Ceva and Sharp Collaborate on "Beyond 5G" IoT Terminals
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) and Sharp Semiconductor Innovation (SSIC) have announced their collaboration on the development of 'ASUKA', a groundbreaking System-on-Chip (SoC) for Beyond 5G (6G) IoT terminals. The ASUKA SoC, powered by Ceva's PentaG2 5G platform IP, aims to democratize cellular IoT by offering a customizable alternative to traditional 5G SoCs.
The innovative chip features a software-defined radio (SDR) architecture that ensures future-proof flexibility and supports emerging 6G standards. ASUKA includes various expansion interfaces like PCIe (Gen4), JESD204B, and USB 3.0, enabling function customization via PC connections. The SoC will be showcased at MWC25 in Barcelona.
The Ceva-PentaG2 IP platform is specifically designed for lower-throughput applications such as RedCap and optimized cellular IoT applications, featuring minimal power consumption for battery-powered devices. The platform includes advanced DSPs, accelerators, and complete 5G PHY software implementation.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) e Sharp Semiconductor Innovation (SSIC) hanno annunciato la loro collaborazione nello sviluppo di 'ASUKA', un innovativo System-on-Chip (SoC) per terminali IoT oltre il 5G (6G). Il SoC ASUKA, alimentato dalla piattaforma IP PentaG2 5G di Ceva, mira a democratizzare l'IoT cellulare offrendo un'alternativa personalizzabile ai tradizionali SoC 5G.
Il chip innovativo presenta un'architettura radio definita dal software (SDR) che garantisce flessibilità a prova di futuro e supporta gli standard emergenti del 6G. ASUKA include vari interfacce di espansione come PCIe (Gen4), JESD204B e USB 3.0, consentendo la personalizzazione delle funzioni tramite connessioni PC. Il SoC sarà presentato al MWC25 di Barcellona.
La piattaforma IP Ceva-PentaG2 è specificamente progettata per applicazioni a bassa capacità di throughput come RedCap e applicazioni IoT cellulari ottimizzate, caratterizzandosi per un consumo energetico minimo per i dispositivi alimentati a batteria. La piattaforma include DSP avanzati, acceleratori e un'implementazione completa del software 5G PHY.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) y Sharp Semiconductor Innovation (SSIC) han anunciado su colaboración en el desarrollo de 'ASUKA', un innovador System-on-Chip (SoC) para terminales IoT más allá del 5G (6G). El SoC ASUKA, impulsado por la plataforma IP PentaG2 5G de Ceva, tiene como objetivo democratizar el IoT celular ofreciendo una alternativa personalizable a los SoCs 5G tradicionales.
El chip innovador presenta una arquitectura de radio definida por software (SDR) que garantiza flexibilidad a prueba de futuro y soporta los estándares emergentes del 6G. ASUKA incluye varias interfaces de expansión como PCIe (Gen4), JESD204B y USB 3.0, permitiendo la personalización de funciones a través de conexiones de PC. El SoC se presentará en el MWC25 en Barcelona.
La plataforma IP Ceva-PentaG2 está diseñada específicamente para aplicaciones de bajo rendimiento como RedCap y aplicaciones de IoT celular optimizadas, con un consumo de energía mínimo para dispositivos alimentados por batería. La plataforma incluye DSP avanzados, aceleradores y una implementación completa del software 5G PHY.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA)와 Sharp Semiconductor Innovation (SSIC)은 'ASUKA'라는 혁신적인 System-on-Chip (SoC)의 개발을 위한 협력을 발표했습니다. 이 ASUKA SoC는 Ceva의 PentaG2 5G 플랫폼 IP를 기반으로 하며, 전통적인 5G SoC에 대한 맞춤형 대안을 제공하여 셀룰러 IoT의 민주화를 목표로 하고 있습니다.
혁신적인 칩은 소프트웨어 정의 라디오 (SDR) 아키텍처를 특징으로 하여 미래 지향적인 유연성을 보장하고 새로운 6G 표준을 지원합니다. ASUKA는 PCIe (Gen4), JESD204B 및 USB 3.0과 같은 다양한 확장 인터페이스를 포함하여 PC 연결을 통한 기능 맞춤화를 가능하게 합니다. 이 SoC는 바르셀로나에서 열리는 MWC25에서 전시될 예정입니다.
Ceva-PentaG2 IP 플랫폼은 RedCap과 최적화된 셀룰러 IoT 애플리케이션과 같은 저속 전송 애플리케이션을 위해 특별히 설계되었으며, 배터리로 작동되는 장치의 최소 전력 소비를 특징으로 합니다. 이 플랫폼은 고급 DSP, 가속기 및 완전한 5G PHY 소프트웨어 구현을 포함합니다.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) et Sharp Semiconductor Innovation (SSIC) ont annoncé leur collaboration sur le développement d'ASUKA, un System-on-Chip (SoC) révolutionnaire pour terminaux IoT au-delà du 5G (6G). Le SoC ASUKA, alimenté par la plateforme IP PentaG2 5G de Ceva, vise à démocratiser l'IoT cellulaire en offrant une alternative personnalisable aux SoCs 5G traditionnels.
La puce innovante présente une architecture de radio définie par logiciel (SDR) qui garantit une flexibilité à l'épreuve du temps et prend en charge les normes émergentes du 6G. ASUKA comprend diverses interfaces d'extension telles que PCIe (Gen4), JESD204B et USB 3.0, permettant la personnalisation des fonctions via des connexions PC. Le SoC sera présenté au MWC25 à Barcelone.
La plateforme IP Ceva-PentaG2 est spécialement conçue pour des applications à faible débit telles que RedCap et des applications IoT cellulaires optimisées, avec une consommation d'énergie minimale pour les appareils alimentés par batterie. La plateforme comprend des DSP avancés, des accélérateurs et une mise en œuvre complète du logiciel 5G PHY.
Ceva (NASDAQ: CEVA) und Sharp Semiconductor Innovation (SSIC) haben ihre Zusammenarbeit bei der Entwicklung von 'ASUKA' angekündigt, einem bahnbrechenden System-on-Chip (SoC) für IoT-Terminals jenseits von 5G (6G). Der ASUKA SoC, der auf der PentaG2 5G-Plattform IP von Ceva basiert, zielt darauf ab, das zellulare IoT zu demokratisieren, indem er eine anpassbare Alternative zu herkömmlichen 5G SoCs bietet.
Der innovative Chip verfügt über eine softwaredefinierte Radioarchitektur (SDR), die zukunftssichere Flexibilität gewährleistet und die aufkommenden 6G-Standards unterstützt. ASUKA umfasst verschiedene Erweiterungsinterfaces wie PCIe (Gen4), JESD204B und USB 3.0, die eine Anpassung der Funktionen über PC-Verbindungen ermöglichen. Der SoC wird auf der MWC25 in Barcelona vorgestellt.
Die Ceva-PentaG2 IP-Plattform wurde speziell für Anwendungen mit niedrigerer Durchsatzrate wie RedCap und optimierte zellulare IoT-Anwendungen entwickelt und zeichnet sich durch einen minimalen Stromverbrauch für batteriebetriebene Geräte aus. Die Plattform umfasst fortschrittliche DSPs, Beschleuniger und eine vollständige Implementierung der 5G PHY-Software.
- Strategic partnership with major electronics manufacturer Sharp
- Technology enables customization and future-proofing for 6G standards
- Expansion into growing IoT market segment
- Advanced features support multiple connectivity standards
- Product still in development phase
- Faces competition in crowded 5G/6G market
- Success dependent on IoT market adoption
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Ceva's collaboration with Sharp on the ASUKA SoC represents a strategic positioning in the emerging Beyond 5G/6G IoT ecosystem. What stands out technically is the software-defined radio (SDR) architecture that forms the foundation of this chip. This approach directly addresses a important market challenge: the lack of customizable solutions in the cellular IoT space.
The technical advantages are substantial. Unlike traditional "black box" 5G SoCs that offer fixed functionality, ASUKA's customizable architecture enables future-proofing for emerging standards while allowing specialized application development. The expansion interfaces including PCIe Gen4, JESD204B, and USB 3.0 provide exceptional connectivity flexibility that IoT developers require.
What's particularly valuable is the development environment that allows simultaneous customization of both base stations and terminals - a comprehensive approach that simplifies system-wide implementation of new features. This positions Ceva's PentaG2 IP platform as an enabling technology for the next wave of cellular IoT innovation, particularly for RedCap and optimized IoT applications where power efficiency is critical.
The market alignment here is precise - as IoT connectivity needs diversify, the one-size-fits-all approach becomes increasingly inadequate. Ceva's technology enables the customization necessary for specialized use cases while maintaining standards compliance and future adaptability.
This partnership represents a strategic expansion of Ceva's licensing model within the growing cellular IoT semiconductor market. As an IP licensor, Ceva's business model thrives when its technology is adopted in high-potential growth areas, and the "Beyond 5G" IoT terminal market fits this profile perfectly.
The collaboration's significance extends beyond the immediate product announcement. By powering Sharp's ASUKA SoC, Ceva demonstrates the versatility of its PentaG2 platform and validates its technological approach through adoption by an established industry player. This creates a potential reference design effect that could accelerate additional licensing deals.
From a competitive standpoint, the customizable nature of this solution addresses a key market gap. Most cellular IoT solutions are either too rigid (fixed-function SoCs) or too complex (general-purpose SDR platforms). The ASUKA SoC strikes a balance that could drive adoption across multiple IoT verticals.
For Ceva shareholders, this represents potential growth in both licensing revenues and eventual royalty streams if the solution gains market traction. The company's focus on lower-throughput applications like RedCap and optimized cellular IoT positions it in market segments with massive unit potential rather than just premium applications.
Sharp's decision to showcase this technology at MWC25 indicates both companies see this as a significant advancement worth highlighting at the industry's premier event, suggesting confidence in its market potential.
Ceva-PentaG2 5G platform IP powers Sharp's ASUKA software-defined SoC for next-generation IoT user equipment
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.
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