802.11 A/B/G/N Direct Conversion Transceiver

Overview

The 802.11 a/b/g/n direct conversion transceiver IP core supports OFDM, WLAN and ISM applications. Covering both the 2.4-2.5GHz band and extended world band frequencies 4.9GHz-5.875GHz, the IQ architecture integrates all of the required radio functions incorporating the complete Rx, Tx and synthesizer and data converter subsystems in a 130nm RF CMOS IP core.

An integrated FRAC-N synthesizer can be configured for a wide range of low cost crystal frequencies from 20MHz-40MHz and provides a reference clock output for ease of integration in System On Chip (SoC) applications.

A Flexible Radio Control Interface can be optimized for embedded SoC applications.

Key Features

  • Fully Integrated 802.11 a/b/g/n Transceiver
    • Rx Chain with AGC and RSSI
    • Fully integrated FRAC N Synthesizer
    • Integrated Loop Filter
    • Low Jitter Programmable Clock PLL
    • Tx Chain with 0dBm linear output power
    • DC offset calibration and envelope detection circuits
  • High Performance
    • 3dB Noise Figure at Max Gain
    • -10dBm out of band IIP3
    • 92dB Rx Digital Gain control
    • Programmable Filter Bandwidths for 7.5MHz,9.5MHz,14MHz ,20MHz and 40 MHz modes
  • Low Power Consumption
    • 1.5V supply
    • Rx mode 90mA with bost mode to 130mA
    • Tx mode 100mA with boost mode to 140mA

Benefits

  • Fully integrated 802.11 dual band core including all the analog and RF functionality. Performance compatible with 802.11n standard for MIMO implementation. Programmable Filter Bandwidths for 7.5MHz,9.5MHz,14MHz ,20MHz and 40 MHz modes. Fully integrated synthesizer and low jitter clock PLL.

Block Diagram

802.11 A/B/G/N Direct Conversion Transceiver Block Diagram

Deliverables

  • GDSII, Functional Verilog Model, Liberty Timing Models - Customized Layout for SoC Integration, Design Documentation

Technical Specifications

GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Pre-Silicon: 65nm , 90nm , 130nm , 180nm
Silicon Proven: 130nm
LFoundry
Pre-Silicon: 150nm
SMIC
Pre-Silicon: 65nm LL , 90nm G , 130nm LL , 150nm G , 150nm LV , 160nm G , 160nm LL , 180nm G , 180nm LL
Silterra
Pre-Silicon: 90nm , 130nm , 180nm
TSMC
Pre-Silicon: 65nm LP , 90nm LP , 130nm LV , 180nm LP
Tower
Pre-Silicon: 130nm , 180nm , 180nm , 180nm
UMC
Pre-Silicon: 65nm SP , 90nm G , 130nm , 180nm
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