BLE SoC Architecture and System Design • Advanced RF transceiver architecture for low cost, low power and high performance • Optimized digital baseband algorithms for enhanced data throughput • System and modules specifications definition BLE Modules IP • Initial version of modules IP design in terms of circuit schematic, source code, netlist and simulation • Initial version modules including RF transceiver, digital baseband, control and interface logic, analog and digital peripherals etc • Refined modules IP design in terms of circuit schematic, source code, netlist and simulation • Refined modules including RF transceiver, digital baseband, control and interface logic, analog and digital peripherals etc • Protocol stack design including C codes and RTL codes BLE SoC • Initial version of BLE 4.2 SoC engineering samples • Refined version of BLE 4.2 SoC engineering samples Reference Design • Reference design for BLE 4.2 SoC to function and test in a platform
Ms Ho Ming, Karen WAN
Mr Jui Kuang, Ray HO
Mr Tin Ho, Andy WU
Mr Hok Mo, Bryce YAU
Mr Yat Tung LAI
Mr Guangjie, Jacky CAI
Mr Yuk Fai, Kamny TANG
Dr Gang, Dennis QIAN
Mr Huimin, Henry GUO
Mr Chun Fai, Jeff WONG
Ms Kwai Chi, Gigi CHAN
Mr Tai Yin, Daniel WONG
Mr Kam Chuen WAN
Mr Tat Fu CHAN
Mr Ka Hung KWOK
Mr Zhongliang, Edward ZHOU
Mr Chi Hang, Henry CHIU
Mr Kam Hung, Eric CHAN
Mr Kin Cheung AU
Dr Shaohua ZHAO
Mr Chun Kit, Johnny CHAN
Ms Ms Pui Yee, Zoe MAK
Ms Fung Cheung, Sidar LAI
Mr Wing Tak, Edward WONG
Mr Wai Po WONG
Dr Wang Chi, Charles CHENG
Dr Shuzuo LOU
Mr Lefeng, Victor SHEN
Mr Xiaoming, Michael CHEN
Dr Dan, Rachel WANG
Mr To Shing WONG
Mr Jinghong, Perry ZHU
Dr Shiyuan ZHENG
Ms Yan WAN
Mr Zhiwei WU
Dr Yu Wing, Thomas CHOI
Mr Wuxue, Rewkie NI
Dr Li, Ann LI
Dr Yu, Lori LIU
Dr Jin YANG
Dr Zuqiang TANG
Dr Yunlong LI
Mr Hengda GUO
Nanjing Qinhenglianxin Electronics Technology Co. Ltd.
Shanghai High Definition Digital Technology Industrial Co. Ltd.
Southeast University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is one of the key enabling technologies for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. According to MarketsandMarkets, unit shipment for BLE devices is expected to cross 1.2 billion units by 2020. BLE 4.2 released in December 2014 is a significant upgrade. The key enablers for BLE 4.2 are low power, low cost, enhanced data throughput and improved accessibility and security. In this full project, a BLE 4.2 SoC will be developed. Critical and innovative technologies will be developed in RF transceiver, digital baseband, protocol stack and other IPs to meet the target performance. Advanced RF transceiver architecture such as direct modulation transmitter and divided I/Q in RF path in receiver and optimized digital baseband algorithms will be designed to achieve optimal power, cost and performance. All new features, for instance, IPv6 and low energy (LE) secure connections in protocol stack will be developed to improve accessibility and security. Two tapeouts have been planned to produce silicon proven BLE 4.2 SoC with reference design and demonstration. The project delivers full set of IP portfolio and offers a complete IC solution with protocol stack integration supporting the latest BLE 4.2 standard. This project advances the wireless technology capabilities of Hong Kong and Mainland China region and creates a competitive edge for local IC design houses, wireless connectivity solution vendors, OEM and ODM manufacturers.