Vendor: SiliconBlu Ltd. Category: Bluetooth

Bluetooth Low Energy Subsystem IP – v6.0

SB1001-CM is a full single-source BLE 6.0 Subsystem IP, consisting of an integrated Controller and Modem.

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Overview

SB1001-CM is a full single-source BLE 6.0 Subsystem IP,
consisting of an integrated Controller and Modem.

BLE SUBSYSTEM ARCHITECTURE


Upper Controller Library

  • Runs as a task on the Host CPU
  • Portable C library, processor independent
  • Driven by Interrupts from the Lower Controller

Lower Controller Library

  • Runs on supplied CPU, tightly coupled to Baseband
  • Embedded firmware and hardware drivers
  • Data transfer using DMA – directly into system memory
  • Power efficient, only on when active
  • Patchable ROM, saves power but allows rapid feature development

Simulation Development Environment

  • Allows pre-silicon feature development
  • Firmware can be run on SiliconBlu’s simulation environment to simulate any number of devices
  • Verilated RTL can also be included in simulator

Key features

  • Supports BLE 5.4, Isochronous Channels, PAwR, Direction Finding, BLE Mesh
  • Supports BLE 6.0 Channel Sounding
  • Processor-agnostic Controller stack
  • Optimised for Zephyr Host Stack
  • Controller stack is architected for ease of customisation
  • Proprietary Simulation Environment to accelerate feature development and scenario testing
  • Supports 802.15.42, Matter, Thread, Zigbee
  • Customisable RF Digital Front End, to support a range of sampling frequencies and bit-widths
  • Supports Polar and IQ RF’s

Block Diagram

SB1001-CM block diagram

Benefits

  • Ultra-low active and deep-sleep power consumption to enable multi-year battery life
  • Industry-leading RX sensitivity for reliable, longer-range BLE communications
  • Highly optimised Controller and Modem to minimise the gate count and associated die area

Applications

  • Wireless Sensing Networks
  • Connected Home, Smart Lighting and TV RCU
  • Asset Tags, Beacons and ‘Find my’ applications
  • Digital Key Solutions
  • Portable Medical and Fitness Devices
  • Building Automation and Security
  • Electronic Shelf Labelling
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems

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Specifications

Identity

Part Number
SB1001-CM
Vendor
SiliconBlu Ltd.

Provider

SiliconBlu Ltd.
HQ: Ireland
SiliconBlu is based in Europe and has developed an ultra-low power BLE6.0 subsystem with class-leading Controller, Modem and RF Performance per μW. The team has strong industry experience with previous careers in Imagination Technologies, Nordic Semi and Dialog Semiconductors. The Controller and Modem are available for licensing now, with the RF on T22 ULL available from late 2025.
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