.

SKY68020-11 Specifications

  • Tx Output Power: 24 dBm
  • Current Consumption: 300 mA (782 MHz)
  • Supply Voltage: 2.85 – 4.5 V
  • AUX Port Range: 450 MHz – 2.7 GHz
  • Rx Insertion Loss: 2 dB
  • Package: 4 × 5 × 0.9 mm

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