Skyworks Solutions
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Company type | Public |
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Industry | Semiconductors |
Founded | 2002 |
Headquarters | Irvine, California, United States |
Key people | Liam Griffin (chairman, president & CEO) |
Products | Wireless communication technologies |
Revenue | US$4.77 billion (2023) |
US$1.13 billion (2023) | |
US$0.98 billion (2023) | |
Total assets | US$8.43 billion (2023) |
Total equity | US$6.08 billion (2023) |
Number of employees | c. 9,750 (2023) |
Website | skyworksinc.com |
Footnotes / references [1] |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is an American semiconductor company headquartered in Irvine, California, United States, and a constituent of the S&P 500.
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
[edit]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]
Corporate responsibility
[edit]Since 2018, Skyworks aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 30% by 2030 for its factory operations.[13] In line with the Paris Agreement, Skyworks is trying to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.[14] In 2022, it wanted to achieve a 5% year-over-year rate reduction and managed to achieve 16%.[13] Skyworks implements the ISO 14001 certified environmental management systems for its manufacturing operations for the reduction and control of its environmental impact.[13][15]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "U.S. SEC: Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Form 10-K". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 23 November 2022.
- ^ Staff, V. C. J. (2009-06-03). "SkyWorks Buys Axiom Microdevices". Venture Capital Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Skyworks maintains strong cash flow generation". Semiconductor Today. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Skyworks Ramps Ups Products for Streaming Media & Smart TV for OEMs - Roku, Google & Samsung". thefastmode.com. 2015-01-03. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Skyworks' digital radio co-processors help optimize in-vehicle infotainment". embedded.com. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Skyworks Announces New DRM Product for Automotive Industry". drm.org. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Skyworks to Showcase its Power Management and Control Solutions at APEC 2022". everythingpe.com. 2022-03-21. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "TechInsights Teardown: Apple iPhone 15". globalspec.com. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ a b c Staff, Verdict (2023-07-05). "Skyworks' path to emission reduction: analyzing targets and achievements". Verdict. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Adoption of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets". www.sec.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Certificate of Registration" (PDF).
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Business data for Skyworks Solutions: