Synopsys, Inc. today announced that it has collaborated with Mindtree to deliver a complete Bluetooth Smart IP solution consisting of Synopsys' DesignWare® Bluetooth® Smart PHY IP on TSMC's 55-nanometer (nm) and 180-nm processes and Mindtree's BlueLitE link layer and software stack IP. The interoperable Bluetooth Smart IP solution addresses the growing requirements for wireless connectivity in ultra-low-power system-on-chips (SoCs) for the Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Synopsys' PHY IP operates below one volt supply to extend battery life and is compliant with the Bluetooth Smart v4.2 specification. The PHY IP offers an integrated antenna matching network to ensure proper signal transmission between antenna and source, reducing external component cost. Mindtree's BlueLitE link layer and software stack IP are highly configurable, extremely compact and have unique power save mechanisms built in. This enables designers to easily incorporate the IP in a variety of applications and meet the key requirements of cost and power. Synopsys' PHY IP and Mindtree's link layer and software stack IP solutions have gone through rigorous characterization testing to ensure high quality and accurate IP functionality.
"Designers prefer complete solutions that minimize product risk and integration effort. Mindtree is pleased to collaborate with Synopsys, a leading IP provider, to address this specific need in the Bluetooth Smart technology space," said Jayanth Krishna, general manager, short range wireless at Mindtree. "The mature IP solutions used by mutual users enable them to meet their aggressive design schedules."
"It is one of the key missions of the Bluetooth SIG to support and grow the business of our members. True to this mission, Mindtree and Synopsys are using Bluetooth to provide the technical innovations necessary to make next-level IoT products possible," said Marriot Winquist, vice president of member development and services at Bluetooth SIG. "When members collaborate like this, creativity is sparked, challenges are met, and – together – we are able to champion Bluetooth as the leader in wireless technology."
"Bluetooth Smart technology is a key enabler for the Internet of Things, providing fast wireless connectivity between devices, with low power consumption," said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for IP and prototyping at Synopsys. "Our collaboration with Mindtree allows designers to leverage silicon-proven Bluetooth IP solutions that are qualified by the Bluetooth SIG and meet the latest power-efficient Bluetooth specification, enabling integration of high-quality IP into SoCs with less risk, while meeting power and cost requirements."
Availability
The DesignWare Bluetooth Smart PHY IP on TSMC's 55-nm and 180-nm process technologies is available now. The Mindtree BlueLitE link layer and software stack IP are available now.
About DesignWare IP
Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven IP solutions for SoC designs. The broad DesignWare IP portfolio includes logic libraries, embedded memories, embedded test, analog IP, wired and wireless interface IP, security IP, embedded processors and subsystems. To accelerate prototyping, software development and integration of IP into SoCs, Synopsys' IP Accelerated initiative offers IP prototyping kits, IP software development kits and IP subsystems. Synopsys' extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP development methodology enables designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market.
