Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Tue, February 10, 2009
Mon, February 9, 2009
SkyCross Partners with Infineon and Redefines Mobile Phone Architecture to Lower Cost
VIERA, Fla.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ SkyCross ], a global antenna solutions company, has partnered with [ Infineon Technologies AG ](Frankfurt:IFX.F) (NYSE:IFX) to reduce the bill of materials for ultra-low cost handsets. The innovative handset architecture leverages the technical advantages of Infineon chips and award-winning [ SkyCross iMAT antennas ] to eliminate conventional RF components. This enables lower cost, simpler integration, and space savings without sacrificing performance.
The benefits of the new handset architecture result from consolidating components. The Infineon platform is comprised of one single chip that integrates baseband, power management, RF, and two SIM interfaces. When this chip is paired with an iMAT antenna from SkyCross, which offers multiple feeds, each with high isolation, developers can eliminate the switchplexer in the system. This solution also bundles technologies, development tools, and customer support specifically designed for high volume production.
"Cost is a main driver in each of the mobile phone segments, but pressure is particularly intense for the rapidly growing, high volume, ultra-low cost segment," said Horst Pratsch, Vice President of Marketing for Entry Phone Business at Infineon. "This pressure encourages innovation, and we are pleased to address the challenge with the talented team at SkyCross."
"This game-changing architecture developed by Infineon and SkyCross delivers design freedom to ultra-low cost handset designers," said Joe Gifford, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Product Management at SkyCross. "iMAT continues to demonstrate benefits across a wide range of products, and this use of the versatile technology represents a new wave of possibilities."
The ultra-low cost solution is available now, and future generations are coming soon. The Infineon X-GoldTM102 chip already in mass production incorporates the iMAT dual feed antenna into its XMMTM1020 platform. iMAT, launched in January 2008, is available today in production units such as the [ first USB dongle ] to be certified by the WiMAX Forum.
See this innovative solution at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona February 16-19 and enter a drawing to win Bose noise cancellation headphones. SkyCross is located in hall 2.1 stand B33, and Infineon is in hall 1 stand B19.
About SkyCross
SkyCross ([ www.skycross.com ]) is a global wireless company providing antenna-centric RF solutions to the mobile phone, home entertainment, and computing industries. SkyCross provides high-performance, frequency-agile, protocol-independent antenna technology bundled with RF system-level expertise and responsive regional support. This convenient approach empowers device manufacturers to develop winning consumer electronics products and deliver them to market faster and easier. Founded in 2000, SkyCross is ISO 9001 certified and supports customers from its full-service facilities in the USA, South Korea, and China.
