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RF & Communications : ASIC Design and Supply Solutions

EnSilica has truly world-class design capabilities and extensive experience in high-speed digital interfaces, data converters, and multi-GHz radio systems. Our expertise includes mmWave beamformers (analogue, hybrid, and digital) covering sub-3GHz FR1 bands through to Ku and Ka bands. We are reducing the cost and power consumption of next-generation satellite user terminals, high-performance satellite payloads, and base station equipment by designing custom ASICs tailored to specific applications.

Our proven track record in areas such complex beamforming for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite payloads is demonstrated through our long standing collaboration with AST Space Mobile.  We also have expertise in high-throughput microwave point-to-point links and 5G NTN modem chips as well as resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) chips.

Our expertise is beyond implementing custom silicon chips, we offer comprehensive system design and algorithm development, including hardware, antenna, and software reference designs for products developed around the custom ASICs we develop. Our team has a proven history of designing advanced node beamformers and modems with integrated converters and RF front ends.

Once your ASIC is built, we offer turnkey supply of the silicon to support your production ramp-up, ensuring a smooth transition from design to deployment.

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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-band & Ku-Band Beamforming ICs

Versatile multi-channel beamforming ICs for electronically steerable phased array antennas

The ENS92030 is a versatile multi-channel, Ka-Band beamforming transceiver and the ENS92051(Receive)  and ENS92052 (Transmit) are multi-channel Ku-band analogue beamforming ICs. 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 standard CMOS technology, offering high levels of integration, low power consumption, small footprint and low cost. The ICs are available to sample now and can be customised to meet your specific requirements.

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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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