OFDM Modem

Overview

OFDM baseband processor for UWB applications. UWB WPAN’s provide very high data rate, short range, and low power communications.

Typical requirements include an ability to achieve a 200 Mbps information rate at a range of 4 meters and a 110 Mbps information rate at 10 meters.

Key Features

Supports ECMA-368 PHY requirements for mandatory rates (53.3, 106.7 and 200 Mbps)
Advanced acquisition and channel estimation algorithms to support SNR of < -3 dB
Streaming mode support
Low power implementation techniques with advanced clock management logic
Flexible external interfaces to support a broad range of integration requirements
Verified against the modified Saleh-Valenzuela multipath model- RMS delay spread up to 25 ns
Fixed-point performance model implemented in C for maximum design flow flexibility
RTL verified against fixed-point performance model

Block Diagram

Applications

UWB Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN)
- Short range, low power, very high speed transfer of high-quality multimedia content
- Computers and peripherals
- Mobile consumer electronics and communications
Certified Wireless USB
Wireless 1394
High data rate Bluetooth® wireless technology
Wireless HDMI
Typical consumer scenario
- Video camcorder, digital camera, and hand held appliance downloads to TV, photo kiosks, and PC
- Audio/Video distribution for home gaming and entertainment clusters
- Wireless connectivity between mobile devices and video projection equipment
- Wireless docking stations

Technical Specifications

Maturity

In development

Availability

Q4 2007

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