The SKY68040-11 is a multi-band Power Amplifier
Module (PAM) supporting LTE Cat-M1, Cat1 IOT
(optimized to support up to 6RB) and 5G IOT NTN Non-
Terrestrial-Networks transceiver.
The SKY68040-11 meets stringent spectral linearity
requirements for WCDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
transmission with high power-added efficiency.
The module integrates a LTE multi-band radio
operating in lowband (5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20,
26, 28, 71, 85), mid-band (1, 2, 3, 4, 24,25, 39, 66, 70)
frequencies and NTN L-Band (B24, n255) + S-Band
(n256), including broadband PAs with bias/ gain
controller. A directional coupler integrated into the
module eliminates the need for any external coupler.
The single Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Microwave
Monolithic Integrated Circuit (MMIC) contains all
active circuitry in the module. The MMIC contains onboard
bias circuitry, as well as input and interstage
matching circuits. Output match into a 50-ohm load is
realized off-chip within the module package to
optimize efficiency and power performance.
The SKY68040-11 PAM is manufactured with Skyworks
InGaP GaAs Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT)
process which provides for all positive voltage DC
supply operation while maintaining high efficiency and
good linearity. No VREF voltage is required. Power
down is accomplished by setting the voltage on VENHB
and VENLB to zero volts. No external supply side
switch is needed as typical “off” leakage is a few
microamperes with full primary voltage supplied from
the battery.