SWKS Skyworks Solutions Inc

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS), an industry leader in radio solutions and precision analog semiconductors, today announced that it has shipped more than 100 million units of its Intera(TM) front-end modules (FEMs), reaching this major milestone just a few years following its introduction. Skyworks, who was the first-to-market with this highly integrated solution, is today enabling some of the world's leading handsets, including Motorola's RAZR family and ROKR iTunes platforms, as well as Sony-Ericsson's award-winning portfolio of Walkman phones. To put the scale of this accomplishment in perspective, Skyworks' FEM volume is roughly equivalent to the total number of Sony PlayStations sold globally and Apple iTunes downloads in Europe to date. Further, when combined with the cumulative shipments of its industry-leading power amplifiers, Skyworks has sold more than one billion units, approximately the same number of worldwide record sales by Elvis Presley -- more than anyone in record history -- and enough for every man, woman and child in India. "We are delighted to be the first semiconductor supplier to ship over 100 million front-end modules and to have reached this significant milestone within three short years following the launch of our innovative Intera(TM) solutions," said Kevin D. Barber, senior vice president and general manager for Mobile Platforms at Skyworks. "Our strategy of incorporating more functionality while significantly reducing our customer's bill-of-materials, and simplifying their phone design in the process, is being validated by the market as evidenced by this key accomplishment. At the same time, crossing the billion unit mark for our portfolio of both front-end modules and power amplifiers underscores our strong market position and increasing product traction." Skyworks' FEMs combine the company's industry-leading PA module and switch functions into a single low-cost, multi-chip module (MCM), which are smaller than alternative solutions. Key features include multi-band/multi-mode PAs, current sensing power control, high-linearity transmit receive switches and all associated filtering, duplexing and control functions. Manufactured using Skyworks' proprietary HBT process and PHEMT switch technologies, Intera(TM) transmit FEMs deliver superior handset talk and standby time. About Skyworks Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is an industry leader in radio solutions and precision analog semiconductors servicing a diversified set of mobile communications applications. The company's power amplifiers, front-end modules and direct conversion transceivers are at the heart of many of today's leading-edge multimedia handsets, cellular base stations and wireless networking platforms. Skyworks also offers a portfolio of highly innovative linear products, supporting a diverse set of automotive, broadband, industrial and medical customers. Headquartered in Woburn, Mass., Skyworks is worldwide with engineering, manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout Asia, Europe and North America. For more information, please visit the Skyworks Web site at: www.skyworksinc.com. Safe Harbor Statement This news release includes "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include information relating to future results of Skyworks (including certain projections and business trends). 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These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: global economic and market conditions, such as the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and the markets addressed by the company's and its customers' products; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; the ability to develop, manufacture and market innovative products in a rapidly changing technological environment; the ability to compete with products and prices in an intensely competitive industry; product obsolescence; losses or curtailments of purchases from key customers or the timing of customer inventory adjustments; the timing of new product introductions; the availability and extent of utilization of raw materials, critical manufacturing equipment and manufacturing capacity; pricing pressures and other competitive factors; changes in product mix; fluctuations in manufacturing yields; the ability to continue to grow and maintain an intellectual property portfolio and obtain needed licenses from third parties; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; labor relations of the company, its customers and suppliers; economic, social and political conditions in the countries in which Skyworks, its customers or its suppliers operate, including security and health risks, possible disruptions in transportation networks and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and the uncertainties of litigation, as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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