Vendor: Gear Radio Electronics Corp. Category: Bluetooth

2.4GHz transceiver for Bluetooth application

The GR1000 RF IPs are a 2.4GHz transcevier for Bluetooth application which have TX, RX, SX, and AFE blocks.

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Overview

The GR1000 RF IPs are a 2.4GHz transcevier for Bluetooth application which have TX, RX, SX, and AFE blocks. T/R switch is integrated in our design. The IPs are fully compliant with the Bluetooth 5 standard. The transmitter output power can exceed 10dBm. The receiver current consumption is 12.6mA at maximum gain setting.

Key features

Main Features

  • UMC55nm uLP process
  • RF front end area < 0.85mm2
  • Temperature: -20 to 85°C
  • On-chip matching network

Bluetooth Core Specification 5

  • 2400-2484MHz
  • Master and slave mode support

Bluetooth Core Specification 5

  • Reference input Clock: 16/24/32/40MHz

RF Performance

  • Class 1 TX power up to +10dBm
  • RX sensitivity < -95dBm

Block Diagram

GR1000 - RF TRX block diagram

Applications

  • Human Interface Device (HID)
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Audio
  • VoIP Headsets
  • Wearable

What’s Included?

  • 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.

Silicon Options

Foundry Node Process Maturity
UMC 55nm ULP —

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
GR1000 - RF TRX
Vendor
Gear Radio Electronics Corp.
Type
Silicon IP

Files

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Provider

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Frequently asked questions about Bluetooth IP cores

What is 2.4GHz transceiver for Bluetooth application?

2.4GHz transceiver for Bluetooth application is a Bluetooth IP core from Gear Radio Electronics Corp. listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for umc.

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.

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