Skyworks Solutions

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Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Company type Public
Industry Semiconductors
Founded2002;23 years ago (2002)
Headquarters Irvine, California, United States
Key people
Philip Brace (President & CEO)
ProductsWireless communication technologies
RevenueDecrease2.svgUS$4.18 billion (2024)
Decrease2.svgUS$637 million (2024)
Decrease2.svgUS$596 million (2024)
Total assets Decrease2.svgUS$8.28 billion (2024)
Total equity Increase2.svgUS$6.34 billion (2024)
Number of employees
10,100 (2024)
Website skyworksinc.com
Footnotes /references
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Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is an American semiconductor company headquartered in Irvine, California, United States, and a constituent of the S&P 500.

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In 2009, Skyworks Solutions Inc. took over Axiom Microdevices Inc., a company that provides CMOS-based mobile phone power amplifiers, for an undisclosed amount. [2] On October 5, 2015, Skyworks Solutions entered a definitive agreement to acquire PMC-Sierra for $2 billion in cash. However, Skyworks walked away from the deal, having been outbid by Microsemi. [3] In 2018, Skyworks purchased Avnera for US$405 million. [4] On April 22, 2021, Skyworks Solutions entered into a definitive agreement with Silicon Labs to acquire their Infrastructure & Automotive business for $2.75 billion. [5] [6] Mobile products comprised about 60% of total revenue, while Broad Markets products comprised 40% of total revenue from non-mobile markets like automotive, infrastructure and industrial. [4]

Products

Skyworks products, such as low-noise and power amplifiers, connectivity switches or radio co-processors, can be used in the automotive, streaming or broadcast industry. [7] [8] Other products include DRM platforms for cars, [9] RF switches [10] as well as power management chips. [11] A GSM power amplifier and a RF switch from Skyworks were used in the iPhone 15. [12] Skyworks achieved IATF 16949 Automotive Certification in 2024 [13] ..

Corporate responsibility

Since 2018, Skyworks aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 30% by 2030 for its factory operations. [14] In line with the Paris Agreement, Skyworks is trying to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. [15] In 2022, it wanted to achieve a 5% year-over-year rate reduction and managed to achieve 16%. [14] Skyworks implements the ISO 14001 certified environmental management systems for its manufacturing operations for the reduction and control of its environmental impact. [14] [16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "U.S. SEC: Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Form 10-K". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 15 November 2024.
  2. ↑ Staff, V. C. J. (2009-06-03). "SkyWorks Buys Axiom Microdevices". Venture Capital Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  3. ↑ "Microsemi to buy PMC-Sierra in $2.5 bln deal as Skyworks bows out". Reuters . 24 November 2015. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Skyworks maintains strong cash flow generation". Semiconductor Today. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  5. ↑ "Skyworks to Acquire Silicon Labs Infrastructure & Automotive Business for $2.75 Billion". everything RF. 22 April 2021. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  6. ↑ Nellis, Stephen; Hu, Krystal (2021-04-22). "Silicon Labs to sell unit to Skyworks for $2.75 bln, shares surge after hours". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  7. ↑ "Skyworks Ramps Ups Products for Streaming Media & Smart TV for OEMs - Roku, Google & Samsung". thefastmode.com. 2015-01-03. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  8. ↑ "Skyworks' digital radio co-processors help optimize in-vehicle infotainment". embedded.com. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  9. ↑ "Skyworks Announces New DRM Product for Automotive Industry". drm.org. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  10. ↑ "Global RF and Microwave Switches Market Research Report 2024: Delving into Market Status, Size, and Industry Needs up to 2030". industrytoday.co.uk. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  11. ↑ "Skyworks to Showcase its Power Management and Control Solutions at APEC 2022". everythingpe.com. 2022-03-21. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  12. ↑ "TechInsights Teardown: Apple iPhone 15". globalspec.com. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  13. ↑ "Skyworks Achieves IATF 16949 Automotive Certification for its Analog & Mixed Signal Solutions". everythingrf.com. 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  14. 1 2 3 Staff, Verdict (2023-07-05). "Skyworks' path to emission reduction: analyzing targets and achievements". Verdict. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  15. ↑ "Adoption of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets". www.sec.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  16. ↑ "Certificate of Registration" (PDF).
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