Multi-band RF IoT front-end module optimised for high efficiency

22-02-2022 | Mouser Electronics | Subs & Systems

Mouser now stocks the SKY68031-11 multi-band RF IoT front-end module from Skyworks Solutions. The low-profile module supports LTE-M and NB-IoT transceiver platforms, providing output power up to +23.5dBm optimised to support LTE for 1RB to 6RB.

The module integrates the complete RF front end required for an LTE multi-band radio operating in low-band (5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 85) and mid-band (1, 2, 3, 4, 25, 39, 66, 70) frequencies. This feature incorporates a broadband PA with bias controller, transmit low-pass harmonic filter, antenna switch, and MIPI RFFE controller. 

The module’s PA load-line is optimised for high efficiency while simultaneously fulfilling 3GPP ACLR, and emissions mask specifications with LTE up to 6RB. The integrated low-pass filter rejects the PA and transceiver harmonics whilst at the same time reducing any post-PA loss for an optimised transmit current consumption. The design emphasises out-of-band emissions performance to be 3GPP-compliant for low-band and mid-band frequencies.

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By Nigel Seymour

Nigel has worked in the advertising and magazine publishing industry for many years prior to helping publish articles in the early years of Electropages. He has worked with technical agencies producing documents and artwork for the web over the last few years. He has been products editor for Electropages for over five years.