Vendor: NTLab Category: GNSS

L1 GPS/Galileo/BeiDou/GLONASS RF Front-end

The NT1020 is a multisystem receiver intended to perform a simultaneous reception, down conversion, filtering and amplifying of G…

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Overview

The NT1020 is a multisystem receiver intended to perform a simultaneous reception, down conversion, filtering and amplifying of GNSS GPS/Galileo/BeiDou and GLONASS L1/F1-band signals.
IC is fabricated on SiGe BiCMOS TSMC 0.18 um technology.

Key features

  • TSMC BiCMOS SiGe 180 nm technology
  • Single conversion superheterodyne receiver
  • Active antenna detector
  • Selectable front end modes: IQ GPS/Galileo/BeiDou and GLONASS, IQ GPS/Galileo/BeiDou only, IQ GLONASS only, GPS/Galileo/BeiDou and GLONASS with image-rejection
  • Integrated LNA with output matching to 50 Ohm
  • Integrated mixer preamplifier with programmable operating current
  • Image-rejection mixer
  • Integrated IF filter with automatic passband adjustment
  • Selectable channel output type: differential linear output or digital CMOS output with integrated 2-bit ADC
  • Fully integrated frequency synthesizer with internal PLL filter and clock driver for correlator
  • Fully integrated VCO with automatic adjustment system
  • PLL lock indicator
  • 3-wires serial peripheral interface for status monitoring, mode configuration and parameter adjustment
  • «Stand-by» mode with minimum current consumption

Block Diagram

0180IP_NT1020 block diagram

Applications

  • Navigation systems
  • Portable receivers
  • Mobile communication
  • Measuring equipment and etc.

What’s Included?

  • Datasheet
  • Layout View (GDSII)
  • Evaluation kit based on packaged IC
  • Characterization Report
  • Behavioral Model
  • SPICE netlist (.cdl)
  • Integration Support

Files

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Silicon Options

Foundry Node Process Maturity
TSMC 180nm RF Silicon Proven

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
0180IP_NT1020
Vendor
NTLab

Provider

NTLab
HQ: Lithuania
NTLab is a vertically integrated microelectronics design center. It has 70+ experienced and qualified engineers. NTLab specializes in the designing of mixed-signal and RF ICs and Systems-on-Chip. It has a wide range of own silicon-verified IP blocks: processor cores, interfaces, analog and high-frequency PHYs, etc., thus allowing customized design to be fast and predictable. In-company unique combination of competences in digital, analog and RF circuits and embedded software enables NTLab to participate in the projects that require deep research and utilize most sophisticated and advanced techniques: multi-system GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/NavIC(IRNSS)/QZSS/SBAS navigation, RF ID, wireless communications, etc. All designed ICs are provided with test and development tools, as well as with reference software. NTLab offers a wide range of silicon proven analog/mixed-signal IPs in 0.35µm, 0.25 µm, 0.18 µm, 0.13 µm, 0.09 µm, 65nm, 55nm, 40nm, 28nm, 22 nm CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS processes. These IPs are suitable for devices targeted both consumer and industrial markets. Most of these IPs have been proven in silicon on the foundries: Samsung, UMC, GlobalFoundries, SMIC, VIS, Tower, X-FAB, iHP, AMS, SilTerra, STMicroelectronics, Winfoundry.
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What is L1 GPS/Galileo/BeiDou/GLONASS RF Front-end?

L1 GPS/Galileo/BeiDou/GLONASS RF Front-end is a GNSS IP core from NTLab listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc Silicon Proven.

How should engineers evaluate this GNSS?

Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this GNSS IP.

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