Ceva-PentaG2 5G platform IP powers Sharp's
ASUKA software-defined SoC for next-generation IoT user
equipment
BARCELONA,
Spain, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/
-- MWC25 - Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading
licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices
to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently,
today announced that Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation
(SSIC), a subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, has developed "ASUKA", a
System-on-Chip (SoC) for Beyond 5G (6G) IoT terminals, based on
scalable 5G modem platform IP, the Ceva-PentaG2. Sharp will
showcase a demo board "ASUKA Board" based on the ASUKA SoC at the
Japan Pavillion at MWC25, March 3-6,
in Hall 6, Stand E54.
The ASUKA SoC was developed to fill a gap in the
market for specialized 5G IoT communication chips. To democratize
cellular IoT, the ASUKA SoC offers a customizable alternative to
traditional "black box" 5G SoCs. Leveraging a powerful
software-defined radio (SDR) architecture enabled by the
Ceva-PentaG platform, this innovative chip ensures future-proof
flexibility, allowing for customized communication functions and
seamless support for emerging 6G standards.
"Our goal with the ASUKA SoC is to make 5G and
beyond cellular IoT communications more accessible and widespread,"
said Toyofumi Horikawa, Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation.
"By partnering with Ceva and leveraging their renowned expertise in
cellular processing, we have realized a cutting-edge SoC that is
customizable to address any cellular IoT terminal application or
standard, today and in the future."
"We are proud to collaborate with Sharp on their
innovative 'Beyond 5G' IoT terminal project", said Michael Boukaya,
Chief Operation Officer of Ceva. "Our Ceva-PentaG2 provides
customers like Sharp with the industry's most advanced 5G platform
IP, reducing risk and time-to-market for the development of
cutting-edge cellular modems that support the most advanced
applications with industry-leading efficiency and performance."
ASUKA is a software-defined SoC, for IoT user
equipment (UE) to promote the spread of IoT UE in the Beyond 5G
(6G) era. It features a scalable architecture that allows for
functional modifications, enabling it to keep pace with the
continuous evolution of communication standards. It includes
various expansion interfaces such as PCIe (Gen4), JESD204B, and USB
3.0, allowing users to customize functions via PC connections. For
developers, the ASUKA board provides a customizable development
environment that enables coordination between base stations and
terminals. Users can customize the UE alongside base stations,
allowing for simultaneous customization of both. This facilitates
the construction of IoT solutions, implementation of new features,
and verification in an SDR development environment.
The Ceva-PentaG2 IP platform is a comprehensive
solution for implementing 5G modems, specifically designed for
lower-throughput applications such as RedCap, and other optimized
cellular IoT applications. It is highly efficient, requiring
minimal power consumption, making it suitable for IoT and other
battery-powered devices. The platform integrates advanced DSPs and
accelerators to enable optimal signal chain processing and includes
a complete 5G PHY software implementation. With its scalable and
flexible architecture, the Ceva-PentaG2 IP platform supports a wide
range of applications, from high-performance mobile broadband to
low-power IoT devices. For more information, visit
https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-pentag2/
About Ceva, Inc.
At Ceva, we are
passionate about bringing new levels of innovation to the smart
edge. Our wireless communications, sensing and Edge AI technologies
are at the heart of some of today's most advanced smart edge
products. From Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB and 5G platform IP for
ubiquitous, robust communications, to scalable Edge AI NPU IPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded
application software that make devices smarter, we have the
broadest portfolio of IP to connect, sense and infer data more
reliably and efficiently. We deliver differentiated solutions that
combine outstanding performance at ultra-low power within a very
small silicon footprint. Our goal is simple – to deliver the
silicon and software IP to enable a smarter, safer, and more
interconnected world. This philosophy is in practice today, with
Ceva powering more than 19 billion of the world's most innovative
smart edge products from AI-infused smartwatches, IoT devices and
wearables to autonomous vehicles and 5G mobile networks.
Our headquarters are in Rockville, Maryland with a global customer
base supported by operations worldwide. Our employees are among the
leading experts in their areas of specialty, consistently solving
the most complex design challenges, enabling our customers to bring
innovative smart edge products to market.
Ceva: Powering the Smart Edge™
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