Second-generation Yunbao series modem IP by VeriSilicon and Innobase supports both 5G RedCap and 4G LTE networks
In a significant stride towards advancing 5G technology, VeriSilicon and Innobase have introduced the Yunbao 2 modem IP, a dual-mode solution that supports both 5G RedCap and 4G LTE networks. This innovative development is set to revolutionise wireless communication devices, particularly in the IoT, wearable, and mass-market smartphone sectors.
The Yunbao 2 modem IP offers a compact and integrated design, making it an ideal IP core for integration into System-on-Chips (SoCs). This design not only saves chip area but also reduces overall system cost, making it a cost-effective solution for manufacturers.
One of the key features of the Yunbao 2 modem IP is its power efficiency. With optimisation for low power consumption, it caters to the needs of battery-operated and always-on devices, extending their operational time significantly.
The Yunbao 2 modem IP also boasts a scalable and flexible architecture. This configuration supports different deployment scenarios and standards evolution, providing OEMs with the adaptability needed to cater to various market needs and timelines.
The collaboration between VeriSilicon and Innobase aims to deliver advanced 5G multi-mode modem IP solutions to customers. VeriSilicon remains committed to driving innovation in low-power, high-performance wireless communication technologies and providing comprehensive wireless communication solutions for IoT applications.
The Yunbao 2 modem IP supports key 5G capabilities such as Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC), 5G LAN, and network slicing. It also complies with the 3GPP 5G Rel-17 standard and has completed production validation.
Chips developed using the Yunbao 2 modem IP can be paired with Innobase's production-validated high-performance dual-mode RF chips. Innobase plans to develop the Yunbao X series featuring ultra-low-cost and ultra-low-power designs to address the needs of consumer electronics and IoT applications.
The RedCap market is rapidly evolving, providing opportunities for the development and delivery of more advanced 5G multi-mode modem IP solutions. The results of the tests thoroughly validated the overall capabilities of the Yunbao series and its interoperability with multiple network equipment vendors.
The Yunbao series has completed 5G RedCap terminal equipment and field performance testing with partners like Nokia Shanghai Bell and ZTE. VeriSilicon aims to continue working closely with industry partners to build a global cellular communication ecosystem and contribute to an intelligent, connected future.
Lu Wenbo, senior vice president of Innobase, stated that RedCap, a new 5G variant, is ideal for wearable devices, industrial IoT, and mass-market smartphones due to its low cost, low latency, private network, and efficient spectrum utilisation.
With the Yunbao 2 modem IP, VeriSilicon and Innobase offer a cost-effective connectivity solution that reduces both design complexity and operational costs by focusing on 5G RedCap for moderate data rates plus legacy 4G connectivity. This solution is set to widen the market applicability of smart devices, enabling faster time-to-market, enhancing battery life, and future-proofing devices as networks evolve from 4G to 5G. Furthermore, the compact IP allows SoC designers to add cellular connectivity without significant area or power penalties.
The Yunbao 2 modem IP, capable of supporting both 5G RedCap and 4G LTE networks, features integration into System-on-Chips (SoCs) for a cost-effective solution, and offers power efficiency ideal for battery-operated and always-on devices. Furthermore, it boasts a scalable and flexible architecture suitable for different deployment scenarios and standards evolution, catering to various market needs and timelines. This technology, through the collaboration between VeriSilicon and Innobase, utilizes artificial-intelligence to enhance wireless communication devices, particularly in the IoT, wearable, and mass-market smartphone sectors.
