Skyworks unveils ultra-low jitter clock solutions for next-gen connectivity

IRVINE, Calif. - Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) announced a new family of ultra-low jitter programmable clocks designed for next-generation connectivity applications, according to a press release statement. The company, which InvestingPro analysis shows is currently undervalued with a market capitalization of $10.9 billion, continues to innovate despite its stock taking a 7.2% hit over the past week.

The company introduced the SKY63101/02/03 Jitter Attenuating Clocks and SKY69001/02/101 NetSync Clocks, which combine the company's DSPLL and MultiSynth timing architecture with its Bulk Acoustic Wave technology.

The SKY63101/02/03 clocks deliver Synchronous Ethernet clock jitter of 17 femtoseconds for 224G PAM4 SerDes, targeting wireline and data center applications including 800G/1.2T/1.6T optical networking. Meanwhile, the SKY69001/02/101 clocks feature CPRI clock phase noise of -142 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset and support IEEE 1588 Class C/D synchronization, aimed at wireless applications such as 5G and 6G massive MIMO radios.

A key feature of the new products is the elimination of external quartz crystal, XO and VCXO references, which reduces bill of materials complexity while improving clock jitter and system reliability.

The devices are factory and field-programmable using integrated flash memory, allowing systems to boot with preconfigured frequency plans and supporting in-field reconfigurability. They operate in temperatures ranging from -40 to +95°C and consume approximately 1.2W, which the company states is 60% lower than traditional solutions.

Both product families share a common footprint and application programming interface, facilitating transitions between jitter attenuating clocks and network synchronizers based on system requirements.

Samples and production quantities of all the new clock solutions are currently available, along with development kits for evaluation purposes.

In other recent news, Skyworks Solutions reported its fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025, achieving a revenue of $1.1 billion, surpassing the forecast of $1.01 billion. The company met earnings per share expectations at $1.4. However, despite these solid results, the outlook for the mobile segment indicates a potential decline in the upcoming quarter. Stifel reiterated its Hold rating on Skyworks Solutions with a price target of $72, noting strong guidance for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. UBS, on the other hand, lowered its price target for Skyworks to $80 from $85, maintaining a Neutral rating. UBS cited diminishing tailwinds from Apple as a factor in its revised guidance. These developments highlight varying analyst perspectives on the company's future performance.

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