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RF & Communications : ASIC Design and Supply Solutions

We provide standard parts for satcom user terminals along with the custom design of ASICs with radios, data converters, modems, processors and high-speed digital interfaces.

Our focus is on reducing the cost and power consumption of the next generation of satellite user terminals and high-performance satellite payloads.  We also have expertise in high throughput microwave link point to point,  modems and resilient positioning, timing a navigation (PNT) .

Our expertise is beyond just the silicon chips, we provide full systems design and algorithm design capabilities through to hardware, antenna and software reference designs for your products.

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Communications Infrastructure

EnSilica has a long history of developing communication infrastructure technology for ASIC and FPGA based products. Our experience includes high speed and low latency interfaces including Ethernet up to 100G,  Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI), PCIe and JESD204B.  Digital signal processing techniques are key in wireless cellular and satellite communication systems and we have been deploying systems since the days of 2.5G, covering physical layer processing, and Remote Radio Head (RRH).  We are currently involved in developing massive MIMO phase array beamformer solutions.

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Always On – Connectivity Anywhere

It is estimated that over a quarter of automotive use cases will require satellite connectivity by 2025, and ubiquitous, high speed connectivity will not be possible through the 4G/5G cellular network alone. Disruptive commercial grade ASIC technologies help make automotive satellite terminal beamformers affordable for the mass market.

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Ka and Ku-band Beamforming ICs

Versatile multi-channel beamforming ICs for electronically steerable phased array antennas:
ENS92030 Ka-band multi-channel analogue beamformer with integrated mixer
ENS92051 Ku-band multi-channel analogue beamformer with dual beam receive
ENS92052 Ku-band multi-channel analogue beamformer for transmit
ENS92040 digital beamformer supporting Ka and Ku-bands
These ICs are designed to enable the next generation of LEO, MEO or GEO terminals using electronically steerable phased array. All the ICs are designed using CMOS technology, offering high levels of integration, low power consumption, small footprint and low cost. The ICs are available for sampling.

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ASIC Benefits

  • Reduced BOM
  • Increased performance
  • Lower power consumption
  • Added functionality
  • Enhanced security
  • Smaller size and weight
  • Improved IP protection
  • Improved yields
  • Reduced test and assembly costs
  • Improved Reliability

EnSilica – Simplifying Your Path to ASIC Deployment

EnSilica’s engineers live and breathe ASIC development every day and apply their in-depth knowledge to ensure that every project meets its requirements and is delivered on-time, on budget and right first-time.  Our wealth of experience combined with our Custom ASIC and full-flow ASIC Design Services enable OEMs and IC design teams to overcome the challenges in complex ASIC design, including:

  • Increasing design complexity and timescale pressure
  • Advances in silicon process capability
  • Performance, cost, and power optimisation
  • Verification complexity and coverage
  • IP selection and integration
  • New EDA tools and methodologies

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If you are looking for a satellite or 5G ASIC development and supply partner with the right expertise and experience to bring your next product to market quickly and efficiently then please get in touch for an initial discussion or to request an ASIC Design Consultation.

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