5 GHz Front-end Solution for 802.11ac Applications

Skyworks has introduced the SKY85716-11, a fully-integrated 5 GHz 802.11ac front-end solution that supports connectivity for nominal power applications including access points, routers and gateways.  This high performance Wi-Fi product incorporates an SPDT transmit/receive switch, LNA with bypass and a power amplifier.  It also includes an enable/disable function that allows for power savings during off mode.  Because the SKY85716-11 occupies minimal board space, the solution is ideal for high-stream-count designs, compact devices an emerging wireless mesh networks when combined with modem reference designs.