RF-CMOS Custom SoC
CMOS technology offers a cost-effective and easily mass-producible alternative to traditional GaAs (gallium arsenide) and SiGe (silicon germanium) technologies, making it advantageous in economically driven markets. Additionally, CMOS technology facilitates the integration of digital and analog circuits, enabling the combination of RF (analog) and baseband (digital) circuits on a single chip.
CMOS technology has enabled the creation of smaller, more energy-efficient, and cost-effective devices, addressing market demands for RF technology in applications like television broadcasting, data communications, and object detection sensors. Additionally, advancements in CMOS technology have enhanced high-frequency characteristics, bringing RF performance on par with traditional technologies.
[Advantages of Single Chip SoC]
Introduction Video for RF-CMOS Custom SoC
Socionext's Strengths
Socionext, a global leader in custom SoCs, has an established history of developing a wide range of RF communication solutions. These solutions support frequencies from sub-GHz to millimeter-wave, catering to applications that require low-power RF-CMOS technology. To keep pace with the miniaturization of LSIs driven by large-scale digital technology and the integration of RF circuits on a single chip, Socionext has achieved power savings in RF-CMOS custom SoCs by utilizing advanced RF-CMOS processes and low-power RF design technology.
Leveraging its extensive mass production experience, Socionext offers digital-RF mixed single-chip solutions, encompassing a broad spectrum of expertise such as high-frequency packaging technology, test technology, and antenna-embedded packages.
●History of RF-CMOS Technology Development
●Lineup and Extensive development Track record
[Proven track record in developing RF communication solutions ranging from sub-GHz to millimeter-wave frequencies]
Socionext RF Solutions
Socionext's low-power RF-CMOS technology is utilized in a variety of applications, including wideband receiver solutions for TV, mobile, and in-car entertainment systems, LPWA (Low Power, Wide Area) wireless communications, wired communications over existing wiring, IoT communications such as satellite communications, smart sensing devices operating at 24 GHz and 60 GHz, and in-vehicle communications including ITS and ADAS radar sensing.
Proven history of Widespread adoption
Socionext, a global leader in custom SoCs, possesses extensive RF development technologies ranging from sub-GHz to millimeter-wave, empowering customers to create cost-effective and highly functional products.
●Custom SoC Examples for IoT
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Element Development/ IP Partner
Socionext is partnering with industry, academia, and government R&D projects to develop new technologies and work with IP vendors.
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