Programmable dual transceiver aims to disrupt the RF market
The FPRF contains dual transceivers that cover the frequency range 0.1 to 3800 MHz. Fully programmable, the low power chips cover all the cellular bands used in 2G, 3G and 4G networks, as well as many commercial and military bands. Parameters such as gain and filter bandwidth are also fully in-system programmable.
Support comes in the form of a Universal Wireless Communications Toolkit (UWCT) that will soon be supplemented by a number of low cost development boards. UWCT includes hardware, software and direct access to expert applications engineers.
Dual transceivers on the LMS7002M enable the implementation of MIMO systems with a digital bandwidth up to 60 MHz in each channel. The chip includes user programmable DSP that can equalize the gain and phase of a MIMO system, or enhance the analog filtering to provide a lower power consumption. Based a 65 nm CMOS process, the IC consumes only 550 mW in single-in single-out (SISO) mode or 800 mW when configured for MIMO operation. It requires few external components and operates on a single 1.8 V supply rail.
“We are delighted to be shipping LMS7002M devices”, said Ebrahim Bushehri, Lime CEO. “We have enormous interest from applications spanning small cells, software defined radio, industrial networking, medical, test equipment and high end M2M such as asset tracking. We believe that our pricing strategy will stimulate a range of new applications in variety of markets including commercial and military customers.
The LMS7002M is priced at $110 in sample quantities, and $63 for quantities of 5,000 units. Further, the company is significantly reducing the price of the first generation part, LMS6002D, with samples starting at $35, and $15 for quantities of 5,000 units.
LMS7002M devices and the UWCT are in stock at Lime distributors such as Digi-Key and Richardson RFPD. Customers can download the free design software, a range of development boards, projects directly from Lime website and an open-source initiative called MyriadRF.
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