NXP Semiconductors, the independent semiconductor company, announced it will
demonstrate the world’s first LTE, HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM multi-mode
baseband platform which forms the basis of a next-generation Software Defined
Radio system solution. Powered by NXP’s Embedded Vector Processor, a powerful
new Digital Signal Processing core, the solution is capable of achieving data
transfer rates of 150 Mbits downlink and 50 Mbits uplink and supports
multi-mode capability to cope with evolving mobile standards, particularly
challenging for the next generation of mobile terminal manufacturers.

The differentiating value of the EVP-based modem architecture is the ability
to support multi-standard baseband processing with negligible area and power
penalties a significant breakthrough from previous generations of baseband
architectures.

Though the specifications for LTE are being finalized, NXP is able to
implement preliminary specifications today and update the multi-mode baseband
as the standard evolves. Critical to this approach is the implementation of the
highly-parallel EVP to provide the computational resources for demanding MIMO
and OFDM modem functionality. This software programmable platform will enable
OEMs to develop their next-generation products quickly with on-the-fly changes
to the core behavior of the modem during the critical ramp-up phase of the
technology, enabling faster time to market and better performance.

NXP has selected the first implementation of a multi-mode baseband processor
to address the LTE market as it represents the exciting future of
next-generation broadband mobility for consumers.

LTE customers will benefit from an
enhanced user experience as next-generation devices deliver ultra-fast Internet
browsing, streaming video services, multi-player gaming and even full length
HDTV films. This technological breakthrough is targeting not only the handset
market, but will also be optimized for next generation laptops, Internet
tablets and a new breed of ultra-mobile PCs.