Ensphere Solutions, an emerging leader in advanced communications
semiconductor ICs, announced the availability of ESI-TRX401 wireless
transceiver radio intellectual property (IP) for ISM band (400-960 MHz).
This core has been implemented using TSMC’s 180nm CMOS process. This IP
is an ideal radio for Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
and Application Specific Standard Products (ASSPs) needing wireless
connectivity. Smart meters, building automation, remote keyless entry,
and sensor mesh networks are among key applications that can be served
well by this IP.
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The following are some of the key performance parameters of this
core:
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• Sensitivity:
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-110 dBm
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• Output Power Range:
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-8.0 to +15 dBm
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• Ultra Low Power Consumption:
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16 mA @ receive
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13 mA @ 0 dBm transmit power
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31 mA @ 13 dBm transmit power
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• Data Rate:
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0.397 – 200 kbps
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• Modulation:
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FSK/GFSK
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Ensphere will make this technology available to its customers in one of
two possible ways. Ensphere will offer this core as a standalone IP for
integration in devices being developed by its customers. Alternatively,
ESI offers design services for developing custom chips based on
ESI-TRX401. Ensphere has access to an extensive library of internal and
external IPs that can be integrated alongside to this core.
“Supporting some type of wireless connectivity in newer ASICs and ASSPs
has become a hard requirement and is no longer an optional nicety,” said
Hessam Mohajeri Ensphere’s Chief Executive Officer. “Introduction of
ESI-TRX401 is a significant milestone for Ensphere, our goal is to offer
a mature and conformant ISM radio core allowing our customers to focus
on other aspects of their program.”
“We have chosen a very mature and popular process technology to
implement this IP,” said Al Gharakhanian, Vice President of Marketing.
“Our challenge has been to strike a balance between process maturity,
wafer pricing, and non-recurring expenses associated with developing an
analog-intensive ASIC targeting high volume applications.”
About Ensphere Solutions Inc.
Ensphere Solutions Inc., a privately held company, offers advanced
communications semiconductor ICs, IP cores and professional design
services. Based in Silicon Valley, CA., the company specializes in the
development of standard and custom mixed signal devices and RF chips.
The company’s standard products are targeted for high-speed optical data
communications.
For more information visit www.enspheresolutions.com

Source(s) : Ensphere Solutions Inc.