Skyworks Solutions Inc. announced that Semtech is leveraging its new suite of low-power, wide-area network (LPWAN) products. Semtech is integrating Skyworks’ front-end solutions with next-generation LoRa devices and wireless radio frequency technology (LoRa technology) for picocell gateways. Skyworks’ modules quadruple the operating range, supply maximum power and improve sensitivity versus alternative architectures, all in a compact form factor.
LoRa is quickly emerging as a leading wireless standard for the internet of things (IoT) across energy management, smart agriculture, industrial automation, security, the connected home and more. According to industry estimates, the global LPWAN market is expected to grow from $1 billion in 2016 to more than $24 billion by 2021, a compounded annual growth rate of 89%. In addition, Idate projects that LPWAN unit shipments will more than triple from 109 million in 2017 to 339 million by 2025.
Skyworks’ high-efficiency front-end modules for LPWAN applications include the SKY66420-11, SKY66421-11 and SKY66423-11.
Please visit Skyworks’ Front-End Modules for the IoT for more information.
