NXP to Demonstrate Programmable Multimode LTE Modem

(Product News, 4 Feb 2008)

NXP Semiconductors will demonstrate the an LTE/HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM multimode baseband platform, which forms the basis of a next-generation Software Defined Radio (SDR) system solution at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Powered by NXP's new digital signal processing (DSP) core Embedded Vector Processor (EVP), the solution is capable of achieving data transfer rates of 150Mb downlink and 50Mb uplink and supports multi-mode capability to cope with evolving mobile standards, particularly challenging for the next generation of mobile terminal manufacturers.

Though the specifications for LTE are being finalized, NXP is able to implement preliminary specifications today and update the multi-mode baseband as the standard evolves. Critical to this approach is the implementation of the highly-parallel EVP to provide the computational resources for demanding MIMO and OFDM modem functionality—enabling OEMs to develop their next-generation products quickly with on-the-fly changes to the core behavior of the modem during the critical ramp-up phase of the technology, enabling faster time to market and better performance.

NXP has selected the first implementation of a multi-mode baseband processor to address the LTE market as it represents the exciting future of next-generation broadband mobility for consumers. LTE customers will benefit from an enhanced user experience as next-generation devices deliver ultra-fast Internet browsing, streaming video services, multi-player gaming and even full length HDTV films.

This technological breakthrough is targeting not only the handset market, but will also be optimized for next generation laptops, Internet tablets and a new breed of ultra-mobile PCs (UMPC).

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