SQN1110 mobile station: low power, low cost

IEEE 802.16e solution for broadband wireless access

SEQUANS Communications receives Mobile WiMAX certification for the SQN1110 SoC subscriber station 2.3 GHz reference designs. Read more.

Sequans' SQN1110 system-on-chip (SoC) is the industry's lowest power, lowest cost solution for manufacturers of WiMAX mobile stations. The SQN1110 is an advanced baseband chip compliant with the IEEE 802.16e-2005 standard. It implements in a single chip all MAC and PHY features required for wave 1 WiMAX certification, and is delivered with S3MAX, Sequans' comprehensive software package.

Highlights

  • Full MAC & PHY solution
  • Lowest power: 350 mW
  • Adapts to changing standards and system profiles
  • Small package: 12x12x1 VFBGA
  • Reduced BOM

Applications

The SQN1110 delivers wireless broadband connectivity for mobile, portable, nomadic and fixed applications. Its high level of integration enables it to fit into the smallest of mobile devices, including handsets, smartphones, and PDAs. It is also suitable for fixed devices such as desktop modems and residential gateways, and portable devices such as PC cards, PCI Express MiniCards, USB dongles, and SDIO modules.

Key benefits

  • Sequans' SQN1110 SoC enables the delivery of wireless broadband services directly to the end-user on the move. Key to the SQN1110's powerful capability is the high-level integration of the PHY and MAC that ensures the highest performance and functionality, and provides a solid foundation for the development of cost-effective, low-power terminals. SQN1110 provides manufacturers with a full-fledged, self-contained WiMAX access solution.
  • SQN1110's optimal partitioning of hardware, firmware and software between PHY and MAC achieves industry leading low-level power consumption, in both operating and sleep modes, which is critically important for battery operated terminals.
  • SQN1110 includes a DSP co-processor, which ensures flexible adaptation to changes in the WiMAX system profiles.
  • SQN1110 implements total baseband processing in a single 12x12 mm2, 1.0 mm height device, therefore meeting the real estate requirements of small handheld devices.
  • An RF-independent solution, SQN1110 operates in multiple frequency bands using tightly-coupled partner RF solutions, allowing manufacturers to address worldwide opportunities with minimal development effort.