Vendor: IMEC Category: Bluetooth

40nm BT4.0/ BT4.2/BT5.0/15.4 SoC radio

Imec’s 2.4GHz multi-standard radio achieves best-in-class performance at world’s lowest power consumption.

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Overview

Imec’s 2.4GHz multi-standard radio achieves best-in-class performance at world’s lowest power consumption. The radio
supports Bluetooth V4.0, 4.2 and 5.0 (Draft) (a.k.a. Bluetooth Low Energy or Bluetooth Smart), as well as the IEEE802.15.4 (a.k.a. ZigBee) standard and provides a proprietary 4Mbps high speed mode. It complies with the FCC and ETSI regulations and delivers an output power up to 3.6dBm (w. external matching).

Key features

  • Multi-standard 2.4GHz Ultra-low-power radio
  • Supporting Bluetooth Low Energy, IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee), proprietary mode
  • Low Power operation: 5.6mW/8.4mW for continuous Rx /Tx at 4Mbps, with leakage power of 1.5uW
  • Data rates from 250kbps to 4Mbps
  • -93dBm sensitivity with onchip matching

Applications

  • Communications
  • Data processing
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Automotive
  • Industrial and medical

What’s Included?

  • Whitebox IP license (including CDS, schematic, layout, extracted, testbenches, scripts, matlab model, a.o. ) with technology transfer training and support

Silicon Options

Foundry Node Process Maturity
TSMC 40nm G Silicon Proven

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
40nm BT4.0/ BT4.2/BT5.0/15.4 SoC radio
Vendor
IMEC
Type
Silicon IP

Files

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Provider

IMEC
HQ: Belgium
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Learn more about Bluetooth IP core

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Three Major Inflection Points for Sourcing Bluetooth Intellectual Property

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Frequently asked questions about Bluetooth IP cores

What is 40nm BT4.0/ BT4.2/BT5.0/15.4 SoC radio?

40nm BT4.0/ BT4.2/BT5.0/15.4 SoC radio is a Bluetooth IP core from IMEC listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc Silicon Proven.

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.

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