Bluetooth Platform IP
The GR2000 BLE Platform IPs are wireless IP targeting Bluetooth Low Energy applications.
Overview
The GR2000 BLE Platform IPs are wireless IP targeting Bluetooth Low Energy applications. The IPs are the cost-effective, ultra-low power, 2.4GHz RF IP. Very low active RF and low-power mode current consumption provide excellent battery lifetime and allow for operation on small coin cell batteries and in energy-harvesting applications. The IPs support Bluetooth 5 Low Energy key features: 1 Mbps/2Mbps and Long Range.
Key features
Low External BOM Count
- Single antenna pin with integrated transceiver and receiver switch.
- Integrated crystal oscillator load capacitors and integrated RF PLL filter.
Bluetooth-Gear Series
- Bluetooth qualified link layer firmware up to stack & profile.
- Flexible architecture to support different memories for firmware.
Bluetooth Core Specification 5
- 2400-2484MHz
- Master and slave mode
- FHSS, GFSK modulation
- AES-128 encryption engine
Complete Bluetooth 5 IP
- 2.4GHz RF tranceiver
- Modem, protocol processing logic and link layer controller
- Link layer firmware
- Stack & Profile
Standard Features
- Bluetooth 5 1Mbps, 2Mbps support
- Long range coded PHY
- Bluetooth 5 advertising extension
- BLE channel selection
IP Implementatign
- UMC55nm eFlash-uLP process
- Power optimized system: Allow efficient sleep/wake
- Netlist for modem, link layer and protocol
- Link layer firmware available as source code
- Separately licensable stack & profile
Block Diagram
What’s Included?
Design Deliverables
- GDSII files for the RF front end.
- RF transceiver integrated with pad ring for ease of integration and floor planning.
- Netlist for modem, link layer.
- Test vectors, timing and physical abstraction models.
- Integration manual and release notes.
Support Deliverables
- A RF EVB with a demonstration chip containing the Bluetooth-Gear series radio IP.
- Reference design, PCB layout.
- Radio control tool, RF test guidance.
- Production test & radio calibration algorithm.
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Specifications
Identity
Provider
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Frequently asked questions about Bluetooth IP cores
What is Bluetooth Platform IP?
Bluetooth Platform IP is a Bluetooth IP core from Gear Radio Electronics Corp. listed on Semi IP Hub.
How should engineers evaluate this Bluetooth?
Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this Bluetooth IP.
Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?
Yes. Buyers can compare this product with similar semiconductor IP cores or IP families based on category, provider, process options, and structured technical specifications.