Sub-System IP


Wireless MIMO AFE Platform

Wireless MIMO IP Platform ranges from 1X1 configuration of 4X4 (4 Rx to 4 Tx Channel)Configuration. MIMO

The 2X2 MIMO IP is a low power,ultra compact wireless AFE .It consists of two 12-bit IQ ADC cores,two 12 bit current-steering IQ DAC cores,one 10 bit auxiliary ADC,one 10-bit auxiliary DAC and a PLL.The ultra-low power ADC and the DAC utilize fully differential architectures and provide excellent receive and transmit channel performances.The IP doesnot require any external decoupling and is ideal for integration in mixed signal systems.These sub-system IPs are silicon proven across multiple technologies and are available in advanced Technology nodes.

FEATURES

  • High Resolution 12 bit Wireless AFE
  • Supports Several MIMO Configuration
  • Ultra Low Power Consumption
  • Includes
    • Two 12-bit 80 MHz IQ ADCs
    • Two 12-bit 80/160/320 MHz IQ DACs
    • One 10-bit 10 MHz Auxiliary ADC
    • One 10-bit 20 MHz Auxiliary DAC
    • Low Jitter PLL
  • Small Core
  • Includes Bandgap Reference
  • Integrated Custom Voltage Regulation
  • High Immunity to Substrate Noise

APPLICATIONS

  • Wireless MIMO (WiFi/WiMAX, LTE)
  • Femto Cell
  • CDMA

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4-Channel Video AFE

VAFE The Video Analog Front End is a 4-channel ultra-compact and very low power(VAFE).This IP includes anti-aliasing filter, a single ended to differential buffer,clamp circuitries,8-bit programmable gain amplifierS and a 10-bit 165 Msps ADC.It does not require external decoupling and is ideal for integration on in mixed-signal systems.

These sub-system IPs are silicon proven across multiple technologies and are available in advanced Technology nodes.

FEATURES

  • Dual 1.1/3.3 V Power Supply
  • 20 to 165 MSPS Conversion Rate
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Fine Tune of Gain by 8-bit PGA
  • Single-ended Input with Differential Circuits
  • Programmable 3rd Order Low-pass Filtering
  • Gain Compensated 5-bit Offset Adjustment
  • Integrated Sync Separator
  • Integrated Monitor Buffer
  • Integrated Bandgap Reference
  • High Immunity to Substrate Noise
  • Small Core Area

APPLICATIONS

  • Analog Video Receiver Channels
  • HDTV, SDTV, PC Graphics, CVBS, S-Video
  • Set Top Box

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Video DAC

Video DAC The ALVDAC10X4-300M40TLA is a 10-bit DAC designed in low power logic process. It consists of a current steering DAC. The DAC uses a fully differential architecture. This high performance DAC is designed for CVBS standard or RBG Video signal bandwidth. The IP does not require any external decoupling and is ideal for integration in mixed-signal systems. The IP is easily reconfigurable as Triple Channel Video DAC.

The DAC output current is 6-bit programmable. The IP architecture is robust and can be ported to any technology processes.

FEATURES

  • High Resolution 10-bit Video DAC
  • 20 to 300 MSPS Conversion Rate
  • Ultra Low Power Consumption
  • Small core
  • 6-bit Programmable Full-scale Current
  • Cable connection detect per channel
  • High Immunity to Substrate Noise

APPLICATIONS

  • Composite Video (CVBS)
  • HDTV
  • RBG Video

 

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GigE AFE

The ultra-compact and ultra-low power analog front end(AFE) IP designed for wireline 10/100/1000 Base-T communication and digital imaging applications.It consists of 8-bit programmable gain amplifier(PGA),programmable bandwidth high-pass filter(HPF),a 9-bit 125 MSPS analog-to-digital converter(ADC)and a 7-bit digital-to-analog conveter(DAC).These sub-system IPs are silicon proven across multiple technologies and are available in advanced Technology nodes.

GigE
FEATURES

  • Single 1.1 V Power Supply
  • 125 MSPS Conversion Rate
  • Ultra Low Power Consumption
  • Integrated Echo Cancellation Hybrid
  • Integrated HPF Equalizer
  • Fine Tune of Gain-12~12 dB,0.2 dB/Step
  • Integrated 7-bit DAC for Offset Cancellation
  • Integrated Bandgap Voltage Reference
  • Small Core
  • High Immunity to Substrate Noise

APPLICATIONS

  • 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet AFE
  • Digital Imaging
  • Communication RX Channel

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