Modules Extend Range and Optimize Battery Life
in Emerging Internet of Things Applications
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high
performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and
things, today announced that its front-end modules are being
leveraged by Iotera, a leader in wireless technologies for wide
area Internet of Things applications, across their family of IOTA®
GPS-enabled tracking products. Initially deployed for tracking
pets, these devices are now being utilized to protect vehicles,
bicycles and other personal items. Tracking is becoming an
increasingly important opportunity as the Internet of Things
explosion proliferates and encompasses a wide range of new and
previously unimagined applications ranging from smart meters and
connected vehicles, to security systems and industrial uses.
Skyworks’ connectivity solutions extend range and maximize battery
life in these types of devices.
“Skyworks is intensely focused on enabling a broad range of
applications spanning the Internet of Things,” said John O’Neill,
vice president of broad markets for Skyworks. “We are excited to be
partnering with Iotera and part of a family of products that is
breaking size and performance barriers in this emerging market.
This partnership is yet another example of how Skyworks is
leveraging its broad product portfolio and systems expertise to
create a first mover advantage for new applications.”
“Skyworks has been a vital partner as we developed our
proprietary platform for our revolutionary tracking devices,” said
Ben Wild, CEO of Iotera. “Their solutions have enabled us to build
the world’s smallest, real-time GPS tracking devices with industry
leading battery life, giving us tremendous competitive
advantages.”
Long range device tracking without the need for monthly fees is
quickly growing in popularity as people become aware of these
products and services. According to an April Global Market Insights
report, the consumer global pet wearable market alone is expected
to exceed $2 billion by 2023, driven in large part by the rising
demand for remote monitoring and tracking of pets. Looking more
broadly, IDC is expecting global wearable device shipments to surge
from 76.1 million units in 2015 to 173.4 million by 2019,
representing a 128 percent increase. In the industrial segment,
General Electric estimates connected industrial machinery will add
$10 to $15 trillion to the global GDP within the next 20 years.
About Skyworks’ Front-end Connectivity Solutions
Iotera’s IOTA® GPS-enabled trackers utilize Skyworks’ SE2435L, a
high-performance, highly integrated RF front-end module designed
for high-power Industrial, Scientific, Medical (ISM) band
applications. Other applications include smart meters, in-home
appliances and smart thermostats. The device includes an integrated
power amplifier, a low noise amplifier and an antenna switching
with transmit/receive diversity function. For additional
information about this and other connectivity front-end modules
from Skyworks, please visit: Front-end Modules.
Skyworks at IMS2016
Skyworks will be highlighting its broad product portfolio at the
IMS2016 Symposium at the Moscone Center, Booth 1611 from May
24-26.
About Iotera
Iotera is a world leader in wireless technologies for the
growing wide area Internet of Things (IoT) market. Their first
product, the IOTA®, is the smallest GPS tracking device, ideal for
pet tracking. Iotera is based in Silicon Valley and led by a
veteran team of wireless and location-based technology experts. For
more information please
visit http://www.iotera.com or http://www.facebook.com/getiota
or https://twitter.com/iotatracker?lang=en.
About Skyworks
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is empowering the wireless networking
revolution. Our highly innovative analog semiconductors are
connecting people, places and things spanning a number of new and
previously unimagined applications within the automotive,
broadband, cellular infrastructure, connected home, industrial,
medical, military, smartphone, tablet and wearable markets.
Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, Skyworks is a global
company with engineering, marketing, operations, sales, and service
facilities located throughout Asia, Europe and North America. For
more information, please visit Skyworks’ website at:
www.skyworksinc.com.
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