News: Microelectronics
17 October 2025
Skyworks expands Wi-Fi 7 portfolio with next-gen, high-efficiency and high-performance FEMs and BAW filters
Skyworks Solutions Inc of Irvine, CA, USA (which manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors) has introduced its expanded Wi-Fi 7 portfolio, with new front-end modules (FEMs) and bulk acoustic wave (BAW) filters designed to enhance range and coverage across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands.
The firm’s Gen 2 FEMs have been validated across leading system-on-chip (SoC) platforms. The Full-band filters are the claimed to be industry’s only solution that allow simultaneous operation over the 5.170~5.895GHz and 5.945-7.125GHz bands with only one filter per band.
Skyworks says that, through its proprietary architecture, it strives to deliver front-end modules and filters that combine high linearity at high power to enable systems to deliver more content at higher speeds over larger coverage areas. These next-gen FEMs strike a balance by delivering faster speeds at further range, while delivering higher throughput at the maximum output power available.
“Our Gen 2 FEMs and Full-band filters are engineered to maximize throughput and range while minimizing latency, giving our customers a competitive edge so they can build smarter, faster, and more efficient wireless systems,” says Herman Eiliya, VP of Wi-Fi connectivity solutions.
Skyworks offers full RF front-end solutions, enabling greater flexibility and performance across all Wi-Fi bands. The Full-band technology enables access points to operate across the full 5GHz spectrum (including UNI 1–4) and the full 6GHz spectrum (including UNI 5-8). Skyworks says that its filters allow systems to utilize every band to the edge, unlocking the full potential of modern Wi-Fi standards.
Key features are cited as follows.
Filters
- Full-band filtering: The SKY85922-11 and SKY85923-11 are the only filters that offer simultaneous transmit and receiver (STR) performance across the full 5GHz and 6GHz bands.
- Enabling the use of every channel up to the band edge with no signal fallout. The inclusion of UNI 1-4 enables Channel 163, a high power, non-DFS, 160MHz channel, bringing the total number of available 160MHz channels to three
Front-end modules
- Lower power consumption: Gen 2 FEMs can operate down to a VCC of 3.15V, lowering power dissipation while maintaining performance.
- High output power: Supports up to 36dBm EIRP for high-performance mesh deployments. Support for Channel 163, enabling higher output power, lower FEM supply voltage, and simplified mesh deployments with just one filter.
- Nonlinear FEMs: Nonlinear FEMs are designed to operate with digital pre-distortion (DPD) systems, enhancing range and throughput while maintaining lower power consumption.
- Broad SoC compatibility: Supports all major Wi-Fi SOC solutions.
- Compact form factors: Available in 3mm x 3mm and 3mm x 5mm MCM packages.
- Complete portfolio: FEMs and filters cover the 2GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands.
Samples are available now for customer design. Skyworks showcased its Wi-Fi, IoT, Massive MIMO, and data-center solutions at Network X in Paris, France.