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The Analog & Mixed Signal PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) category of semiconductor IP at Silicon Hub encompasses a collection of sophisticated circuit designs used primarily for frequency synthesis, clock management, and timing in integrated circuits. PLLs are indispensable in a variety of electronic applications where synchronized frequency and phase-locked signals are crucial. This class of semiconductor IPs is pivotal for ensuring stable and reliable operations in digital and analog systems alike.
PLLs are widely utilized in communication systems, consumer electronics, and computing devices. In communication systems, they play a critical role in modulating and demodulating signals, ensuring accurate data transmission. Consumer electronics, such as smartphones, tablets, and gaming devices, leverage PLL technology to maintain accurate system clocks, which is essential for digital signal processing and multimedia performance. In computing, PLLs help in maintaining synchronous operations between processors and memory, allowing seamless multitasking and high-speed data processing.
Within this category, you will find a variety of PLL designs and architectures, each tailored to specific application needs, including fractional-N PLLs, integer-N PLLs, and Delay-Locked Loops (DLLs). These variants offer different advantages, such as reduced phase noise, higher frequency stability, and improved design flexibility. Additionally, some advanced PLL IPs incorporate features like spread spectrum clocking to minimize electromagnetic interference, making them suitable for use in sensitive electronic environments.
Overall, the Analog & Mixed Signal PLL semiconductor IPs available at Silicon Hub are integral components that help optimize the performance, efficiency, and reliability of modern electronic systems. They enable designers and engineers to tackle complex clocking requirements and achieve precise control over signal timing, which is a cornerstone of innovation in technology sectors ranging from telecom to computing and beyond.
Silicon Creations delivers precision LC-PLLs designed for ultra-low jitter applications requiring high-end performance. These LC-tank PLLs are equipped with advanced digital architectures supporting wide frequency tuning capabilities, primarily suited for converter and PHY applications. They ensure exceptional jitter performance, maintaining values well below 300fs RMS. The LC-PLLs from Silicon Creations are characterized by their capacity to handle fractional-N operations, with active noise cancellation features allowing for clean signal synthesis free of unwanted spurs. This architecture leads to significant power efficiencies, with some IPs consuming less than 10mW. Their low footprint and high frequency integrative capabilities enable seamless deployments across various chip designs, creating a perfect balance between performance and size. Particular strength lies in these PLLs' ability to meet stringent PCIe6 reference clocking requirements. With programmable loop bandwidth and an impressive tuning range, they offer designers a powerful toolset for achieving precise signal control within cramped system on chip environments. These products highlight Silicon Creations’ commitment to providing industry-leading performance and reliability in semiconductor design.
The Ring PLLs offered by Silicon Creations illustrate a versatile clocking solution, well-suited for numerous frequency generation tasks within integrated circuit designs. Known for their general-purpose and specialized applications, these PLLs are crafted to serve a massive array of industries. Their high configurability makes them applicable for diverse synthesis needs, acting as the backbone for multiple clocking strategies across different environments. Silicon Creations' Ring PLLs epitomize high integration with functions tailored for low jitter and precision clock generation, suitable for battery-operated devices and systems demanding high accuracy. Applications span from general clocking to precise Audio Codecs and SerDes configurations requiring dedicated performance metrics. The Ring PLL architecture achieves best-in-class long-term and period jitter performance with both integer and fractional modes available. Designed to support high volumes of frequencies with minimal footprint, these PLLs aid in efficient space allocation within system designs. Their use of silicon-proven architectures and modern validation methodologies assure customers of high reliability and quick integration into existing SoC designs, emphasizing low risk and high reward configurations.
The Vantablack S-VIS Space Coating is engineered for space applications, where it serves as an advanced stray light suppression and blackbody coating. Suitable for use on satellite instruments, this coating helps to minimize the light reflection that can occur in space environments, thereby ensuring higher accuracy in optical measurements and instrument calibration. Vantablack S-VIS offers exceptional spectral absorption from ultraviolet through to the terahertz range, crucial for a variety of optical systems. Its lightweight and highly absorbent properties allow for more compact baffle and calibration systems without compromising performance. The coating has demonstrated reliability in space missions, offering consistent absorption over extended periods. This coating is particularly critical for optical systems that operate under the challenging conditions of space, including variations in temperature and pressure, as well as the intense radiation environment. It has been applied successfully in low earth orbit operations, enhancing the operability of instruments by reducing system complexity and improving the accuracy of optical sensors.
The VCO24G is engineered as a 24GHz Colpitts Voltage-Controlled Oscillator, offering low noise performance and a differential architecture ideal for integrating within PLL systems and broadband testing environments. This VCO capitalizes on the low-cost, high-output capabilities of the 0.18um SiGe process, ensuring it meets rigorous demands for precision and long-term reliability in various telecommunication applications. Its design lends itself to high-frequency operations with exceptional signal stability.
The Ultra-Low Latency 10G Ethernet MAC from Chevin Technology is tailored for environments where speed and minimal delay are critical. Designed with a focus on reducing latency, this IP core enables high-frequency traders and ultra-fast data acquisition systems to operate with unparalleled efficiency. By using advanced algorithms and streamlined architecture, it achieves extremely low latencies, contributing to faster processing and decision-making. This Ethernet MAC supports full 10 Gbps bandwidth and operates efficiently across a varied range of data-intensive applications. It remains highly customizable, allowing integration with a variety of protocols and applications, thus catering to specific project needs without compromising on speed or performance. As a result, this MAC is particularly suited to sectors where time is of the essence, such as financial services, automated trading systems, and real-time data streaming. Chevin Technology also provides extensive support and documentation to ensure that users can achieve the best possible results from this advanced IP.
The pPLL03F-GF22FDX is tailored for performance computing applications, providing an all-digital Fractional-N PLL with a focus on low jitter and compact design. Operating at frequencies up to 4GHz and offering jitter capabilities below 10 picoseconds RMS, it is optimal for clocking solutions in systems requiring stringent timing accuracy, such as high-performance computing and signal processing applications. This PLL leverages Perceptia's advanced all-digital PLL technology, ensuring consistent performance across various semiconductor processes. It is well-suited for systems with complex clock domains, providing multiple outputs through programmable postscalers and an integrated power supply regulator for efficient power management. The pPLL03F can operate both in integer-N and fractional-N modes, extending flexibility in clock frequency configuration. Ideal for complex system-on-chip (SoC) designs, the pPLL03F-GF22FDX minimizes area usage with its compact die size of less than 0.01 square millimeters. Its low power requirements, under 5mW, make it a favorable choice for innovative digital designs demanding both reliability and energy efficiency. Available in a variety of process nodes, it seamlessly integrates into diverse design environments.
The THOR platform is a versatile tool for developing application-specific NFC sensor and data logging solutions. It incorporates silicon-proven IP blocks, creating a comprehensive ASIC platform suitable for rigorous monitoring and continuous data logging applications across various industries. THOR is designed for accelerated development timelines, leveraging low power and high-security features. Equipped with multi-protocol NFC capabilities and integrated temperature sensors, the THOR platform supports a wide range of external sensors, enhancing its adaptability to diverse monitoring needs. Its energy-efficient design allows operations via energy harvesting or battery power, ensuring sustainability in its applications. This platform finds particular utility in sectors demanding precise environmental monitoring and data management, such as logistics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial automation. The platform's capacity for AES/DES encrypted data logging ensures secure data handling, making it a reliable choice for sectors with stringent data protection needs.
The 10G Ethernet MAC and PCS from Chevin Technology is a powerful and flexible core designed for efficient data transfer in high-end FPGAs. Engineered to handle up to 10 Gbps, this IP core is ideal for applications requiring fast and reliable connectivity, such as data centers and telecommunications. Its architecture is compact, ensuring minimal resource usage on the FPGA, thus providing room for additional custom designs. This MAC and PCS combination supports a broad range of features, including full duplex operation and a variety of Ethernet frames, making it suitable for integration into complex network systems. By offering both MAC and PCS layers, it provides a comprehensive solution that simplifies the integration process while ensuring robust performance. Additionally, Chevin Technology’s Ethernet cores are built to maximize throughput and maintain low latency, delivering a consistently high performance across different environments. The cores are versatile, adaptable to different FPGA platforms from major vendors, ensuring seamless integration into any project.
The High-Speed Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) from SkyeChip is crafted for optimal frequency synthesis in ICs, supporting extensive range outputs from 300MHz to 3.2GHz. This flexibility is achieved through a richly configurable architecture that accommodates different division ratios. Built to support reference clock frequencies from 100MHz to 350MHz, it offers broad application versatility. Its VCO frequency range underscores its adaptability to various system needs, particularly in environments demanding high-speed and high-accuracy. Due to its low power consumption and stability, this PLL is ideal for systems requiring consistent and precise clock distribution. It is suited for a range of applications from consumer electronics to more intensive industrial systems requiring robust clock management solutions.
The Titanium Ti375 FPGA is a high-density, low-power solution featuring Efinix’s Quantum® compute fabric. This state-of-the-art FPGA is equipped with a range of advanced features including a hardened RISC-V block, SerDes transceiver, and an LPDDR4 DRAM controller. It is designed to meet the demands of applications requiring high computational efficiency and low power consumption, making it ideal for rapid application development and deployment. This FPGA offers exceptional processing capabilities and flexibility, helping to reduce design complexity while optimizing performance for data-intensive applications. Its small package footprint is suitable for highly integrated systems, providing seamless compliance with existing protocols such as MIPI D-PHY. This combination of features makes it suitable for use in edge computing devices, advanced automotive systems, and next-generation IoT applications. Additionally, the Titanium Ti375 allows developers to exploit its high-speed I/O capabilities, facilitating robust peripheral interfacing and data transfer. The device also benefits from bitstream authentication and encryption to secure the intellectual property embedded within. As part of its wide-ranging applicability, it suits industrial environments that require solid reliability and long-term product lifecycles.
The FCM1401 is part of Falcomm's line of advanced Dual-Drive™ power amplifiers designed to enhance efficiency in wireless applications. Engineered for operation at a center frequency of 14 GHz, this two-stage power amplifier maximizes energy use while maintaining exceptional performance standards. Its innovative design includes CMOS SOI platform integration, boasting world-class efficiencies unmatched by conventional solutions in the market. The technology also comes with alternative options across other silicon platforms like GaAs, GaN, and SiGe, providing versatile application potential. This power amplifier achieves remarkable efficiency levels; a two-stage power-added efficiency (PAE) of 56% and a drain efficiency nearing 70%. The design also incorporates a 0.5x reduction in silicon area without degrading overall capabilities. The FCM1401 supports a broad range of applications from telecommunications to space communications, helping to lower operational costs while enhancing signal strength. Moreover, the amplifier’s robust design allows it to operate across a supply voltage between 1.6V to 2.0V without any loss in efficiency, ensuring stable performance under diverse conditions. With such specifications, the FCM1401 proves an ideal candidate for integrative use in advanced wireless communication infrastructures, offering substantial battery life improvements and energy savings to connected devices.
The DIV60G is a high frequency, fully differential frequency divider reaching up to 60GHz, ideal for sophisticated PLL applications and broadband measurement equipment. It includes an active balun with differential I/Q outputs, offering unparalleled frequency dividing capabilities. Its ultra-high frequency operating parameters are supported by a 0.18um SiGe process, making it particularly effective for use in environments requiring precision and low phase noise. Tailored for advanced industrial use, this divider provides substantial flexibility with differential inputs and outputs.
The PLL12G, serving as a Clock Multiplication Unit, is engineered to generate clock outputs in the 8.5GHz to 11.3GHz range, complementing a host of transceiver standards like 10GbE and OC-192. It operates with low power consumption, courtesy of IBM's 65nm process, making it suitable for various clocking modes crucial in phase-locked loop systems. Its diverse functionality ensures it's integral to telecommunications infrastructures where multiple clocking modes, including FEC support, are required.
The VCO25G is a Colpitts Voltage-Controlled Oscillator, featuring a low noise differential architecture suitable for applications up to 25.5GHz. Built using a cost-effective 0.18um SiGe process, this VCO is integral to high-performance PLLs, offering valuable benefits in broadband measurement and testing environments. It is designed for seamless integration within complex telecommunication systems, ensuring reliability and precision in frequency control with minimal environmental interference.
eSi-Analog provides a comprehensive solution for integrating critical analog functionality within custom ASIC and SoC devices. This IP is optimized for low power consumption, which makes it highly suitable for applications spanning a variety of industry standards across multiple voltage domains. By incorporating proven silicon technology, eSi-Analog facilitates the development of analog components such as data converters, amplifiers, and sensor interfaces, tailored to meet specific project requirements. It supports a wide array of electronic environments, offering vital enhancements to system reliability and performance. This analog IP is also notable for its ability to integrate seamlessly with both standard and custom digital components, promoting a cohesive, scalable infrastructure that can easily accommodate next-generation applications. Its robustness is evident in its adaptability to diverse industry needs, from automotive electronics to industrial control systems.
802.11 LDPC from Wasiela represents a significant advancement in error correction technologies for wireless communication. Engineered to support high-throughput connections, this module allows dynamic adjustment with on-the-fly configuration between frames. The design achieves a well-balanced performance by fine-tuning the number of LDPC decoding iterations, offering a scalable trade-off between throughput and error correction strength. This module is tailored to meet the stringent specifications necessary for high performance in modern wireless networks. It excels at delivering reliable bit-error-rate and packet-error-rate metrics that align with current industry benchmarks. Wasiela’s 802.11 LDPC product underlines their innovation in pushing the boundaries of what forward error correction technologies can achieve, ensuring communications are both robust and efficient.
The 2D FFT core is engineered to deliver fast processing for two-dimensional FFT computations, essential in image and video processing applications. By utilizing both internal and external memory effectively, this core is capable of handling large data sets typical in medical imaging or aerial surveillance systems. This core leverages Dillon Engineering’s ParaCore Architect utility to maximize flexibility and efficiency. It takes advantage of a two-engine design, where data can flow between stages without interruption, ensuring high throughput and minimal memory delays. Such a robust setup is vital for applications where swift processing of extensive data grids is crucial. The architecture is structured to provide consistent, high-quality transform computations that are essential in applications where accuracy and speed are non-negotiable. The 2D FFT core, with its advanced design parameters, supports the varied demands of modern imaging technology, providing a reliable tool for developers and engineers working within these sectors.
The Aeonic Integrated Droop Response System introduces a revolutionary approach to managing voltage droop in intricate circuitry. By pairing droop mitigation with detection, it achieves unprecedented adaptability, responding within high-speed clock cycles, thus aiding in significant power savings. Equipped with multi-threshold detection and supported by standard interfaces like APB & JTAG, it facilitates remote and local droop management, providing a wealth of actionable insights for silicon lifecycle analytics. Design architects benefit from these insights, allowing precision-driven power management decisions. This tightly integrated system adopts a standard cell design, making it process portable across varying technological nodes. Its features ensure reliability and adaptability, aiding design teams to efficiently migrate solutions across evolving production landscapes.
The AFX010x Product Family serves benchtop and portable data-acquisition systems, offering up to four channels with a resolution reaching up to 16 bits. It boasts a sampling rate capability of up to 5 GSPS, supported by a digitally-selectable 3dB bandwidth extending to 300 MHz. Integrated features such as a single-to-differential amplifier and offset DAC make it a comprehensive solution for high-resolution systems. The family includes products suitable for a variety of applications, ensuring high signal integrity and power efficiency. This product line is engineered for minimal power consumption while maintaining high sampling rates and wide bandwidth. Each AFE IC encompasses four independent, highly integrated channels. These channels feature programmable input capacitance, a programmable gain amplifier (PGA), offset DAC, ADC, and a digital processor. The AFX010x products are pin-to-pin compatible in a standard package, designed for high integration and reduced PCB footprint. The product's versatility is highlighted by features such as the capability to choose different power modes, allowing adaptability to specific needs. With low power consumption and advanced on-chip technology like clock synthesizers, these products offer exceptional configurability and SWaP-C optimization. Applications extend to areas like handheld and benchtop oscilloscopes, non-destructive testing, and noise diagnostics.
The JPEG2000 Video Compression Solution from StreamDSP offers a highly versatile compression framework capable of both lossless and lossy compression within a single codestream. Designed to support high-quality and high-compression-rate applications, this solution integrates seamlessly into a wide range of FPGA platforms. It stands out by enabling compression and decompression tasks to be performed directly within the FPGA, eliminating the need for external processors and reducing system complexity. This capability is particularly beneficial for applications such as digital cinema, surveillance, and archival digital imaging, where maintaining high fidelity while minimizing storage is critical.
The mmWave PLL is a robust phase-locked loop designed specifically for millimeter-wave frequencies. This advanced PLL offers low phase noise and supports high-frequency bands crucial for various wireless communication and radar applications. Its compact design and broad frequency coverage make it a versatile component for next-generation wireless and communication hardware, including IoT devices and high-speed data links.
CoreVCO, standing for Voltage Controlled Oscillator, is essential for systems requiring variable frequency output in response to changes in input voltage. It plays a crucial role in frequency modulation and synthesis within various applications, from consumer electronics to sophisticated data communication systems. With a focus on minimizing noise and maximizing frequency stability, CoreVCO delivers outstanding performance across a wide operating range, enhancing signal quality and reducing distortion.
Perceptia's pPLL08 family is a high-performance line of all-digital RF Frequency Synthesizer PLLs designed specifically for RF applications, including 5G and WiFi. Known for its industry-leading jitter performance of sub-300 femtoseconds RMS, this PLL family supports frequencies up to 8GHz. Its compact size, less than 0.05 square millimeters, and low power consumption of under 15mW make it ideal for use as an LO or in ADC/DAC clocking in critical RF applications. The pPLL08 family utilizes a robust LC tank DCO configuration that enhances performance and reduces interference, ensuring SNDR capabilities exceeding 60dB. This makes it perfect for implementing in sophisticated SoC designs where low noise and high integration capabilities are required. Perceptia’s second-generation digital PLL technology reinforces the pPLL08's adaptability across different processes, providing consistent results independent of PVT conditions. It’s engineered to deliver both integer-N and fractional-N operations, with significant flexibility in frequency multiplication. Its adaptability and integration support facilitate seamless embedding in a variety of RF systems.
The DIV50G1 is a programmable prescaler operating up to 50GHz with various dividing coefficients. Its design caters to high-precision applications requiring careful frequency management and offers single-ended or differential inputs with differential outputs. This flexibility supports integration into complex PLL circuits and broadband measurement gear. The technological foundation is a robust 0.18um SiGe process, ensuring reliability and superior performance for advanced technological applications demanding frequency adjustability and precision.
Aeonic Insight represents a leap in on-die telemetry technology, supplying cutting-edge sensor modules operational within System on Chips (SoCs). These modules enhance design teams' capacity to examine power grids and clock health effectively, thereby improving silicon lifecycle management. Engineered to interface with third-party platforms, Aeonic Insight sensors provide unmatched observability and programmability, advancing efficient design decisions. The sensor system is process-portable, ensuring adaptability across varied technological nodes, maintaining a high standard of area and power efficiency. It offers a robust suite of metrics for evaluating power grid optimization, and hardware security measures built for centralized oversight. This advanced observability ensures design accuracy, lowers risk, and enables more efficient architectural decisions. Integrated with industry-standard interfaces, the Aeonic Insight modules are straightforward to install, enhancing compatibility with other platforms. The product uniquely supports long-term research and development and is effectively scalable across numerous applications from small-scale mobile technology to large-scale aerospace projects.
The FCM3801-BD power amplifier completes Falcomm’s Dual-Drive™ series with remarkable functionality for high-frequency applications. Designed for a center frequency of 38 GHz, it offers expanded performance capabilities that address the needs of the modern telecommunications landscape. Its integration with CMOS SOI and other advanced platforms like GaAs or GaN underscores its utility in diverse application scenarios. Excelling in energy efficiency, the FCM3801-BD achieves a power-added efficiency (PAE) up to 56%, which reduces energy usage without compromising performance. This makes it an excellent choice for systems aiming to cut energy costs while delivering high data throughput. As with the other products in this series, the FCM3801-BD supports a balanced power range and maintains efficiency across a supply voltage span of 1.6V to 2.0V. This amplifier is perfectly tailored for expansive high-bandwidth roles, making it suitable for telecommunications and cutting-edge wireless technology explorations. Its design ensures developers can maximize output while maintaining an environmentally friendly footprint, thus aiding in global efforts to reduce carbon emissions alongside boosting technological efficiency.
The EAMD12G serves as a modulator driver for EA/MZ applications, tailored specifically to drive up to 11.3Gb/s in fiber optic communications. It features programmable output voltage swing and DC offset adjustment, with built-in monitoring capabilities to ensure precision in modulation tasks. Integrated within the robust TowerJazz 0.18um SiGe process, it is adept for high-frequency operation necessary for effective data transmission in modern broadband setups.
Engineered for diverse applications like data centers and automotive systems, the Aeonic Generate offers cutting-edge clock generation solutions. These solutions are purpose-built, catering to SoCs that demand robust testability and reliability alongside enhanced clock health observability. This family of synthesizable clock generation provides innovative distribution strategies like per-core clocking, enabling fine-grained frequency control advantageous in dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) frameworks. The Aeonic Generate stands out for its minimal area footprint, being significantly smaller than traditional fractional PLLs. Designed for process portability, these clock solutions stand ready to evolve alongside ever-changing technologies. Equipped with comprehensive telemetry capabilities, the product feeds into common interfaces, greatly aiding in silicon health management,"category_ids":[209,184],
The UltraLong FFT is designed specifically for handling lengthy data sequences and is optimized for Xilinx FPGAs. This core utilizes external memory to enable the processing of very large block sizes, suitable for applications requiring extensive data handling. Performance is typically constrained by the bandwidth of the external memory, making this a robust option for demanding applications where memory resources are a pivotal consideration. By leveraging Dillon Engineering's sophisticated ParaCore Architect utility, the UltraLong FFT Core is tailored to individual project needs. This core provides engineers with a flexible tool, capable of adapting to variable lengths and data throughput requirements. As such, it plays a vital role in numerous fields including astrophysics and remote sensing, where large-scale data manipulation is essential. The core's architecture is finely tuned to achieve optimal data throughput while balancing memory usage. This makes it highly desirable in scenarios where efficiency and scale are crucial, enabling extensive and complex computations to be conducted seamlessly on FPGA platforms.
Digital PreDistortion (DPD) technology is pivotal for enhancing the efficiency of RF power amplifiers. Systems4Silicon's DPD offering, known as FlexDPD, is a comprehensive adaptive linearization subsystem. This solution is vendor-independent, allowing for seamless compilation whether targeting ASICs, FPGAs, or SoC platforms. It is engineered to boost radio transmission efficiency dramatically.\n\nFlexDPD is adaptable to evolving market needs, supporting multi-standard, multi-carrier wireless systems like 5G and O-RAN networks. Its field-proven scalability ensures it can manage transmission bandwidths exceeding 1 GHz, making it apt for various applications with high data throughput demands. The technology has been crafted to align with the growing complexity and performance expectations of modern wireless networks.\n\nThe solution enhances the power efficiency by effectively linearizing amplifiers, thus mitigating distortions and optimizing output. It ensures systems run at optimal power levels, crucial for energy savings and overall operational efficiency within high-frequency communication environments. Systems4Silicon provides extensive support services, ensuring smooth implementation and ongoing optimization for FlexDPD users.
The VCOMB12G is an advanced low noise multi-band LC voltage-controlled oscillator designed for sophisticated phase-locked loop applications, particularly in fiber optic systems. This oscillator offers a wide frequency range and supports multiple clocking modes, providing essential flexibility in cutting-edge communication systems. It is capable of integrating seamlessly into complex digital frameworks where accurate frequency tuning is crucial. Its design ensures minimal power consumption, promoting energy efficiency without sacrificing performance.
Analog Bits offers advanced clocking solutions, emphasizing ultra-low power consumption and high customization to meet specific client requirements. Their clock IPs are silicon-proven at cutting-edge process nodes, including 5nm, and are in the process of being developed for 3nm. These clocking solutions provide low jitter and can be integrated as part of a complete PCIe reference clock subsystem. Additionally, they are versatile, supported by leading fabs and foundries and customizable to meet diverse applications in consumer electronics, server technology, and automotive sectors.
Silicon Creations offers a diverse suite of PLLs designed for a wide range of clocking solutions in modern SoCs. The Robust PLLs cover an extensive range of applications with their multi-functional capability, adaptable for various frequency synthesis needs. With ultra-wide input and output capabilities, and best-in-class jitter performances, these PLLs are ideal for complex SoC environments. Their construction ensures modest area consumption and application-appropriate power levels, making them a versatile choice for numerous clocking applications. The Robust PLLs integrate advanced designs like Low-Area Integer PLLs that minimize component usage while maximizing performance metrics, crucial for achieving high figures of merit concerning period jitter. High operational frequencies and superior jitter characteristics further position these PLLs as highly competitive solutions in applications requiring precision and reliability. By incorporating innovative architectures, they support precision data conversion and adaptable clock synthesis for systems requiring both integer and fractional-N modes without the significant die area demands found in traditional designs.
TechwidU's band-gap reference is renowned for its precision and temperature stability. Ranging from 0.6V to 1.2V, these references are designed using Magna's, Samsung's, and TSMC's advanced process nodes. The band-gap reference is ideal for applications requiring a stable voltage reference unaffected by temperature fluctuations or supply variations, making it indispensable in applications such as data converters and voltage monitoring circuits.
Falcomm's FCM2801-BD is a state-of-the-art power amplifier that belongs to the company's advanced Dual-Drive™ series. This high-frequency power amplifier operates at a center frequency of 28 GHz, delivering remarkable energy efficiencies for modern wireless communication systems. By integrating cutting-edge CMOS SOI technology, this amplifier ensures optimal performance aligning with the demands of evolving telecommunications infrastructure. The FCM2801-BD showcases a design that supports an impressive power-added efficiency (PAE) of up to 56%, making it superior to many traditional analogs. With a focus on minimizing power waste and enhancing signal output, this product is especially suited for applications requiring high reliability and minimal energy consumption, such as telecoms, satellite communications, and advanced mobile networks. In addition to its top-tier performance metrics, the FCM2801-BD features a versatile supply voltage range from 1.6V to 2.0V. Such adaptability ensures consistent operational efficiency even under varying conditions, leading to extended battery life and reduced operational costs in deployed systems. This amplifier is pivotal for organizations striving for maximum impact, efficiency, and competitive edge in the wireless communications sector.
Designed for low power applications, the pPLL05 family boasts an all-digital Fractional-N PLL architecture that operates efficiently at frequencies up to 1GHz. Offering minimal power consumption at less than 1mW, it is well-suited for IoT and embedded systems where energy efficiency is critical. The bright spot of this family is its compact design, occupying less than 0.01 square millimeters, while maintaining low jitter levels. Implemented across multiple foundry process nodes, the pPLL05's technology is flexible and adaptable to various manufacturing environments. Its small size and power efficiency enable broader application, providing significant advantages in systems where battery life and thermal management are paramount. The pPLL05 supports both integer-N and fractional-N operations, delivering a high degree of flexibility in clocking configurations. The PLL complements systems that require precise cyclic operations while ensuring reliability and integration ease. As with all Perceptia PLLs, it integrates seamlessly within larger SoCs, featuring industry-standard test and verification setups.
hellaPHY Positioning Solution is an advanced edge-based software that significantly enhances cellular positioning capabilities by leveraging 5G and existing LTE networks. This revolutionary solution provides accurate indoor and outdoor location services with remarkable efficiency, outperforming GNSS in scenarios such as indoor environments or dense urban areas. By using the sparsest PRS standards from 3GPP, it achieves high precision while maintaining extremely low power and data utilization, making it ideal for massive IoT deployments. The hellaPHY technology allows devices to calculate their location autonomously without relying on external servers, which safeguards the privacy of the users. The software's lightweight design ensures it can be integrated into the baseband MCU or application processors, offering seamless compatibility with existing hardware ecosystems. It supports rapid deployment through an API that facilitates easy integration, as well as Over-The-Air updates, which enable continuous performance improvements. With its capability to operate efficiently on the cutting edge of cellular standards, hellaPHY provides a compelling cost-effective alternative to traditional GPS and similar technologies. Additionally, its design ensures high spectral efficiency, reducing strain on network resources by utilizing minimal data transmission, thus supporting a wide range of emerging applications from industrial to consumer IoT solutions.
Tower Semiconductor provides a robust SiGe BiCMOS technology that is a game-changer for RF applications, leveraging high-frequency performance while maintaining power efficiency. This technology is pivotal in enabling products that require low noise, high gain, and broad bandwidth, crucial for telecommunications and consumer electronics. The SiGe BiCMOS platform is known for its ability to enhance system performance with minimal power consumption. By integrating the high-frequency capabilities of SiGe with the power and scalability benefits of CMOS, this technology facilitates the production of next-generation RF modules. Supported by multiple process nodes, it allows for seamless adaptation to various application-specific demands. The technology has proven capabilities for satellites, wireless communication, and high-speed data transfer applications. Additionally, the process is designed to support multiple frequency bands, catering to a wide array of devices from mobile handset components to sophisticated radar systems. Its strength lies in enabling compact designs that integrate multiple functionalities, driving advancements in RF observation and manipulation.
Certus Semiconductor's Analog I/O offerings bring ultra-low capacitance and robust ESD protection to the forefront. These solutions are crafted to handle extreme voltage conditions while securing signal integrity by minimizing impedance mismatches. Key features include integrated ESD and power clamps, support for broad RF frequencies, and the ability to handle signal swings below ground. Ideal for high-speed RF applications, these Analog I/Os provide superior protection and performance, aligning with the most demanding circuit requirements.
The CC-205 Wideband CMOS Rectifier stands out for its wide frequency rectification range, effectively working from 6 MHz to 5.8 GHz. This rectifier is capable of handling input power signals from -18 dBm up to +33 dBm, whilst maintaining impressive conversion efficiency between 40% to 90%. Without the need for a matching network, it directly interfaces with antennas, facilitating efficient power transfer. Its design includes a low S11 return loss of -40 dB, ensuring optimal power reception and usability in applications requiring broad frequency operation.
Lightelligence’s Moonstone Laser Sources are integral to the development and effective operation of optical computing solutions. These laser sources play a crucial role in enabling high-speed data processing required by advanced computing platforms. Designed to deliver precision and stability, Moonstone provides the necessary optical signals critical for high-performance applications.<br> <br> The laser sources offer a remarkable blend of efficiency and reliability, ensuring compliance with the stringent demands of modern computing systems. With Moonstone, data centers and computing environments benefit from consistent laser performance that supports intensive computational tasks without compromising on operational efficiency.<br> <br> Moonstone Laser Sources are particularly valuable in high-tech and scientific applications where precise optical inputs are necessary. Their role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity of optical systems, balancing power consumption with performance to adhere to sustainable technology practices. Moonstone helps harness the full potential of photonics, underscoring its indispensable role in the future of computing.
The HUMMINGBIRD Optical Network-on-Chip from Lightelligence is an innovative solution designed to optimize on-chip data communication using photonic technology. This product facilitates smooth and efficient data transfer processes, capitalizing on the speed and bandwidth advantages of optical signals over traditional electronic counterparts. The HUMMINGBIRD is engineered to enhance chip performance, particularly in environments where rapid data exchange is crucial.<br> <br> Targeted at high-performance computing applications, the HUMMINGBIRD product minimizes latency and power consumption. It is strategically developed to address the bottlenecks typically associated with electronic data transfers, providing a robust framework for on-chip networking that supports intensive computational workloads. Its architecture allows for seamless integration with a variety of chip designs, making it adaptable for several usage scenarios.<br> <br> With the HUMMINGBIRD Optical Network-on-Chip, developers and businesses can expect improved performance in processing tasks, contributing to more efficient and powerful computing platforms. As photonic technology becomes increasingly integral to advanced computing solutions, HUMMINGBIRD stands out as a key player, offering competitive advantages that align with future technological trajectories.
Sentire Radar by IMST is an advanced radar solution designed to provide precise environmental mapping and object identification in various conditions. Utilizing sophisticated processing algorithms, the radar can distinguish between different objects and adjust dynamically for conditions such as rain, fog, or darkness. This makes it suitable for use in automotive and security applications, where precision and reliability are crucial.
The General Use PLL is a comprehensive phase-locked loop solution designed for a broad range of applications. It offers an integer-N configuration suitable for any division between 1 and 32 or 1 and 64 at lower frequencies. Key features include low noise, minimal spurs, and auto-calibration, alongside a fast lock feature that ensures rapid response and stability. This PLL is engineered for general use, supporting input and feedback at low noise levels, which enhances its applicability in noise-sensitive environments. It effectively covers frequency ranges from 0.5 GHz to 4.0 GHz, making it ideal for communication systems and other frequency-modulated applications. The PLL's design supports adaptability and reliability, crucial for maintaining consistent performance across diverse operating conditions. Compatible with TSMC 28HPC and 16FSC processes, its power efficiency is underscored by a low power consumption of just 4 mA at 400 MHz. The estimated availability for this product is December 2024, aligning with industry timelines for new technology rollouts, making it a forward-thinking choice for developers.
This Integer-N PLL-based High-Frequency Synthesizer and Clock Generator is developed for precise frequency generation in electronic applications. Integrating a loop filter and VCO, it supports a wide range of operating frequencies with stability. It is intended for use where precision timing and clock synchronization are critical, such as in communication or audio processing systems.
The JESD204B Multi-Channel PHY is a versatile high-speed data interface designed to handle numerous channels simultaneously. Its architecture supports top speeds reaching 12.5Gbps, which is crucial in applications where data transfer efficiency and reliability are paramount. This technology is often employed in systems requiring high bandwidth and precision synchronization, making it ideal for advanced communication networks and high-resolution broadcasting environments. This product stands out for its capacity to neatly integrate with various semiconductor processes, ensuring seamless compatibility and broad functionality. Whether in complex signal processing or high-speed data acquisition contexts, it provides the necessary infrastructure to maintain robust data transmission with minimal latency and power consumption. Moreover, the JESD204B Multi-Channel PHY is designed to support multiple serial data rates, offering great flexibility to developers working within diverse technology applications. Its comprehensive design ensures that it meets the standards of modern digital systems, helping to push the envelope of data-transfer capabilities in state-of-the-art technological infrastructures.
The Pipelined FFT core delivers continuous processing of data streams with efficient memory usage, thanks to its innovative pipelined architecture. Designed for scenarios requiring uninterrupted data flow, such as video processing or large-scale sensor networks, this core stands out for its ability to provide high-speed transformations with minimal latency. The pipelined execution style ensures that the core can maintain constant throughput without waiting for a full set of data before starting processing. This means that data can be continuously fed and transformed, making it particularly apt for real-time applications. The architecture effectively reduces memory bottlenecks, supporting seamless integration into systems where consistent data availability is key. Built using Dillon's powerful ParaCore Architect, this IP core allows for customization in terms of bit-width and point sizes to optimize performance across a variety of FPGA platforms. Its efficient use of logic resources makes it suitable for applications with stringent performance requirements, ensuring that it meets the demands of high-speed, low-latency environments like communications and broadcasting.
The pPLL02F family is a suite of versatile, all-digital Fractional-N PLLs designed for a variety of general-purpose clocking applications. Tailored for moderate-speed digital systems, it offers low jitter of under 18 picoseconds RMS and a compact footprint of less than 0.01 square millimeters. Ideal for microprocessors, pPLL02F supports multi-PLL systems, facilitating easy integration in complex system-on-chip designs. Built on Perceptia's second-generation all-digital PLL technology, the pPLL02F family offers robust performance across various manufacturing processes. It is available for a wide range of technologies, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration into diverse projects. The PLL allows flexibility to operate as either an integer-N or fractional-N PLL, enabling optimal configuration of input and output clock frequencies for system-level precision. The pPLL02F integrates and can operate across frequencies up to 2GHz, with a reference clock range between 5MHz and 500MHz. It includes several outputs via programmable postscalers and features a lock-detect output, enhancing its versatility for different applications. This PLL family is particularly valued in projects requiring a combination of low power consumption, high performance, and small area footprint.
The SMPTE 2059-2 Synchronization Solution encompasses all needed logic implementation on an FPGA to generate precise audio and video alignment signals using a reference PTP time source and associated clock. This solution targets professional broadcast markets, offering high accuracy and low latency AV content alignment. The robust FPGA timestamping combined with software-driven algorithms ensures an efficient, compact product that's both easy to deploy and integrate. It comes with a management and configuration interface that provides ultimate flexibility. With an IEEE1588 compliant PTP time source, it generates alignment pulses for specified frame rates along with a timecode. The included API allows for easy configuration of both the IP core and software. The module's strong compliance with IEEE1588v2 enhances its adaptability to existing systems, making it a reliable synchronization solution for professional broadcasters. Korusys has developed this synchronization product suite capitalizing on their extensive expertise in PTP synchronization, ensuring it meets the highest standards of precision required in the broadcast industry. When coupled with its user-friendly management interface and API, this makes the SMPTE 2059-2 Solution a valuable addition to any broadcast synchronization setup.
Pico Semiconductor's high-performance PLLs and DLLs are designed to minimize noise while delivering robust performance across various frequency ranges. These components support critical operations in electronics by synchronizing the timing of various integrated circuits, ensuring smooth and efficient performance. The PLL offerings include low noise capabilities with operating frequencies reaching up to 5GHz, suitable for a diverse set of applications that require precise clock generation and signal synchronization. Variants include designs that operate at 3.25GHz and a wide range from 135MHz to 945MHz, adapting to the needs of different systems and environmental conditions. These PLLs and DLLs are particularly essential in multichannel and high-speed data applications where timing accuracy and signal integrity are crucial. They facilitate high-speed data transfer and integration with other components, enhancing the overall system efficiency while reducing power consumption.
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