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Low Power Futures

Low Power Futures is a leading provider of innovative semiconductor IP solutions, specializing in the development of low-power, high-performance platforms for the rapidly evolving Internet of Things (IoT) market. Located in Markham, Canada, the company operates out of the IBM Innovation Space, a hub for technological advancements and collaborative innovation. Their commitment is to empower businesses by accelerating the development of smart, secure, and efficient IoT products through their cutting-edge IP solutions. \n\nWith an expansive portfolio that includes wireless baseband and Bluetooth IPs, Low Power Futures leverages expertise in both hardware and firmware to deliver highly integrated platforms. Their solutions are tailored for resource-constrained environments, ensuring minimal power consumption without compromising on performance. This focus on energy efficiency makes them a preferred choice for sectors such as smart homes, healthcare, and smart cities where power management is crucial.\n\nLow Power Futures places a strong emphasis on security, offering robust security engines designed for embedded devices where data protection is paramount. The company's low-power neural network processors are optimized for AI-enabled applications, facilitating advanced capabilities in compact devices. By prioritizing modularity and comprehensive integration, they help developers reduce time-to-market while ensuring flexibility in design.\n\nThe company values strategic partnerships and welcomes collaboration with other entities working on distributed machine learning and next-generation IoT solutions. Their customer-centric approach and commitment to resolving industry challenges reinforce their status as a pivotal contributor to the digital transformation landscape. Read more

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Wireless Baseband IP

The Wireless Baseband IP from Low Power Futures is engineered for minimal area usage and ultra-low power consumption, making it ideal for IoT applications. This IP encompasses the Baseband Processor Hardware along with Link Layer or Medium Access Control Layer Firmware, optimized for a compact footprint and low energy usage. Its design is tailor-made for seamless integration into System on Chip (SoC) environments, offering full standard compliance for ease of use. \n\nThe architecture of this baseband processor is crafted to support smart sensors and connected audio devices within IoT ecosystems, serving applications that include smart homes and industrial IoT. It offers a comprehensive validation platform, enabling developers to integrate this IP smoothly into their systems with minimal overhead. As the industry gravitates towards more resource-efficient solutions, discovering power and area benefits is key, and this IP positions itself as a change-maker in this realm. \n\nWith inherent security features, this IP is apt for safeguarding data and securing IoT deployments against unauthorized access. The inclusion of BLE 5.2 compliance enhances its capability to handle modern connectivity challenges, ensuring robust performance across varied IoT scenarios. Emphasized for low power audio products and smart grid systems, the Wireless Baseband IP provides a flexible foundation for cutting-edge digital transformation projects.

Low Power Futures
ATM / Utopia, Bluetooth, CAN, Ethernet, GPU, Interleaver/Deinterleaver, IoT Processor, MIL-STD-1553, USB, Wireless USB
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Bluetooth LE 5.2

The Bluetooth LE 5.2 from Low Power Futures offers a cutting-edge implementation of the latest Bluetooth specification, focused on reducing power usage while maintaining robust performance. Supporting both 1Mbps and 2Mbps data rates, it includes complete implementation of all coded PHYs with a focus on direction finding and link supervision functionalities. This ensures reflective precision in tracking and connectivity management in IoT devices. \n\nDesigned for low-energy applications, this IP integrates security directly into its architecture, providing a secure communication framework critical for sensitive data exchanges. It is excellently suitable for applications where energy conservation is vital, such as in wearable technology and sensor networks. The IP brings advanced audio capabilities with support for Low Energy Audio, enabling seamless audio transmission over the Bluetooth Low Energy medium without excessive battery draw. \n\nAdaptable to smart homes and automotive contexts, Bluetooth LE 5.2 supports applications ranging from low-power audio solutions to industrial-scale sensor networks. The IP’s compatibility with AMBA interfaces simplifies its implementation across diverse platforms, enhancing the capacity of developers to create multipurpose IoT ecosystems. Its robust design not only addresses present IoT connectivity demands but also anticipates evolving requirements, making it a reliable component for future-focused deployments.

Low Power Futures
Audio Interfaces, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB
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IEEE 802.15.4 WPAN

Perfected for area-efficiency and low power consumption, the IEEE 802.15.4 WPAN IP from Low Power Futures meets the rigorous demands of contemporary wireless personal area networks. This IP supports the latest amendments of the IEEE 802.15.4 standard, serving as a foundation for secure and reliable communication in dense IoT environments. Its dual-frequency capability covers both sub-gigahertz and 2.4GHz bands, ensuring flexibility across numerous deployment scenarios. \n\nThis IP is optimized for both BPSK and OQPSK modulations, with additional setups for GFSK, allowing it to adapt to various modulation schemes as dictated by specific application needs. Such versatile modulations enable smoother transmissions and better link maintenance, even in noise-prone or challenging environments. This adaptability makes it a prime candidate for applications such as advanced smart metering and environmental sensing. \n\nSecurity is intrinsic to its operations, integrating robust protection methods against eavesdropping or unauthorized access. As part of IoT systems, this IP facilitates effective data communication in resource-constrained devices by managing power efficiency without sacrificing data integrity or throughput. With its specialized design, the IEEE 802.15.4 WPAN IP gears IoT systems toward achieving high-efficiency communications essential for future-ready network infrastructures.

Low Power Futures
802.11, ATM / Utopia, Bluetooth, USB, UWB, Wireless USB
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Bluetooth 5.2 Dual Mode

Combining robust functionality with energy efficiency, the Bluetooth 5.2 Dual Mode IP epitomizes the latest advancements in Bluetooth technology. This IP supports dual-mode operations with Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) and Bluetooth Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate (BR/EDR), catering to a wide array of applications ranging from personal audio equipment to automotive infotainment systems. \n\nEnhancing its utility for audio and communication devices, the IP maintains performance through multiple data rate configurations. The built-in security features provide a fortified communication channel, essential for maintaining data integrity in secure and sensitive environments. With direction-finding capabilities, it's particularly effective in location-aware applications both in consumer and industrial segments. \n\nSpecially designed for easy integration, the Bluetooth 5.2 Dual Mode IP can seamlessly slot into existing infrastructure due to its compliance with standard interfaces like AMBA. This makes it a suitable choice for developers aiming to expand wireless capabilities of their devices without extensive redesign efforts. As a key component of IoT solutions, its low-power demands ensure prolonged device operation, aligning it perfectly with sustainability-driven tech initiatives.

Low Power Futures
AMBA AHB / APB/ AXI, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB
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IP Platform for Low-Power IoT

The IP Platform for Low-Power IoT by Low Power Futures is a pre-validated, customizable IP SoC platform specifically developed to meet the needs of smart, secure, and AI-enabled IoT devices. This platform integrates essential building blocks for IoT applications, focusing on optimizing power usage while maintaining high integration levels for scalability. \n\nComprising various modules such as Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15.4 standards, these platforms provide a robust blueprint for the development of next-generation IoT solutions. The LP1 series, ranging from LP1-100 to LP1-300, each offer tailored capabilities like BLE for seamless device communication, sensor fusion units for enhanced data processing, and neural network processors for AI applications. \n\nOffering support for both ARM and RISC V architectures, each platform is designed with versatility in mind, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of processors. These platforms are aimed at accelerating product development cycles, reducing time-to-market while ensuring thorough testing with FPGA validation and UVM environments. Their ability to be configured for different applications exemplifies their utility across diverse IoT sectors focused on low-power consumption.

Low Power Futures
CPU, IoT Processor, Processor Core Dependent, Processor Core Independent, Standard cell
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Low Power Security Engine

The Low Power Security Engine stands as a testament to highly efficient design, aimed at securing IoT networks within resource-limited environments. At its core, it supports ECDHE and ECDSA protocols, functioning as a robust HW acceleration engine capable of facilitating cryptographic operations such as ECC, SHA, AES, and TRNG.\n\nFocusing on power conservation without compromising security, the engine is structured to resist timing and side-channel attacks, which are crucial for maintaining data integrity in sensitive use cases. It is instrumental within smart sensor networks and secure RFID systems, providing ironclad protection without the usual high power demands associated with comprehensive data security solutions.\n\nThanks to its compact and complete nature, the Security Engine can be embedded effortlessly into larger systems-on-chip, making it a seamless addition to existing IoT architectures. Its AMBA Standard Interface compatibility furthers its integration capabilities across multiple platforms, ensuring versatile deployment options. As IoT devices become more complex, having a security engine that is low-power yet high-performance is indispensable, positioning this IP as a cornerstone of secure IoT ecosystems.

Low Power Futures
Coprocessor, Embedded Security Modules, Security Protocol Accelerators
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Low Power Neural Network Processor

The Low Power Neural Network Processor (LP-NNP) is meticulously designed to cater to the AI processing needs of resource-constrained IoT devices. Prioritizing efficiency in both power and area, it offers 8-16 bits integer inference and up to 2 GOPS (Giga-Operations Per Second). Its architectural tailoring facilitates seamless integration into compact AI systems, particularly those embedded in intelligent IoT sensors. \n\nThe processor embraces a micro-engine configuration, making it suitable for various AI operations in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart grid sectors. It simplifies the deployment of neural networks by assimilating existing machine learning library standards, thus ensuring compatibility with a wide array of applications. The processor's optimized power use ensures extended device operation, ideal for uses where energy availability is limited. \n\nAugmenting its technical prowess, LP-NNP comes equipped with comprehensive firmware support ensuring versatility in application and ease of deployment. This aids in accelerating AI workload processing, so developers can realize advanced data processing capabilities with minimal design overhead, propelling IoT devices towards smarter, more autonomous operations.

Low Power Futures
AI Processor, CPU, IoT Processor, Vision Processor
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