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Under the Wireless Communication category, the 802.11 subcategory holds significant importance due to the ubiquitous need for seamless connectivity in our increasingly digital world. At the forefront of this connectivity revolution is the semiconductor IP for 802.11, commonly known as Wi-Fi technology. This category encompasses an array of semiconductor IP cores and components dedicated to the implementation and enhancement of Wi-Fi capabilities in a multitude of products.
802.11 semiconductor IPs are fundamental in providing the design blocks that enable the integration of Wi-Fi technology into various devices, ranging from consumer electronics like smartphones and tablets to industrial IoT devices and automotive systems. These IPs facilitate robust wireless communication by optimizing data transmission speeds, improving connection stability, and ensuring secure data exchange over wireless networks. By utilizing these IPs, semiconductor designers can expedite the development process, reduce costs, and enhance the overall performance of their products.
Inside this category, you’ll find a variety of solutions that cater to different aspects of wireless communication, including IPs for 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards. These IPs are engineered to support varying bandwidths and frequencies, thus catering to specialized applications ranging from simple data transfer to high-definition video streaming and critical real-time applications. The adaptability of these semiconductor IPs plays a crucial role in enabling devices to maintain seamless connectivity even in congested or challenging network environments.
In summary, the 802.11 wireless communication semiconductor IP category is a pivotal component within the Silicon Hub catalog, offering diverse solutions to meet the ever-growing demand for wireless technology in modern devices. By providing essential building blocks for efficient wireless communication, these IPs help manufacturers design integrated circuits that deliver superior connectivity, speed, and reliability. This ensures that end-users enjoy seamless and uninterrupted connectivity in both personal and professional capacities.
The Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) codes are powerful, capacity approaching channel codes and have exceptional error correction capabilities. The high degree of parallelism that they offer enables efficient, high throughput hardware architectures. The ntLDPC_WiFi6 IP Core is based on an implementation of QC-LDPC Quasi-Cyclic LDPC Codes and is fully compliant with IEEE 802.11 n/ac/ax standard. The Quasi-Cyclic LDPC codes are based on block-structured LDPC codes with circular block matrices. The entire parity check matrix can be partitioned into an array of block matrices; each block matrix is either a zero matrix or a right cyclic shift of an identity matrix. The parity check matrix designed in this way can be conveniently represented by a base matrix represented by cyclic shifts. The main advantage of this feature is that they offer high throughput at low implementation complexity. The ntLDPC_WiFi6 decoder IP Core may optionally implement one of two approximations of the log-domain LDPC iterative decoding algorithm (Belief propagation) known as either Layered Normalized Offset Min-Sum Algorithm or Layered Lambda-min Algorithm. Selecting between the two algorithms presents a decoding performance .vs. system resources utilization trade-off. The core is highly reconfigurable and fully compliant to the IEEE 802.11 n/ac/ax Wi-Fi4, Wi-Fi5 and Wi-Fi 6 standards. The ntLDPC_WiFi6 encoder IP implements a 81-bit parallel systematic LDPC encoder. An off-line profiling Matlab script processes the original matrices and produces a set of constants that are associated with the matrix and hardcoded in the RTL encoder.
The RT990 TIA is uniquely tailored for optical Cable Television (CATV) applications, where high performance in signal amplification is required. Integrated with a wide dynamic range, the RT990 handles input signals proficiently, converting them efficiently with minimal noise. This feature makes it ideal for maintaining signal clarity over long distances, essential in the delivery of high-quality television content. With its high linear gain and advanced automatic gain control, the RT990 ensures broadcast reliability even in fluctuating signal environments.
The eSi-Comms solution provides a highly parameterisable and configurable suite for communication ASIC designs. This comprehensive collection includes OFDM-based modem and DFE IPs supporting a vast array of contemporary air interface standards such as 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, and DVB among others. It offers robust and efficient solutions for modulation, equalization, and error correction using advanced digital signal processing algorithms. With its capabilities specific to synchronization and demodulation across multiple standards, it equips systems for optimal data flow management. The adaptable DFE features support precision in digital frequency conversion and other enhancements, fortifying both the transmitting and receiving ends of communication systems. This IP empowers wireless sensors, remote metering, and cellular devices, ensuring seamless integration into a diverse range of communication applications.
The Matchstiq™ X40 by Epiq Solutions is a compact, high-performance software-defined radio (SDR) system designed to harness the power of AI and machine learning at the RF edge. Its small form factor makes it suitable for payloads with size, weight, and power constraints. The unit offers RF coverage up to 18GHz with an instantaneous bandwidth up to 450MHz, making it an excellent choice for demanding environments requiring advanced signal processing and direction finding. One of the standout features of the Matchstiq™ X40 is its integration of Nvidia's Orin NX for CPU/GPU operations and an AMD Zynq Ultrascale+ FPGA, allowing for sophisticated data processing capabilities directly at the point of RF capture. This combination offers enhanced performance for real-time signal analysis and machine learning implementations, making it suited for a variety of high-tech applications. The device supports a variety of input/output configurations, including 1 GbE, USB 3.0, and GPSDO, ensuring compatibility with numerous host systems. It offers dual configurations that support up to four receivers and two transmitters, along with options for phase-coherent multi-channel operations, thereby broadening its usability across different mission-critical tasks.
The 802.11 LDPC core facilitates high-throughput decoding in wireless communication systems. It supports dynamic frame-by-frame configuration, allowing adaptations between throughput and error correction performance. The core boasts configurable decoding iterations, aligning with required throughput and error rate specifications, delivering seamless performance for robust wireless designs.
Palma Ceia SemiDesign's 802.11ah HaLow Transceiver is expertly crafted to support IoT applications that require extended range and battery efficiency. Adhering to the IEEE 802.11ah standard, this transceiver caters to the specific demands of modern IoT and mobile devices—namely, lower power draw and substantial network reach. Designed to operate with modulation bandwidths of 1 MHz, 2 MHz, and 4 MHz, this transceiver offers integrated features such as DC offset correction and an I/Q calibration scheme. Its balanced, direct conversion receiver assists in maintaining excellent noise levels—a pivotal factor for reliable signal processing. Furthermore, the transceiver's architecture supports external power amplification to deliver increased output, crucial for wide expanses like industrial setups. Implementing interfaces such as SPI, UART, and GPIO, the 802.11ah HaLow Transceiver is highly adaptable, allowing it to seamlessly integrate into standalone systems or broader System-on-Chip solutions. Its ability to support a wide operating frequency range from 755 MHz to 928 MHz expands application versatility, making it apt for various IoT deployments from asset tracking to remote security monitoring.
The PCS2500 by Palma Ceia SemiDesign is an Access Point system-on-chip designed for Wi-Fi HaLow networks, following the IEEE 802.11ah protocol. Functioning in the sub-gigahertz spectrum, it supports the construction of expansive IoT networks, offering strong connectivity even at distances reaching up to 1 km. Serving as a gateway, it connects multiple PCS2100 STA units, facilitating a comprehensive IoT infrastructure. Supporting channel bandwidths of 1 MHz and 2 MHz, the PCS2500 is engineered for minimal power consumption while ensuring robust data transfer. Its ability to manage up to 500 devices at reduced duty cycles minimizes network congestion and optimizes operational efficiency. This AP is ideal for long-range IoT applications where power saving and reliability are essential. The PCS2500's versatile architecture includes features such as Target Wake Time (TWT) and dynamic bandwidth management (RAW). These innovations reduce power demands by efficiently scheduling data transmission, while its advanced security protocols, including WPA3, offer secure communication. Supporting the latest encryption standards, it is well-suited for sensitive applications in sectors like industrial control and smart sensors.
Palma Ceia's PCS2100 is a Wi-Fi HaLow STA modem chip designed for the client side of IoT networks. Built on the IEEE 802.11ah specification, it forms part of a complete Wi-Fi HaLow network alongside the PCS2500 AP, maximizing range and efficiency. This transceiver operates in the sub-gigahertz range, achieving exceptional connectivity over extended distances while maintaining low power consumption—a key factor for IoT devices. Among its standout features, the PCS2100 supports advanced protocols like Target Wake Time (TWT) and Resource Allocation Windowing (RAW), minimizing contention and reducing power usage. Thanks to its comprehensive modulation capabilities, it handles a variety of data rates and ensures high reliability, making it ideal for IoT environments that demand constant connectivity. With outstanding phase noise and linearity performance, it ensures strict adherence to error vector magnitude specifications for both transmission and reception. The chip's robust design includes digital functionalities for calibration and signal path adjustments, ensuring consistent operation across a variety of conditions. Its security features are cutting-edge as well, with WPA3 and OWE support ensuring strong encryption and network protection. This makes the PCS2100 suitable for a variety of applications from industrial automation to smart metering solutions.
The Zmod SDR from Trenz Electronic is a software-defined radio solution that provides unparalleled flexibility in wireless communication systems. Equipped with modern RF interfaces and a wide frequency range, this module is optimal for both commercial and academic applications that require adaptable radio frequency management. Its hardware design supports rapid development cycles, making it a preferred choice for development and prototyping in IoT and telecommunication sectors. The Zmod SDR is engineered to deliver high sensitivity and dynamic range within compact dimensions, ensuring reliable performance across diverse wireless domains.
Convolutional FEC codes are very popular because of their powerful error correction capability and are especially suited for correcting random errors. The most effective decoding method for these codes is the soft decision Viterbi algorithm. ntVIT core is a high performance, fully configurable convolutional FEC core, comprised of a 1/N convolutional encoder, a variable code rate puncturer/depuncturer and a soft input Viterbi decoder. Depending on the application, the core can be configured for specific code parameters requirements. The highly configurable architecture makes it ideal for a wide range of applications. The convolutional encoder maps 1 input bit to N encoded bits, to generate a rate 1/N encoded bitstream. A puncturer can be optionally used to derive higher code rates from the 1/N mother code rate. On the encoder side, the puncturer deletes certain number of bits in the encoded data stream according to a user defined puncturing pattern which indicates the deleting bit positions. On the decoder side, the depuncturer inserts a-priori-known data at the positions and flags to the Viterbi decoder these bits positions as erasures. The Viterbi decoder uses a maximum-likelihood detection recursive process to cor-rect errors in the data stream. The Viterbi input data stream can be composed of hard or soft bits. Soft decision achieves a 2 to 3dB in-crease in coding gain over hard-decision decoding. Data can be received continuously or with gaps.
This IP provides a comprehensive solution for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.1 communications. It includes a modem, baseband processing, and all necessary protocol stacks, making it an ideal choice for engineers looking to implement BLE connectivity in their designs. As BLE 5.1 is known for its enhanced range and data throughput, this IP is crafted to support efficient and quick deployments in IoT applications. Furthermore, the full stack compatibility ensures minimal risk and effort during the integration process, allowing products to hit market quickly and efficiently.
The Digital Radio (GDR) from GIRD Systems is an advanced software-defined radio (SDR) platform that offers extensive flexibility and adaptability. It is characterized by its multi-channel capabilities and high-speed signal processing resources, allowing it to meet a diverse range of system requirements. Built on a core single board module, this radio can be configured for both embedded and standalone operations, supporting a wide frequency range. The GDR can operate with either one or two independent transceivers, with options for full or half duplex configurations. It supports single channel setups as well as multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) configurations, providing significant adaptability in communication scenarios. This flexibility makes it an ideal choice for systems that require rapid reconfiguration or scalability. Known for its robust construction, the GDR is designed to address challenging signal processing needs in congested environments, making it suitable for a variety of applications. Whether used in defense, communications, or electronic warfare, the GDR's ability to seamlessly switch configurations ensures it meets the evolving demands of modern communications technology.
The Speedster7t FPGAs are renowned for their optimization for high-data-rate applications. Engineered to overcome the limitations faced by conventional FPGA architectures, they provide significant enhancements in bandwidth, making them ideal for complex, data-intensive tasks. The unique architecture of Speedster7t mitigates traditional bottlenecks by incorporating features such as PCIe Gen5, 400G Ethernet, and support for the latest memory interfaces like DDR4 and GDDR6, ensuring swift processing and data transfer for demanding applications. These FPGAs cater to a range of fields including AI, machine learning, networking, and 5G infrastructure. Their design includes an innovative Network-on-Chip (NoC) architecture that effectively manages data communication internally, ensuring higher throughput and lower latency. This makes Speedster7t devices particularly suited for applications requiring extensive data crunching and fast interconnectivity. Furthermore, Speedster7t FPGAs are built to accommodate modern design challenges. They integrate seamlessly with Achronix's ACE design tools, providing users with a cohesive environment for developing high-performance systems. The FPGAs are supported by extensive documentation and technical support, making them an accessible choice for industries aiming for robust, scalable solutions in high-performance computing contexts.
SEMIFIVE's AIoT Platform is crafted for the burgeoning Internet of Things market, combining artificial intelligence with IoT capabilities to create smart, interconnected systems. The platform integrates powerful AI processors with IoT modules that enhance machine learning capabilities at the edge, delivering enhanced data analytics and real-time processing. It is designed for ease of deployment and flexibility, ensuring quick adaptation to ever-evolving IoT environments. This integration is optimized for power efficiency and cost-effectiveness, making it an ideal solution for large-scale AIoT implementations.
Dyumnin's RISCV SoC is built around a robust 64-bit quad-core server class RISC-V CPU, offering various subsystems that cater to AI/ML, automotive, multimedia, memory, and cryptographic needs. This SoC is notable for its AI accelerator, including a custom CPU and tensor flow unit designed to expedite AI tasks. Furthermore, the communication subsystem supports a wide array of protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, and USB, ensuring versatile connectivity. As for the automotive sector, it includes CAN and SafeSPI IPs, reinforcing its utility in diverse applications such as automotive systems.
ntRSD core implements a time-domain Reed-Solomon decoding algorithm. The core is parameterized in terms of bits per symbol, maximum codeword length and maximum number of parity symbols. It also supports varying on the fly shortened codes. Therefore any desirable code-rate can be easily achieved rendering the decoder ideal for fully adaptive FEC applications. ntRSD core supports erasure decoding thus doubling its error correction capability. The core also supports continuous or burst decoding. The implementation is very low latency, high speed with a simple interface for easy integration in SoC applications.
Built for the Matter smart home standard, the RT583 System on Chip (SoC) merges Bluetooth Low Energy with Thread protocol, facilitating robust communication in home automation systems. With a built-in ARM Cortex M3 core, this SoC supports a versatile range of connectivity tasks while maintaining energy efficiency. The integration within a Matter framework allows for seamless interoperation between different device brands and platforms, crucial for the burgeoning home automation market. Its design prioritizes user-friendly integration while optimizing performance for connected device ecosystems.
Designed to facilitate Bluetooth 5 Low Energy and 802.15.4 standards, the RT569 transceiver supports multiple protocol operations essential for diverse IoT networks. This IP provides cutting-edge capabilities in multi-channel communications, ensuring high levels of connectivity performance in dense wireless environments. These capabilities assure seamless interoperability across various platforms, necessary for the augmented integration of smart devices into everyday technology. Its multi-protocol support makes it a versatile choice for rapidly evolving communication landscapes like smart grids and smart cities.
The PCS1100 is a sophisticated Wi-Fi 6E RF transceiver designed by Palma Ceia SemiDesign, catering to the latest demands in connectivity. This transceiver, adhering to the IEEE 802.11ax specification, supports tri-band operations over 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and the newer 6 GHz band. Its design is well-suited for both Access Point (AP) and Station (STA) roles, highlighting capabilities such as MU-MIMO for enhanced simultaneous user connections. Engineered for power optimization, the PCS1100 offers superior radio frequency architecture with dual-band concurrent capabilities, allowing it to handle multiple data streams efficiently. It supports a wide range of modulations including 1024-QAM, which significantly boosts data throughput, reaching up to 4.2 Gbps. The transceiver's design focuses on reliability, boasting excellent receiver sensitivity and low phase noise, guaranteeing high-quality wireless communication over long ranges. This device is crafted with high standards, demanding strict RF performance under diverse conditions. Industries can leverage it for various applications, from smart cities to electronics requiring robust connectivity. Additionally, its integration is facilitated through simple interfaces such as SerDes and analog I/Q, enabling seamless cooperation with other chips ensuring error vector magnitude significantly exceeds standard requirements.
This RF transceiver is crafted specifically for Bluetooth 5 Low Energy communications, offering substantial improvements in energy efficiency while maintaining high data rates. The RT568 is equipped to handle a variety of connectivity applications, easily integrating into newer IoT ecosystems that demand superior power management and connectivity stability. Its small footprint and optimized design allow for easier inclusion in compact devices without compromising transmission quality or security. By supporting low energy operations, it extends device battery life, making it suitable for wearable tech and portable electronics.
The RT582 is a system on chip (SoC) integrating Bluetooth 5 Low Energy, optimized for applications demanding efficient power management and high performance. Engineered with an embedded ARM Cortex M3 processor, this SoC provides a seamless execution of wireless tasks while supporting a comprehensive range of Bluetooth functionalities. Including memory and protocol layers on a single chip allows developers to reduce component count and simplify the design cycle. Its compact form factor is ideal for portable electronics and smart devices that need robust and reliable wireless connections.
The PanAccelerator by Panmnesia is an advanced AI acceleration device designed to harness the potential of CXL technology for enhancing large-scale AI processes. This device allows AI applications to utilize expanded memory resources by integrating seamlessly into a CXL-enabled infrastructure, offering sophisticated compute capabilities optimized for parallel processing. With a focus on reducing data movement latency and energy consumption, the PanAccelerator features a high-performance compute unit that excels in parallel vector and tensor operations. By effectively utilizing CXL's capabilities for resource pooling and co-location, the accelerator facilitates faster data processing cycles and scales AI workflows efficiently, making it an attractive option for data-intensive industries seeking to maximize computational efficiency without escalating costs. This device is particularly beneficial for service providers deploying large AI models, as it helps manage substantial computational loads with lower hardware investment. PanAccelerator's ability to deliver high throughput and performance efficiency makes it a versatile tool in scenarios ranging from cloud computing to high-performance scientific computations.
PhantomBlu is Blu Wireless's tactical communication solution tailored for the demanding needs of military and defense sectors. Utilizing mmWave technology, it offers robust connectivity across land, sea, and air operations, facilitating critical mission-tasked applications with stealthy, high-speed connectivity. Designed to support tactical networks, PhantomBlu provides versatile and reliable communications through its anti-jam resistant mesh networks, ensuring data integrity and secure connectivity even in the most challenging environments.\n\nThe PhantomBlu system is designed with flexibility and adaptability at its core, making it suitable for various defense applications, from vehicle convoys to high-altitude platforms. Its mmWave network offers a 10x increase in data rates compared to conventional Wi-Fi or 5G technologies, without relying on fixed fiber networks. This adaptability extends to integration with existing defense systems, offering a seamless upgrade path while maintaining interoperability with future technologies.\n\nFeaturing smart functionality, PhantomBlu supports long-range communications up to 4km, with real-time processing capabilities integrated into its design. Its strong emphasis on security features is highlighted by the low probability of interception and detection, making it an ideal solution for secure military communications. Furthermore, its innovative network management tools ensure optimal network performance and reliability by seamlessly managing network linkages both on the ground and airborne.
The 802.11n/ac/ax LDPC decoder is developed for high throughput WLAN applications. It features layered decoding, soft decision decoding, and is compliant with IEEE 802.11n/ac/ax standards. The decoder supports all LDPC code rates of ½, ⅔, ¾, and ⅚, as well as all LDPC codeword sizes of 648, 1296, and 1944 bits. This IP provides a high throughput design and allows for frame-to-frame on-the-fly configuration, offering configurable LDPC decoding iterations for a trade-off between throughput and error correction performance.
This IP core provides an advanced implementation of LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) coding for IEEE 802.11 WLAN WiFi systems. Designed to support high-throughput and efficient error correction, this core is crucial for maintaining the speed and stability of wireless local area networks (WLANs). The core enhances the performance of WiFi connectivity by reducing packet errors and improving data transfer rates, thereby ensuring seamless user experiences in environments with high network demand. Using LDPC coding, it significantly advances the error correction efficiency, resulting in fewer retransmissions and lower latency. Ideal for deployment in consumer and enterprise networking products, this core is an excellent fit for routers, access points, and other critical networking infrastructure. It supports various 802.11 standards, ensuring compatibility with a range of networking protocols while maintaining robust performance levels.
The WiFi/WLAN IP Core for FPGA/DSP is a versatile solution enabling cost-effective wireless LAN development. Developed in compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards, this core supports multi-platform compatibility, running efficiently on DSPs and FPGAs. The implementation includes both PHY and MAC layers, adaptable to various microprocessor architectures like ARM and Motorola, greatly reducing integration effort.
This compact module integrates Bluetooth 5 Low Energy and Zigbee radio functionalities, supporting seamless dual-mode communication. Ideal for IoT applications, it is designed to ensure compatibility with both new and legacy wireless networks. By offering both Bluetooth and Zigbee in a single module, it reduces the need for multiple components, leading to cost savings and simplified design. This module accommodates power-efficient transmissions without sacrificing connectivity performance, ensuring reliable operations for smart home devices, healthcare equipment, and industrial sensors.
The MIMO Wireless Communications technology leverages multiple input and output antennas to enhance data throughput and link range across wireless networks. This technology inherently increases spectral efficiency and link reliability without additional bandwidth or transmit power requirements. It is critical in modern communication standards like WiFi, LTE, and WiMAX, utilizing spatial multiplexing techniques to combat multi-path interference effectively when combined with OFDM modulation.
Epiq Solutions' Sidekiq™ NV800 represents a leap in RF receiver design, featuring eight high-performance receivers within a single platform. Targeted at multi-channel applications, the NV800 operates across a broad tuning range from 10 MHz to 6 GHz, and supports bandwidths up to 50 MHz per channel. Its ability to handle such a wide range makes it an invaluable tool for challenging RF environments. Leveraging open architecture standards, the Sidekiq™ NV800 includes advanced features such as phase coherency and fast frequency hopping capabilities. It integrates with VITA49 standard for digitized RF streaming, ensuring seamless digital interfacing. This SDR platform excels in applications necessitating detailed signal reception and analysis, from spectrum monitoring to communication intelligence operations. The NV800's design focuses on efficiency and flexibility, housed in a compact form factor with 10GbE connectivity, making it adaptable to various deployments, including space-constrained environments. With low power consumption and high configurability, it stands out as a viable solution for advanced RF missions.
The 2.4GHz ISM Band RF IP designed by Actt is aimed at providing premium wireless performance in connectivity technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Compatible with IEEE 802.1X standards, this RF IP balances high performance with energy efficiency. Tailored to work seamlessly within logic process nodes, its design minimizes the bill of materials by integrating features like a Balun and LDOs, ensuring compatibility across multiple process nodes without requiring extra devices or masks.
The Ceva-Waves Dragonfly platform offers a full solution for implementing narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) cellular modem systems, equipped with low-power hardware IP and protocol software essential for modern networks. It supports global navigation satellite system (GNSS) functionalities, enhancing applications in consumer IoT and industrial use cases. The platform is optimized for power efficiency and provides comprehensive GNSS support, making it a robust choice for IoT applications requiring precise positioning and low energy consumption.
Actt's Wi-Fi 6 IP product provides comprehensive support for the latest wireless communication standards, namely the 802.11ax protocol, while ensuring backward compatibility with Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5. This IP solution is crafted to enable efficient power usage, ensuring that overall performance requirements for modern digital applications are met. This often includes high-data throughput and effective range within consumer and industrial product developments.
The ISM Band RF Transceiver offers ultra-low power functionalities, supporting both Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0) and Zigbee (802.15.4) communication protocols. Designed for seamless system-on-chip integration, this transceiver core features sub-1V operation. The architecture includes an integrated digital power amplifier capable of +23 dBm output, alongside a built-in balun and matching network, making it ideal for developing BLE ICs and similar applications requiring efficient RF solutions.