What is L1 GPS/Galileo/BeiDou/GLONASS RF Front-end?
L1 GPS/Galileo/BeiDou/GLONASS RF Front-end is a GNSS IP core from NTLab listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc Silicon Proven.
Vendor:
NTLab
Category:
GNSS
L1 GPS/Galileo/BeiDou/GLONASS RF Front-end
The NT1020 is a multisystem receiver intended to perform a simultaneous reception, down conversion, filtering and amplifying of G…
Overview
The NT1020 is a multisystem receiver intended to perform a simultaneous reception, down conversion, filtering and amplifying of GNSS GPS/Galileo/BeiDou and GLONASS L1/F1-band signals.
IC is fabricated on SiGe BiCMOS TSMC 0.18 um technology.
Key features
- TSMC BiCMOS SiGe 180 nm technology
- Single conversion superheterodyne receiver
- Active antenna detector
- Selectable front end modes: IQ GPS/Galileo/BeiDou and GLONASS, IQ GPS/Galileo/BeiDou only, IQ GLONASS only, GPS/Galileo/BeiDou and GLONASS with image-rejection
- Integrated LNA with output matching to 50 Ohm
- Integrated mixer preamplifier with programmable operating current
- Image-rejection mixer
- Integrated IF filter with automatic passband adjustment
- Selectable channel output type: differential linear output or digital CMOS output with integrated 2-bit ADC
- Fully integrated frequency synthesizer with internal PLL filter and clock driver for correlator
- Fully integrated VCO with automatic adjustment system
- PLL lock indicator
- 3-wires serial peripheral interface for status monitoring, mode configuration and parameter adjustment
- «Stand-by» mode with minimum current consumption
Block Diagram
0180IP_NT1020 block diagram
Applications
- Navigation systems
- Portable receivers
- Mobile communication
- Measuring equipment and etc.
What’s Included?
- Datasheet
- Layout View (GDSII)
- Evaluation kit based on packaged IC
- Characterization Report
- Behavioral Model
- SPICE netlist (.cdl)
- Integration Support
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 180nm | RF | Silicon Proven |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
0180IP_NT1020
Vendor
NTLab
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
Lithuania
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