Swift™ Wideband Signal Processing™ Solutions Powering SDR
High-speed Swift™ data converters and Wideband Signal Processing™ solutions are essential for the next generation of software-defined radios (SDR). These solutions provide the low-power, high-performance data acquisition needed to support Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and MIMO architectures. By enabling multi-frequency transmission and dynamic zero-IF reception, they reduce size, weight, and power consumption for advanced SDR applications.
Satellite Communications
Omni Design’s data acquisition and signal-processing solutions tackle the challenge of efficiently digitizing analog RF signals, essential for high-throughput data links in SatCom systems. Solutions include multi-channel 2-8GSPS low-power data acquisition and signal-processing solutions, combined with specialized cores from our OmniTRUST™ product line to monitor and mitigate radiation effects, ensuring high reliability for satellite internet communication. With exceptional spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR), these solutions maintain signal fidelity, supporting next-generation low-power, high-speed, and low-latency satellite communications
Wi-Fi 6/6E/7
320 MHz channels
Wi-Fi 7 doubles the channel bandwidth compared to Wi-Fi 6, reaching 320 MHz in the 6 GHz band. This translates to more data flowing through the airwaves, demanding faster data converters to keep up.
4096-QAM Modulation
Wi-Fi 7 crams more data into each symbol using 4096-QAM modulation, a significant leap from the 1024-QAM of Wi-Fi 6. Data converters need to accurately distinguish these densely packed symbols to avoid errors.
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
Wi-Fi 7 can intelligently juggle data across multiple bands and channels simultaneously. Data converters play a critical role in seamlessly stitching these signals together for a smooth, high-speed experience.
Wireless Backhaul & Point-to-point
Wireless backhaul and point-to-point communications utilizing multi-channel multi-gigahertz low-power Swift™ data acquisition solutions to deliver 10Gbps or more in modems. Omni Design delivers Swift™ data converters to meet the demands of fronthaul and backhaul networks, supporting both outdoor millimeter wave units and ethernet transport implementations for 5G and 6G cellular networks.
Omni Provides High-speed Communications Data Converter Products with Support for Both Tx and Rx Paths
SWIFT™ Data Converters for Communication Applications:
High-Speed Data Transmission and Reception: SWIFT™ data converters, with sampling rates reaching tens of GS/s, directly enable the high data rates required for modern communication standards (e.g., 5G NR, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7). This high sampling rate supports wider signal bandwidths, leading to increased data throughput.
Wideband Signal Processing™: The broad bandwidth supported by these converters allows for the processing of complex modulation schemes (e.g., OFDM, QAM with high orders) used in advanced communication systems to maximize spectral efficiency.
Direct RF Sampling Architectures: High-performance SWIFT™ Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) with sufficient sampling rates (multi-GSPS) facilitate direct RF sampling. This simplifies receiver architectures by eliminating the need for multiple down-conversion stages, reducing component count, power consumption, and overall system complexity.
High Linearity and Low Noise Figure: Excellent Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) and low Noise Figure (NF) are crucial for communication receivers to accurately detect weak signals in the presence of interference. SWIFT™ converters are designed to achieve high linearity and low noise, improving receiver sensitivity and overall link budget.
IQ Data Conversion for Complex Modulation: The availability of In-phase/Quadrature (IQ) ADCs and Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) within the SWIFT™ family directly supports the efficient generation and digitization of complex modulated signals used in modern digital communication systems. This simplifies baseband processing.
Integrated Analog Front-End (AFE) Functionality: The potential integration of SWIFT™ converters with other AFE components like Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), mixers, and filters on the same die reduces board-level complexity, minimizes signal path losses, and improves overall system performance in communication transceivers.
Low Power Consumption for Mobile and Infrastructure: The ultra-low power design of the SWIFT™ family is critical for battery-operated mobile communication devices and for minimizing energy consumption in dense infrastructure deployments like cellular base stations and portable radios.
Support for High-Speed Optical Communication: The high bandwidth capabilities of SWIFT™ DACs are essential for driving optical modulators in high-speed fiber optic communication systems (e.g., 800Gb, 1.6Tb and beyond) used in data centers and telecommunications backbones.
Omni Design has data converter products to support both direct conversion and zero-IF baseband conversion solutions with high performance Swift™ data converter IQ pairs for both transmit and receive paths. Omni Design also has the foundation IP to ensure these designs integrate well into large systems with all the requisite biasing and supply conditioning to minimize crosstalk and noise in complex systems.
OmniTRUST™ PVT Monitoring Solutions for Communication Applications:
Adaptive Biasing for Performance Optimization: Real-time monitoring of process variations, voltage fluctuations, and temperature gradients allows communication SoCs to dynamically adjust transistor biasing. This ensures optimal performance (e.g., maximum achievable data rate, lowest error vector magnitude (EVM)) across varying operating conditions and silicon instances.
Power Efficiency Management: Accurate temperature and voltage sensing enables sophisticated Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) in communication processors and transceivers. This minimizes power consumption, extending battery life in mobile devices and reducing energy costs in infrastructure equipment.
Enhanced Reliability and Longevity: Continuous PVT monitoring helps detect and mitigate potential reliability issues caused by thermal stress, voltage overshoots, or process-related weaknesses. This is crucial for ensuring the long-term stable operation of communication systems, especially in harsh environments.
Early Detection of Hardware Anomalies: Deviations in PVT parameters can indicate potential hardware malfunctions or impending failures. Early detection allows for proactive measures, preventing service disruptions in critical communication infrastructure.
Process Variation Compensation: Information from PVT sensors can be used during manufacturing and calibration to compensate for inherent process variations across different silicon dies, ensuring consistent performance and yield in communication ICs.
Thermal Management Optimization: Accurate temperature monitoring enables intelligent control of cooling systems in communication infrastructure (e.g., base stations), optimizing cooling efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
Glitch Detection for Signal Integrity: High-speed glitch detection capabilities can identify transient voltage drops or spikes that could impact the integrity of high-speed communication signals within the SoC.
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Product Flyer - Communications
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Whitepaper - Wireless Communications
High bit rates and multi-frequency bands drive demand for high-speed data converters in SatCom, 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi. Omni Design’s low-power Swift™ converters support 16-32GSPS with extended dynamic range for RF conversion. Integrated broadband LNAs optimize noise figures and gain. We provide comprehensive front-end solutions for communication systems.
