Source: SkyworksSkyworks has launched the SKY66404-11, a 2.4 GHz front-end module (FEM) designed for Zigbee®, Thread, and Bluetooth® (including Low Energy) ultra-low power internet of things (IoT) applications spanning sensors, beacons, smart meters and thermostats, wireless cameras, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and wearables, including medical devices.
Featuring high-performance in a compact form factor, SKY66404-11 provides increased efficiency and more than 4X range extension over previous models. The integrated module includes a power amplifier, low-noise amplifier (LNA), low-loss bypass path, transmit and receive switches and digital controls compatible with 1.7 to 3.6 V CMOS levels. The LNA enables as much as 6-8 dB receive sensitivity improvement versus discrete system-on-chip designs.
The SKY66404-11 is available in a compact package size of 3.5 x 3.0 x 0.82 mm multi-chip module.
