Vendor:
Ceva, Inc.
Category:
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Connectivity Platform
The Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi platforms portfolio provide a comprehensive selection of hardware IP and CPU-agnostic host software for ener…
Overview
The Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi platforms portfolio provide a comprehensive selection of hardware IP and CPU-agnostic host software for energy-efficient SoC implementation of any of a wide range of Wi-Fi subsystems, from Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7, for both client devices and access points.
The portfolio includes a suite of pre-optimized solutions for various generations and configurations for specific Wi-Fi uses, power consumption levels, and price points, ranging from low-bandwidth IoT connectivity to high-bandwidth hubs.
Embedded into one of the Ceva-Waves Links multi-protocol wireless platforms, the Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi IPs can efficiently co-exist with the Ceva-Waves Bluetooth IPs and/or Ceva-Waves UWB IP.
The Solution
The Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi platforms comprise hardware modem PHY IP that supports DSSS, CCK, OFDM and OFDMA modulations; optimized MAC IP that offloads MAC functions from the CPU; and a comprehensive selection of MAC protocol software stacks. The IP and software elements are further organized into three main solution profiles.
- Wi-Fi IoT is for energy-efficient low-bandwidth connectivity for IoT devices, supporting 2.4GHz single band or dual/triple bands on 2.4/5/6 GHz for IEEE 802.11n, ax, or be (Wi-Fi 4, 6 or 7).
- Wi-Fi High-Performance supports up to 160 MHz bands at 2.4, 5, or 6 GHz in either single-antenna or 2×2 MIMO mode for IEEE 802.11ax or be (Wi-Fi 6 or 7), and is intended for consumer media-streaming applications.
- Wi-Fi Access Point supports 160 MHz bands and 2×2 MIMO for IEEE 802.11ax or be (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7), for applications such as media access points, gateways, and small-cell offload that must support up to hundreds of clients.
The Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi platforms include a coexistence interface that permits highly efficient operation with the Ceva-Waves Bluetooth platforms.
Key features
- Full support of all generations spanning from Wi-Fi 4 (IEEE 802.11n) up to Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be)
- Supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands
- Bandwidths from 20MHz up to 160MHz
- 1×1 and MIMO 2×2 configurations
- Modulations up to 1024QAM (Wi-Fi 6/6E) and 4K QAM (Wi-Fi 7)
- Throughputs from 1Megabit per second up to Multiple Gigabit per second
- Supports OFDM(A), MU-MIMO, and TWT
- Wi-Fi 7 support with 4K QAM, MLO and MRU
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth coexistence interface
Block Diagram
Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi block diagram
Benefits
- The Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi platforms give SoC designers a field-proven, fast and low-risk path to implementing a wide range of Wi-Fi subsystems in an SoC.
- The optimized, area- and power-efficient hardware IP allow highly cost-effective low-power narrow-band solutions for IoT applications, powerful multi-user broadband MIMO hubs for high throughput, and many points in between.
- All these solutions share a system design kit, vastly easing design and support for a broad Wi-Fi SoC product line.
- MAC protocol stacks are field-proven and CPU/OS-agnostic, and support IEEE 802.11a, b, g, n, ax, and be.
- The Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi/Bluetooth coexistence interface allows arbitration of radio use between services, vastly simplifying multi-protocol SoC design and improving end performance.
Applications
- Consumer IoT
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Mobile
- PC
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi
Vendor
Ceva, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP
Files
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Provider
Ceva, Inc.
HQ:
USA
Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.
With more than 21 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today’s most advanced smart edge products – from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra–low–power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva’s IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.
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Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi IP cores
What is Wi-Fi Connectivity Platform?
Wi-Fi Connectivity Platform is a Wi-Fi IP core from Ceva, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.
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