RF Subsystem for GSM/GPRS/EDGE Femtocell Base Stations, Repeaters
Portable Design News, Thursday August 07, 2008
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. has introduced the industry’s first highly integrated RF subsystem for GSM, GPRS and EDGE femtocell base stations and cellular repeaters. The RF subsystem supports femtocell base station and cellular repeaters in GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800 and PCS1900 frequency bands.
Skyworks’ new dual-chip RF subsystem solution also provides excellent linearity, blocker performance, dynamic range, and output power required by cellular operators, carriers and equipment manufacturers deploying femtocell base stations and cellular repeaters globally.
Femtocells, or small cellular home base stations designed for residential and small business environments, provide enhanced indoor cellular coverage and increase overall network capacity, while at the same time lowering backhaul costs and capital expenditure. The cellular repeaters extend services in poor coverage areas by amplifying both transmit and receive signals. In addition, the repeaters reduce problems with signal fades and dropped calls while improving voice quality, service range and access.
Skyworks’ RF subsystem is available now and is priced at $15.00 each in quantities of 10,000.
Skyworks Solutions Inc., Woburn, MA (781) 376-3000 [www.skyworksinc.com]
