5G-NTN Modem IP for Satellite User Terminals
PentaG-NTN is a 5G Non Terrestrial Network (NTN) modem IP subsystem optimized for satellite user terminals operating in LEO and M…
Overview
PentaG-NTN is a 5G Non Terrestrial Network (NTN) modem IP subsystem optimized for satellite user terminals operating in LEO and MEO constellations.
Built on Ceva’s third-generation PentaG platform, it addresses the unique technical challenges of non-terrestrial networks while enabling rapid integration into satellite SoCs.
Delivered as a fully validated modem subsystem, PentaG-NTN enables satellite-native innovators and semiconductor companies to deploy standards-based 5G-NTN connectivity without the cost and complexity of developing a cellular baseband modem from the ground up.
The Solution
PentaG NTN is a fully validated 5G NTN Modem IP, delivered as an integrated, plug‑and‑play baseband modem subsystem.
Ceva’s PentaG‑NTN Simulation: The Future of Satellite Communication
It accelerates product development, reduces engineering effort, and streamlines SoC integration, all while ensuring robust performance and minimizing development risk.
Key features
Optimized for LEO and MEO Satellite Dynamics
- Doppler compensation and frequency-offset mitigation
- Latency-aware L1 processing tuned for extended propagation delays
- Robust synchronization for rapidly changing channel conditions
Standards-Based 5G-NTN Support
- 3GPP Release 18 compliant
- Upgrade path toward Release 19
- Support FR1 and FR2/ mmWave, tuned to Ka/Ku bands
- Scalable throughput from 10 Mbps to 2 Gbps
- Up to 256-QAM modulation
Flexible and Differentiable Architecture
- Hardware-accelerated signal processing for performance efficiency
- Programmable DSP resources for proprietary algorithm integration
- Support for custom waveform extensions alongside 3GPP standards
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Benefits
- Reduces integration complexity for satellite-focused design teams
- Accelerates time-to-silicon for 5G-NTN terminal SoCs
- Minimizes modem development risk with validated subsystem architecture
- Enables differentiation through programmable DSP and flexible software interfaces
- Provides a scalable foundation aligned with 3GPP Release 18 and future enhancements
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5G-NTN Modem IP for Satellite User Terminals is a Cellular IP core from Ceva, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.
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