Multi-protocol wireless platform integrating Bluetooth Dual Mode, IEEE 802.15.4 (for Thread, Zigbee and Matter)

Overview

The Ceva-Waves Links200 is a fully integrated multi-protocol wireless platform in TSMC 12nm FFC+ supporting Bluetooth High Data Throughput and IEEE 802.15.4 for Zigbee, Thread and Matter compliance. It pre-integrates all the necessary hardware, software and radio components for a cost effective, low power and high-performance solution to enable the development of advanced smart edge AI SoC in an easy and fast time to market manner. Compliant with Bluetooth 6.0, Links200 supports a comprehensive feature set including Audio streaming (Classic Audio, LE Audio, Auracast Broadcast Audio) with High Data Throughput mode for next generation lossless multi-channel LE Audio streaming, Localization including AoA/AoD for Direction Finding and Channel Sounding for accurate and secure ranging, Low latency mode for gaming supporting up to 8KHz refresh rate.

The first member of the Ceva-Waves Links family, the Links100, is an integrated Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.4 + 802.15.4 multi-protocol subsystem IP targeted for low power IoT applications.

Key Features

  • Full Bluetooth dual mode (Classic and LE) support, including next generation High Data Throughput up to 7.5Mbps for lossless multichannel low latency audio streaming.
  • IEEE 802.15.4 support, for Zigbee, Thread and Matter
  • Comprehensive Integration: Includes RF, modem, controller, software stacks, and profiles.
  • Advanced Audio Support: Supports Classic Audio, LE Audio, and Auracast Broadcast Audio.
  • Accurate and Secure Ranging: Supports Bluetooth Channel Sounding for precise and secure ranging.
  • Optimized Process: Utilizes TSMC 12nm FFC+ process, ideal for advanced smart audio and Smart Edge AI SoCs.
  • Superior Performance: Fully featured with best-in-class power consumption, die size, and performance, with state-of-the-art RF architecture requiring minimal external components for low bill of materials.
  • Ease of Integration: Designed for fast time to market.
  • Customizable for further product differentiation, via tight integration with Ceva’s sensing and inference IPs, including Ceva-NeuPro-Nano NPU, and Ceva-RealSpace Spatial Audio.

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Multi-protocol wireless platform integrating Bluetooth Dual Mode, IEEE 802.15.4 (for Thread, Zigbee and Matter) Block Diagram

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