$5.4m for next generation FD-SOI beamforming transceiver
Sivers Semiconductors in Sweden has been awarded a major chip development project to develop a next generation highly-integrated millimetre wave beamforming transceiver
The $5.4m programme for a leading Tier-1 telecom infrastructure vendor will run until the end of 2026 and will use the 22nm 22FDX FD-SOI process at GlobalFoundries.
The Sivers RF-SOI-based SUMMIT beamformer product family leads the industry in key performance metrics of output power, efficiency and noise figure, resulting in longer range, more reliable links, lower cost of ownership, and a more sustainable footprint.
The TRB transceiver uses synthesisers with ultra-low phase noise, high-performance mixers with superior image rejection, and a high level of integration, resulting in lower bill of materials and time to market.
The next-generation transceiver combines elements of both product families and builds on a previous award from the same customer using the SUMMIT and TRB products and establishes a long-term roadmap with the customer. The award also features a sizable upfront cash payment of up to $2.3m, which ensures sufficient working capital to execute this development agreement, as well as supply the SUMMIT and TRB products for the first-generation product.
The company is in the process of spinning out its photonics business to raise cash.
“This award builds a stronger, deeper connection with a strategic customer in this millimeter-wave market segment. Winning this competitive bid is another testament to our differentiated beamforming technology and we value this trusted partnership as another step towards sustainable success in our journey,” said Vickram Vathulya, CEO of Sivers Semiconductors.
“This design win is extremely important as it secures the millimeter-wave telecom revenue and product roadmap for Sivers,” added Harish Krishnaswamy, Managing Director, Wireless Division at Sivers Semiconductors. “I am very proud of our team, as we now have several competitive design wins over the past few months, totaling nearly $18.5m in revenue.”
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