MWC: Skyworks and Mediatek reference design for front-end PA for 6G

Skyworks and Mediatek have produced a reference design of a 6G FR3 frequency range RF front-end (RFFE) power amplifier.

The design of the SKYR60002 advanced 6G FR3 LNA and power amplifier module with integrated filters is designed to support the new 6.425GHz to > 7 GHz spectrum supported in the latest 3GPP standard.

The device supports the high linearity, wide bandwidth support, and robust thermal performance needed to comply with  3GPP standard requirements.


The SKY58287-11 power amplifier Ultra High Band (UHB) PC1 RFFE module is optimised for MediaTek platforms to address the growing need of network operators to extend the range and performance of their network infrastructure.


This module uses packaging technology that reduces thermal resistance, eliminating the need for a heat sink. The support for Power Class 1 (PC1) extends the 5G cell-edge coverage for wireless home internet applications.

“6G will introduce a new class of performance requirements, from wider bandwidths and higher frequencies to more advanced air interfaces and system-level efficiency,” says MediaTek’s Evan Su, “by working closely with Skyworks on early 6G power amplifier development and reference designs, we are aligning our chipset and RF roadmaps to give the ecosystem superior performance and earlier access to validated, end-to-end platforms.”

“By demonstrating both an early 6G FR3 power amplifier and a high-efficiency UHB PC1 solution, we’re showing how close chipset-to-RFFE alignment can enable innovation,” says Skyworks svp Joel King.

Engineering samples of both devices will be made available to early access partners

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